Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe to Waive Fees for Adoptions on June 6

On Saturday, June 6, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe will join animal shelters across California in offering fee-waived adoptions as part of California Adopt-a-Pet Day, hosted by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).

The third annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day builds on two consecutive years of record-breaking results. When the event launched in 2024, 3,609 animals found loving homes in a single day, far exceeding its initial goals. In 2025, 148 animal welfare organizations across 212 event locations helped find homes for 4,979 pets. This year, organizers are aiming to surpass 5,000 adoptions for the first time. To date, the event has placed 8,588 animals in homes over its first two years.

“We are excited to once again participate in California Adopt-a-Pet Day and help more animals find the loving homes they deserve,” said Stephaine Nistler, CEO of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. “Every adoption creates space for another animal in need and changes lives, both for the pets and the families who welcome them home. We hope the community will join us on June 6 to meet some wonderful animals and experience the joy of adoption firsthand.”

The ASPCA is providing grants to underwrite adoption fees at most participating organizations including the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and shelters across the state. Animals of all breeds, ages, sizes, and energy levels are available at participating shelters. Shelter animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption.  

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Capacity Crisis

The event comes as animal shelters across California continue to face capacity pressures. In 2025, 5.8 million dogs and cats entered U.S. animal shelters and rescue organizations nationwide. Only about 30 percent of California households currently adopt their pets from shelters or rescue organizations. California Adopt-a-Pet Day was created in part to address these challenges, removing cost as a barrier to adoption and connecting more animals with loving homes.

For more information about the adoption process at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe visit hstt.org.

The California Adopt-a-Pet Day website features an interactive map to help residents find participating shelters near them. To learn more, visit caadoptapetday.org and follow along using #CAAdoptAPetDay on social media.

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