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Local shelters team up for free pet adoption event & festival at Seawalk Pavilion this weekend

Jacksonville Humane Society (Jacksonville Humane Society)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with three local shelters for a free pet adoption event and festival at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach this weekend.

Dogs and cats from JHS, Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services, Nassau County Animal Services and Clay County Animal Services will be ready to be adopted at the Whiskers & Waves event.

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“We are so excited to offer a fun, fall adoption event with our neighbors to promote the adoption of the wonderful dogs at all of our shelters,” said Denise Deisler, JHS CEO. “We can’t wait to see many animals join their new families!”

The event will also feature local vendors and food trucks.

According to JHS, all pets available for adoption are altered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Event Details

What: Whiskers & Waves free pet adoption event and festival

When: Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Where: Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach

Whiskers & Waves pet adoption event and festival (Jacksonville Humane Society)

For more information, visit this website.


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