The Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center is proud to once again join Petco Love and animal welfare organizations across Florida in a united mission to find loving homes for 2,000 dogs and cats during the Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event, taking place June 27–29, 2025.
Hosted at Petco pet care centers and participating shelters statewide, the event aims to address Florida’s urgent need for increased pet adoptions. In 2024 alone, more than 37,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in Florida shelters—placing the state 46th in national lifesaving rankings. The MEGA Adoption Event is a coordinated effort to change that statistic and save lives by connecting families with adoptable pets.
Last year, 1,949 pets found new homes during the event. This year, nearly 50 organizations across 31 counties are participating, offering thousands of pets for adoption—all spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and available at no cost to adopters (some exclusions may apply).
Locally, area residents can adopt pets at the following locations:
- Havert L. Fenn Center
2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982
June 27–28 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center
100 Savannah Rd., Fort Pierce, FL 34982
June 27–28 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
“There is nothing more powerful than the moment a shelter pet meets their new family, and that’s the heart of this incredible statewide event,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. “By uniting animal welfare organizations across Florida, we are not only finding homes for pets, we are creating thousands of new beginnings filled with hope, healing, and unconditional love.”
“We are thrilled to be part of this incredible statewide effort to help pets find loving homes,” said Summer Rulapaugh, Operations Manager at the Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center. “Every adoption is a second chance—not just for the animals, but for the families whose lives they brighten.”
To explore adoption locations, hours, and participating shelters throughout Florida, visit megaadoptflorida.com.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since 1999, Petco Love has invested nearly $410 million in adoption and lifesaving efforts, helping 7 million pets find loving homes. Learn more at PetcoLove.org.
About Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center
As part of the City of Fort Pierce Animal Services Division, the Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center provides compassionate shelter and adoption services for homeless pets, working to ensure every animal has the opportunity to thrive in a loving home. Visit cityoffortpierce.com to learn more.
About Florida Leaders in Lifesaving
Led by the Jacksonville Humane Society, the Florida Leaders in Lifesaving program brings together animal shelters and clinics to reduce euthanasia and increase collaboration statewide. Visit floridaleadersinlifesaving.org to learn more.