Placer County marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with 3rd annual event hosted by Kiley, Landon

For the third year, Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to raise awareness and celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with special adoption events and promotions. On Saturday, Oct. 4, residents and visitors can adopt any pet from the Auburn shelter for free. Congressman Kevin Kiley and Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon will be present to host the event, which will also feature a pet resource and safety fair, pet-related vendors and more. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11232 B Ave., in Auburn and will kick off National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in October. PCAS will continue with $5 discounted pet adoptions for the entire month. "Our shelters are filled with dogs and cats who just need someone to give them a chance. I'm grateful to work with Placer County to highlight adoption and the many ways our community can help," Kiley said. According to statistics from the California Animal Welfare Association, only 30 percent of households choose to adopt pets from shelter and rescues. So far in 2025, 819 dogs, 814 cats and 166 other pets have come into the Auburn shelter. While 92.5 percent of them have been adopted, returned to their owners or rescued, there are still dozens of amazing dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and other pets waiting for their forever homes. "Every adoption allows us to make room for new arrivals who need care," said Katie Ingram, PCAS program manager. Landon added, "This event is such a special opportunity to connect families with pets who are waiting for them. Even if you can't adopt right now, fostering, volunteering or simply spreading the word makes a big difference." For more information about the event and other ways to support shelter pets, visit the Placer County Animal Services website at placer.ca.gov/animal.