Utah promotes pet rescue…happiness ensues.

Pet Super Adoption Weekend has come to a spectacular close with more adoption than you could throw a bone at. Pets were finding new homes all weekend long thanks to the incredible rescue groups – or heroes, as we like to call them.

We came, we saw, we rescued pets. The grand total for this event: 350 adoptions! Way to rally around some rescue. Our stats weren’t too shabby either. Great voting turnout followed by 14 hours and 30 minutes walked made this weekend a success. That’s $870.00 raised for our local ambassadors! Viola continues her reign as “top dog” of the tour. People flock to see her. Our Pro Plan trainer, Melissa Heeter, played an important role too. She helped multitudes of those interested in adopting choose the right pet for their family.

Ah, people helping pets…it a beautiful thing. This weekend was phenomenal. Congrats to all of the pet rescue groups who graced us with their presence this weekend. We applaud you. Words cannot express the impact you have made, the lives you’ve touched and the love you’ve shared. Thank you.

Melissa’s Pro Plan Pointer:

Owning a pet is privilege indeed. Owning two…even better.

There are certain steps to take when introducing a second pet into your home. If you’ve decided to welcome a new dog:

• Take the new pet to meet your original pet on neutral ground.
• Let them pass by each other once or twice. Be sure to watch carefully in case of a negative reaction. Each dog should be on a leash. Proceed to let them sniff and greet each other.
• Once in the house, make sure each dog has their own individual space.
• Spend individual time with each dog.
• After all of these steps have been taken, let them start to play with each other.

If you’ve decided to welcome a new cat:

• Pair social cats with other social cats, dominant cats with independent cats and shy cats with shy cats. (see our personality profiles)
• Have independent litter boxes in separate areas of the house. Have separate feeding areas too.
• Be sure to give each cat one-on-one time.
• After these steps have been carried out, feel free to incorporate interactive toys.

Total number of adoptions this weekend, thus far: 265! Folks, it's only just getting started.

Salt Lake City has put the "super" in Pet Super Adoption Weekend. The beautiful weather here continues, as do the good times. Here, the dedication of the pet rescue groups is second to none. The 21 groups who have come out to do what they do best have truly humbled us. Do we need to say it again? 265 pets have found new homes! Amazing.

The crowds also know how to spread the love. People have been coming out by the hundreds to show their support. Strong voting and participation in our virtual walk have added to our event's festivities. This is turning out to be a great weekend for pet rescue.

Join us tommorrow. Our goal: no more homeless pets in Utah.

We're here in Salt Lake City, Utah the Petsmart Super Adoption Event. Turns out the folks here take their pet rescue seriously! There are 21 local groups working to find these animals a new home. How exciting! This weekend is gonna be huge for the cause. We'll be set up at Petsmart, September 14-16. Come on down and experience the festivities first-hand. The goal this weekend: every pet finds a home!