PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If a pet may be in your future, make plans to attend a major pet adoption event Saturday in Lake Worth Beach. It’s sponsored by Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control and provides the opportunity to adopt a pet without paying a fee. Here’s how PBCACC describes the event to BocaNewsNow.com:
“This free, countywide community event is open to the public and designed to promote pet adoption, family wellness, and community connection in a vibrant, interactive setting. The celebration offers a full day of engaging activities and services, including pet adoptions with all fees waived, health and wellness resources, and interactive experiences for attendees of all ages. New pet parents will receive essential starter supplies, such as vaccinations and pet food, courtesy of Animal Care & Control. The event also features a Hero Appreciation Zone where families can meet and engage with representatives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue, and Parks & Recreation.
Additional highlights include doggy yoga, paw painting, kite making, a Spring Scurry Walk hosted by the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County, and “Books & Barks,” a reading zone where children can enjoy story time alongside therapy dogs. For pet owners interested in further training, the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen evaluation will be available onsite. To ensure everyone is well cared for, lunch will be provided to attendees free of charge.”
Learn more about pets that can be adopted, here.
What: Heart & Paws Celebration: Rescuing Pets, Strengthening Families – A free, countywide event focused on pet adoption, wellness, and community engagement
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: John Prince Park – Eric Call Pavilion — 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
