My friend Gavin Nichols aka the no kill guy, sent me a list of scheduled adoption events hosted by Animal Care Services (ACS). The purpose behind the adoption events is to give a dog or cat a loving home rather than the sad alternative. There's a lot of discussion about whether or not San Antonio can become a "no kill" city even though ACS and many of the area animal welfare agencies have done a bang-up job trying. I'm not getting into that here. But, I do want to let you know about the following events because I think they help make a difference:
Saturday, August 25
WoofGang Bakery at the end of the mall in the courtyard
10003 NW Military Hwy
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Sunday, August 26
PetCo SE Military Drive
12 noon-5:00 pm
Saturday, September 1
Pawriffic Cuts Pet Grooming Grand Opening
722 No. General McMullen, Ste. 109
All day
Saturday, September 1
Wonderland of the Americas Mall
Outside in parking lot, next to Target @ Marketplace
410 & Fredericksburg Road
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Friday, September 14
Back to Drool Pawjama Party
ACS will be open until midnight with ½ price adoptions ($25 for dogs and $7 for cats) for anyone who comes in wearing pajamas!! They'll have all kinds of slumber party snacks available, and some other fun things are in the works. Bring your foster pets by for an extra chance to be seen!
And, my favorite
Saturday, September 8
Paws and Pints at Freetail Brewing Company
4035 NE Loop 1604
11:00 am-4:00pm
Pet adoptions, pet supply vendors and Beer!
See poster for more information
San Antonio activist and nonprofit veteran Laura Carter believes in enabling the community to work from the heart, not just the wallet. During her time at the San Antonio Area Foundation, Laura implemented new technology, managing website design and social media and content for all published materials. She is currently Communications Director at Providence Catholic School helping young women become Leaders, Learners, Women of Faith and Justice.