The announcement is made just days before the biggest pet adoption event of the year in the state, with a significant gathering scheduled for this weekend at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Do you need a new furry friend?
On Wednesday, Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services reported experiencing a notable rise in adoptions this year compared to the previous year.
This announcement arrives just days before the state’s largest collective pet adoption event of the year, involving various shelters with one happening in Jacksonville.
Officials said from January to May of this year, there was a 17% increase in cat adoptions when compared to 2024. Additionally, there’s been a 36% increase in dog adoptions this year compared to last.
“We are so proud of this increase in adoptions, and it reflects the hard work of our entire team and our community,” ACPS wrote on Facebook.
Florida’s largest adoption event this weekend
Hundreds of dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the Florida Mega Pet Adoption event at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds this weekend. All adoption fees are waived with vaccinations included.
Organizers said the goal of the event is to send 2,000 pets to their fur-ever home.
The event will feature animals from nearly 12 organizations, including ACPS and the Jacksonville Humane Society.
Last year, eleven shelters came together for the event, bringing hundreds of animals from across Florida. Organizers said 469 animals were adopted during the event, and no cats were left behind.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, located at 510 Fairgrounds Pl.
For more information on the event, visit here.
