California Adopt-a-Pet Day 2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide celebration that opens shelter doors and invites the community to meet the pets ready for their next chapter. Valley Humane Society is proud to take part alongside shelters across California, working together to help dogs and cats find loving homes right here in the Tri-Valley.

Adoption fees are waived Saturday, June 6 only, at both our adoption center and at our adoption event at the Pleasanton Farmers’ Market!

Last year, nearly 5,000 animals across the state went home with new families during this one-day event. Behind every adoption was a shelter, a volunteer, a foster, and a family who chose to start something new. We hope to add to that number this June, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

At Valley Humane Society, every adoptable pet has already received the initial medical care they need to thrive at home. Each dog and cat is vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped before adoption day, so your new companion arrives ready to settle in. Our staff and volunteers spend time with every animal and can share the personality details, habits, and quirks that will help you find the right match for your household.

Walk-ins are welcome on June 6, and no appointment is needed to meet our adoptable pets. If you’d like to start early or browse the dogs and cats currently in our care, you can review available dogs and cats and submit an inquiry.

Valley Humane Society is an independent, community-supported 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization based in Pleasanton, California. Come spend Saturday with us, meet a few new friends, and be part of a statewide story. Call (925) 426-8656 or email info@valleyhumane.org to learn more.