(RANCHO MIRAGE) - Loving All Animals, a Palm Desert-based animal welfare organization, is holding its “There’s No Place Like Home 2011 Super Pet Adoption” event Saturday and Sunday, November 18 and 19, at White Water Park in Rancho Mirage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All animal shelters in the Coachella Valley are expected to be represented at the event along with rescue organizations from San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties.
In all, at least 30 animal welfare groups will have booths with more than 500 animals looking for their forever homes. Both all-breed and breed-specific rescue groups are expected.
Wizard of Oz characters will be present for photos. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their best Kansas or Emerald City duds.
The city of Rancho Mirage has donated use of the park and provided support services such as electricity, water and grounds care. According to Loving All Animals Executive Director Tracey Essex, the city has played an integral part in making the event a success.
Rancho Mirage Mayor Dana Hobart expressed his support. “My hope and expectation is that this super event will play a current and enduring role in saving the lives of the beautiful animals who deserve better than the fate which befalls so many. The City of Rancho Mirage is proud to sponsor this event and to encourage adoptions by assisting our residents in the costs of adoption,” Hobart said.
Food, beer garden, petting zoo, entertainment, youth art competition, and merchandise vendors will also have booths. Grooming, microchipping and other services will be available. Healthy pet checkups will be provided for new adoptions.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Leashed pets are welcome. The park is located at 71-560 San Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage. For more information, call (760) 776-9397.
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