Detroit Zoo To Host Annual Michigan Humane Society's 'Meet Your Best Friend At The Zoo'

Looking for a four-legged best friend? The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) and Detroit Zoological Society invite you to Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from more than 30 animal welfare organizations will be available for adoption at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.

According to a press release, "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo brings together dozens of groups who are working hard for animals in need, maximizing the opportunities for hundreds of dogs and cats to find loving homes. If you're looking for a best friend, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo is the place to be!"

Friday will also feature special "Yappy Hour" festivities from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Event guests will have a chance to win giveaway items, and adopters will receive a free family photo taken on-site with their new best friends.

There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event, which takes place under large tents in the front parking lot. However, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo.

Because puppies are often in high demand, "puppy passes" will be given on Saturday morning to the first 25 adoption event guests who are looking specifically to adopt a puppy. Those with puppy passes will be allowed to enter the adoption tents at 9:45 a.m.

Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating group and not by event hosts or sponsors. Animals will be adopted only to qualified homes and adopters must present a driver's license or state ID card. All dogs and cats will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations. For health and safety reasons, please leave current pets at home.

During the spring 2013 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, 537 animals found loving homes. Since 1993, the event has helped more than 19,000 pets become someone's best friend.

Admission is $14 for adults 15 to 61, $12 for senior citizens 62 and older, and $9 for children 2 to 14 (children under 2 are free).

For more information, visit www.michiganhumane.org or call (248) 283-1000.