Telling Tails Reading Program
2026-01-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way Devore, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care has partnered with San Bernardino County Library to launch the Telling Tails Reading Program, designed for children ages 6 to 17. This special program offers your child the opportunity to read to our adorable furry friends who are waiting for their forever homes. It’s a fun and rewarding way to provide enrichment for our pets while helping your child build confidence and improve their reading skills.
For more information and registration details, visit the Telling Tails Reading webpage.

Telling Tails Whisker Wonderland Event
2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way Devore, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
This fun and rewarding experience helps children build confidence and improve reading skills — all while enriching the lives of our shelter pets.
Designed for children ages 6 to 17, this special winter-themed event will feature fun activities, reading time with shelter pets, and the chance to make your very own sock toy for pet fosters!
Register today.

Reminder: Free Pet Adoptions
2026-01-16 | Big Bear Animal Shelter, 42080 North Shore Drive Big Bear City, Big Bear, CA, 92314, United States
Reminder: The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has allocated $30,000 to cover pet adoption fees through June 30, 2027, or while funds last.
This funding helps remove financial barriers to adoption, giving approximately 1,700 pets the opportunity to find loving homes and easing the strain on local shelters. Open your heart and your home to a furry companion today!
When you adopt a qualifying pet from Big Bear or Devore Animal Shelters, each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, all felines and canines are microchipped free of charge, thanks to the generous donations from the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF). Our meet-and-greet areas provide the opportunity to interact with our pets and find the perfect match for you and your family.
Present, past, and future adopters from San Bernardino County Animal Shelters qualify for MetLife pet insurance—learn more at Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF).
* Adoption fees are waived for Veterans and for Seniors over the age of 65 for qualifying pets. If you are a Veteran, please bring a valid driver’s license or any type of identification with the word “VETERAN” printed on it.

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Golden Tails Adoption Event
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Fifth St. Senior Center, 600 W. 5th St., San Bernardino, 92410, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care is teaming up with the Department of Aging and Adult Services to bring pet adoptions to Senior Nutrition Resource Fairs – helping seniors and pets alike! Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. This event will be held inside the community center at Bloomington Ayala Park.

Petco Adoption Event
2026-01-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco Fontana, 16639 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Fontana, CA, 92336, United States
San Bernardino County Animal Care is partnering with the national nonprofit Petco Love to bring adoptable pets to Petco stores, where they can find their forever homes. Thanks to the Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF), adoption fees are fully sponsored for this event at Petco in Fontana. Each qualifying adoption includes spaying or neutering, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. This is the perfect opportunity to find your forever best friend!
