Looking for a Pet? 'Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo'

Looking for a four-legged best friend? The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) and Detroit Zoological Society invite you to Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from more than 30 animal welfare organizations will be available for adoption. The event takes place at the Detroit Zoo and is presented by Purina ONE and sponsored by PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and Henry Ford Health System.

“Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo brings together dozens of groups who are working hard for animals in need, maximizing the opportunities for hundreds of dogs and cats to find loving homes,” said Michael Robbins, MHS Vice President of Marketing andCommunications. “If you’re looking for a best friend, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo is the place to be!”

Friday will also feature special “Yappy Hour” festivities from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Event guests will have a chance to win great giveaway items, and adopters will receive a free family photo taken on-site with their new best friends. 

There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event, which takes place under large tents in the front parking lot. However, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo. The Detroit Zoo is located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak.

Because puppies are often in high demand, “puppy passes” will be given on Saturday morning to the first 25 adoption event guests who are looking specifically to adopt a puppy. Those with puppy passes will be allowed to enter the adoption tents at 9:45 a.m.Doing so will prevent a “puppy rush” and ensure that all adopters – and the adoptable animals – will have a wonderful experience.

Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating group and not by event hosts or sponsors. Animals will be adopted only to qualified homes. Adopters must present a driver’s license or state ID card. All dogs and cats will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations. For health and safety reasons, please leave current pets at home.

During the spring 2013 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, 537 animals found loving homes. Since 1993, the event has helped more than 19,000 pets become someone’s best friend.

For more information, visit www.michiganhumane.org or call 248-283-1000, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.