Free Pet Adoptions Happening For 'National Best Friends' Weekend

HOUSTON, TX — Everyone needs a best friend, and if you're the type of person who connects better with dogs than people there are hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats available who can be adopted for free this weekend.

It's all part of National Best Friends Day, which was Friday, but free adoptions are happening all weekend.

Two weeks ago, animal shelters throughout the area saw a surge in owners surrendering their pets, which led to overpopulation, particularly with dogs.

Now, many of those pets are adoptable and ready for a new home.

BARC

• Where: 3200 Carr St, Houston, TX
• When: Friday through Sunday noon-5 p.m.

Harris County Animal Shelter

• Where: 612 Canino Rd. Houston, TX
• When: Monday through Friday 1-5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friends for Life

• Where: 107 E. 22nd Street Houston, TX 77008
• When: Friday and Saturday noon- 6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.

Houston Pets Alive

• Dogs: 8620 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
• Cats: 8710 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
• Adoption hours: Noon-6 p.m. every day

Pet adoption events are also taking place throughout Harris County Petco and Pet Smart locations.

Click the link and find your your new friend.

Image: Bryan Kirk/Houston Patch Editor.

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