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The Jacksonville Humane Society is hosting a Pet Adoption Festival at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, featuring hundreds of adoptable cats and dogs. The event, known as one of the largest adoption events in Northeast Florida, aims to find homes for pets in shelters, with all adoption fees waived. Community involvement is highlighted as various shelters collaborate to alleviate crowded conditions and promote pet adoption. Free parking will be available for attendees, and the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 25-26.
Jacksonville is set to become a hub for pet lovers this weekend as the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) hosts a Pet Adoption Festival at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on October 25-26, 2025. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days and promises to feature hundreds of cats and dogs available for adoption.
This festival is recognized as one of the largest adoption events in Northeast Florida, aimed at finding homes for numerous pets currently in shelters. All adoption fees will be waived during the event, although some exclusions may apply. Each pet available for adoption will be spayed or neutered and vaccinated prior to completing the adoption process.
According to officials, the festival represents a collaboration of regional shelters aiming to create a unified effort in saving lives. The Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) plans to contribute more than 80 adoptable animals each day of the festival. Free parking will be accessible near the event venue, making it convenient for attendees.
The adoption event’s primary goal is to help alleviate the crowded conditions in local shelters, providing animals with a second chance and families with a loving companion. Adoption events such as this one play a crucial role in clearing shelters and facilitating increased adoption rates.
During the event, the JHS will be closed to the public but will resume normal operations on Monday, October 27. Attendees are encouraged to view available pets in advance through the newly launched pet matchmaker app, PawFinder, or a preview on the JHS website.
Support for this event extends beyond JHS, as at least six other local shelters will also participate in the festival, showcasing their adoptable animals. This initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in addressing the issue of pet homelessness.
In a market where pet adoption continues to be a focus for many communities, events like the Pet Adoption Festival serve as significant opportunities for individuals to connect with animals in need of homes. By hosting such large-scale adoption events, shelters can help shift public perception of adopting pets, emphasizing the benefits of bringing a rescue animal into one’s family.
The Jacksonville Humane Society and other participating shelters remain committed to ensuring the well-being of all animals awaiting homes. Community members are encouraged to attend the festival and consider the joy and companionship that a pet can bring.
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