Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 20 local animal welfare organizations, will host the annual spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo May 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption event.
The weekend event will be held outdoors under tents in the Detroit Zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower. There is no charge for admission or parking for adoption event guests; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo. The event will include special appearances by Detroit Zoo mascots Junior Z and the Zooper Heroes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Because puppies are often in high demand, “puppy passes” will be given each 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., with the remaining guests allowed to enter at 10 a.m.
Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating animal welfare group. Adopters must present a valid driver’s license or state ID card. All animals will have received a medical check-up 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.
Last year, the spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo event found homes for nearly 400 animals. Since the event’s inception in 1992, more than 17,000 dogs, cats and rabbits have been placed into new homes at the spring and fall events.
For more information or to donate to the welfare of homeless animals, call the Michigan Humane Society at 1-866-MHUMANE (648-6263) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.michiganhumane.org.
Friendly Reminders:
• Adoption fees and policies vary by adoption group
• Please leave current companion animals at home
There is no charge for admission or parking for adoption event guests; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo.