Marcia Mayeda, Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2025

CONTACT:  Christopher Valles, accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Waived Fees and Special Events
Across Los Angeles County

In celebration of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County (County) Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is thrilled to announce that all adoption fees for dogs will be waived at the Department’s seven animal care centers. This initiative, supported by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, promotes awareness of DACC programs that encourage pet adoptions and responsible pet care.

“Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and give loving homes to dogs in need,” said Director Marcia Mayeda. “By waiving adoption fees, we hope to encourage more families to consider adopting a shelter dog and to highlight the importance of responsible pet ownership.”

In addition to the waived adoption fees, DACC is committed to assisting pet owners facing difficult circumstances such as deportation. Families residing within the jurisdiction of a County animal care center who find themselves unable to care for their pets are encouraged to visit their closest center to surrender their animals. DACC is dedicated to providing support to families experiencing hardship and ensuring that their pets receive the care they need.

To further promote pet adoptions during this special month, DACC has partnered with LA County Library to host adoption events at various library locations. These events will feature the “Read to Rover” promotion, where individuals can read a book to our care center animals and have their adoption fees waived (the same day), including spay/neuter and microchip services.

The following adoption events are scheduled:

1. Lawndale Library
14615 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
October 11, 2025, 1- 5 p.m.

2. Sorensen Library
6934 Broadway Avenue, Whittier, CA 90606
October 11, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

3. Topanga Library
122 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290
October 16, 2025, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

4. Castaic Library
27971 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, CA 91384
October 23, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

5. East Los Angeles Library
4837 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022
October 29, 2025, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

6. Quartz Hill Library
5040 West Avenue M-2, Quartz Hill, CA 93536
October 30, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“We’re proud to partner with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to bring pet adoption clinics to the library,” said Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director. “Libraries are centers of community and connection, and these clinics offer a meaningful way to foster compassion, belonging, and companionship in one welcoming space.”

About LA County Library

LA County Library belongs to our communities and serves as a portal to learn, grow, and succeed. Founded in 1912, it is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US, and was awarded the nation’s highest honor—the National Medal for Museum and Library Service—in 2023. Dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access for all through culturally responsive and dynamic collections, programs, and services, LA County Library serves more than 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries and 15-vehicle mobile fleet, including Bookmobiles, MākMō maker mobiles, Reading Machines, and outreach vehicles. To learn more, visit LACountyLibrary.org and follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

About the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC)

DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit https://animalcare.lacounty.gov or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at https://lacountyanimals.org/. To learn more about Socially Conscious Sheltering, visit https://scsheltering.org/.