Adopt Puppies, Kittens Friday At Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK, MI — Hundreds of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats will be available for adoption starting Friday at the Detroit Zoo. The zoo, in collaboration with the Michigan Humane Society and more than 40 local animal welfare organizations, will host its “Meet Your Best Friend” event from 1 - 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Animals are available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption events. The event, which is sponsored by Purina, will be held outdoors under tents in the zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower. There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event. Regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the zoo.

Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating group. Adopters must present a valid driver’s license or state ID card. All animals will have received a medical checkup and age-appropriate vaccinations.

A get-acquainted area will be available to provide guests an opportunity to spend time with an animal before adopting. For health and safety reasons, all current companion animals should be left at home.

Since the inception of Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo in 1993, more than 23,000 dogs, cats and rabbits have been placed into new homes at the spring and fall events. Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo is also supported by PetSmart and Subaru.

Photo courtesy of the Detroit Zoo