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Take Me Home Tailgate Adoption Event

September 20, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Football player holding a small dog.

Tailgate with a purpose! Join us for our Take Me Home Tailgate event on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Devore and Big Bear Animal Shelters.

Enjoy activities, snacks, and pet resources while you meet amazing pets looking for their forever homes.

Adoptions are FREE during the event for qualifying pets, so it’s the perfect time to draft your newest MVP (Most Valuable Pet) for your home team!

Visit our meet-and-greet areas to spend time with our pets and find your perfect match.

Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

To help ease your transition to pet parenthood, MetLife Pet Insurance offers 30 days of complimentary pet insurance.

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Venues

Devore Animal Shelter

19777 Shelter Way Devore
San Bernardino, CA 92407 United States + Google Map

Big Bear Animal Shelter

42080 North Shore Drive Big Bear City
Big Bear, CA 92314 United States + Google Map

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