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People across the country will celebrate National Puppy Day this Saturday (March 23). In the Tri-Valley, several local shelters are commemorating the occasion with adoption, fostering and workshop events in hopes of matching young canines with their forever families.
East Bay SPCA is encouraging community members who are looking to add a new tail-wagging family member into their lives to consider adoption. Adoption fees include spay/neuter operations, vaccinations, microchip and registration. Discounted training classes are available for those interested.
East Bay SPCA’s Tri-Valley adoption center is located in Dublin at 4651 Gleason Drive.
For folks who want to help out but are not ready to add a permanent furry friend to their home, fostering can be an option, East Bay SPCA reps said.
“Fostering is a great way to temporarily care for puppies who are too young to enter our adoption program. East Bay SPCA needs more foster families who can help care for puppies in a warm, loving home,” representatives said in a statement.
“The organization provides all supplies and medical care, as well as training and any other needed support to foster families,” they added.
In Dublin, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is also hoping to connect puppies with new, loving families. Dog adoptions will take place at the Dublin PetSmart West located at 6990 Amador Plaza Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Next Tuesday (March 26) at 5 p.m., the Valley Humane Society will host a workshop to introduce interested families and individuals to the fostering process.
During “Foster an Animal,” VHS staff will guide participants on basic animal care and typical expectations, according to organizers.
The event will be hosted at the VHS Community Room at 3670 Nevada St. in Pleasanton.
