{"id":3761,"date":"2024-10-02T15:10:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bettercitiesforpets.com\/?p=3761"},"modified":"2025-09-23T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T17:59:18","slug":"adoption-weekend-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.bettercitiesforpets.com\/fr\/resource\/week-end-dadoption-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Mars Global Pet Adoption Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adopting a shelter pet is an act that changes two lives.<\/span> It\u2019s not just the pet\u2019s life that gets better; yours does too. Yet around the world, millions of pets are still waiting in shelters for the chance to find a loving home and the opportunity to bring joy, comfort and connection to a human\u2019s life too. For the last 17 years in the U.S. and since 2024 globally, during its annual Mars Global Adoption Weekend, Mars has strived to provide that chance for as many pets and people as possible, a mission that has never been more vital.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the second year in a row, Mars Global Adoption Weekend is activating globally, and it\u2019s bigger than ever. Across a record 27 countries, Mars will bring people and pets together through volunteerism, adoption and awareness-driven activities. Mars Global Adoption Weekend reinforces Mars\u2019 ongoing commitment to ending pet homelessness and championing a more pet-friendly society \u2014 ultimately showing that people and pets are better together, and is aligned with our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS which in turn is a better world for people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the 17<\/span>e<\/span><\/span> year in the United States, Mars and its family of pet care brands, including IAMS\u2122, PEDIGREE<\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span>, CESAR<\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span>, SHEBA<\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span> and Royal Canin<\/span>\u00ae<\/span><\/span> as well as Adopt A Shelter Plus, its comprehensive support program for shelters and adopters, and PEDIGREE Foundation, are supporting adoption and fostering for thousands of pets as part of its annual Mars Global Adoption Weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On October 3-5, Mars and its family of pet care brands, and Adopt A Shelter Plus, will provide more than $185,000 in cat and dog adoption fees at 23 partner shelter locations in 21 U.S. cities. On top of that, PEDIGREE Foundation will cover an additional $25,000 in dog adoption fees across U.S. shelters\/rescues to help support dogs who need homes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To help pets and pet parents start off on the right paw, each adopted pet in the U.S. will go home with a robust welcome kit, courtesy of the Mars family of pet care brands, including a variety of food and treats to try, three months of Calm membership, a WISDOM PANEL\u2122 DNA kit, and Banfield Pet Hospital veterinary coupons to help build a strong bond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Abris\/centres de secours participants et horaires \u2013 \u00c9tats-Unis<\/h2>\n

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To celebrate the 17<\/span>e<\/span><\/span> annual Mars Global Adoption Weekend in the United States, 23 shelters\/rescues across 21 cities are participating from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5. Click on the links for shelter location information and details. All time zones are noted in local time. <\/span><\/p>\n

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2025 Participating Shelters & Details.<\/b><\/span><\/h5>