All pet adoptions are free on Saturday, Nov. 30 as Riverside County Animal Services celebrates its annual Black Saturday holiday special.
The free adoptions still include the usual package for adopters: a microchip and vaccinations and the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, county officials said.
Riverside County’s shelters in Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Black Saturday.
It’s an annual tradition that started in 2012 as a way to raise awareness of homeless pets during the holiday season. Officials hope to encourage adoptions at a time when people are looking for great deals, such as new big-screen TVs.
“We’re all for finding great bargains on Black Friday, so we’re keeping that theme flowing all the way through Saturday,” Animal Services Interim Director Kim Youngberg said. “Free pet adoptions is our way to make the process more enticing. And what better way to enjoy watching your programs on your new TV than having a fuzzy friend next to you on the couch keeping you company?”