Over 5,000 pets were adopted during a fee-waived adoption event, Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. This is the sixth year for Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days and 89 shelters and rescues participated. Some locations even had lines prior to opening. Maddie’s Fund Founder Dave Duffield said, "Each year, Cheryl and I see the spirit of Maddie at every adoption location we visit. It's a tribute to her legacy and the power of one little dog to inspire a movement and bring communities together to find thousands of animals loving homes."
More than 35,000 dogs and cats have found homes during Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. Maddie’s Fund donated $200 to $2,500 USD for each pet adopted to cover the cost of adoption. The funding helps support shelters and rescues throughout the year.
Maddie’s Fund President Rich Avanzino said, "We are on the one-yard line to achieving our goal of a no-kill nation. Events such as this help bring attention to the amazing companions who are waiting to find their wonderful homes in our nation's shelters. And we are thrilled at the sheer number of people who visited all of the locations over the weekend. We congratulate the groups on a successful event, and applaud the thousands of people who opened their hearts and homes to a shelter pet this weekend."
