Great Minnesota Pet Together

September 13, 2011

Thinking about getting a pet but still haven't found your perfect match?  Consider bringing the family to the Great Minnesota Pet Together at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 1st.  Hundreds of puppies, dogs, cats and kittens will be onsite for this one-day super pet adoption. Adoptable pets from more than 25 animal welfare and rescue organizations from around the state will be ready to leash up and head home including 100 adorable, ready to go home furry friends from Animal Humane Society.  There is no charge for admission to the event.

Date:     Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time:    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:  Minnesota State Fairgrounds International Bazaar
Cost:     Free

Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating group and not by event sponsors. All dogs and cats will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations.  For health and safety reasons, please leave your current pets at home.

This pet adoption extravaganza is sponsored by PetSmart Charities® and MnPAW (Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare). MnPAW is a coalition of animal welfare organizations throughout Minnesota who are committed to working together to aid animals.  Click here for more information or call 763-489-2250.

MnPAW members include: Animal Allies Humane Society, Animal Humane Society, A Rotta Love Plus, Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control, Minnesota Spay/Neuter Project, The Pet Project, Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota, RAGOM - Retrieve A Golden of Minnesota, Tri-County Humane Society and The Humane Society of Kandiyohi & Meeker Counties.

 

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