Volunteer groomers hit the road to prepare shelter pets for California Adopt-a-Pet Day

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A groomer stands under a canopy with a dog on a leash, the dog looking up with a friendly expression.

A freshly groomed shelter dog greets a volunteer with enthusiasm during the California Adopt-a-Pet Day preparations.

Paws at Main staff standing on an outdoor walkway holding the leash of a dog sitting at their feet, with animal shelter buildings in the background.

A volunteer from PAWS at Main takes a newly groomed dog out for some sunshine after a successful grooming session.

A dog standing on hind legs with paws on a groomer’s shoulders, receiving attention while on a leash.

A volunteer groomer greets a shelter dog during grooming preparations.

Two volunteer groomers standing inside a mobile grooming unit, wearing grooming attire and face masks, ready to assist shelter pets.

Volunteer groomers prepare shelter pets for Adopt‑a‑Pet Day, helping each animal look and feel its best.

A groomer trims a light-colored dog’s fur while the dog stands calmly on a grooming table, panting and looking toward the camera.

Volunteer groomers donated their time on June 1 to help 21 shelter pets look and feel their best ahead of California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 6.

On Monday, June 1, four volunteer groomers came together to give 21 shelter pets a fresh start ahead of California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 6.

Thanks to the generous support of our amazing grooming partners, including Puppy Love Cutz, David’s Mobile Grooming, PAWS at Main and Lyssa’s Mobile Grooming, every pet enjoyed a well‑deserved grooming session to help them look and feel their very best. We give special thanks to PAWS at Main for organizing and coordinating this wonderful effort.

With support from skilled groomers, these pets are ready for a brighter future and hopefully a forever home. This volunteer-driven effort helps shelter animals put their best paw forward as they search for a loving home. It’s a simple act with a life-changing impact.

Join us on Saturday, June 6, as the Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters participate in the third annual California Adopt‑a‑Pet Day alongside more than 150 shelters statewide offering free pet adoptions.

The Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters will host a special celebration featuring free pet adoptions all day, a photo booth, vendors and resource tables from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Adoptions are FREE for qualifying pets and include complimentary 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.

Residents can view available pets ahead of time by visiting the adoption webpage.

To learn more about Animal Care services, adoption opportunities and upcoming events, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov and follow San Bernardino County Animal Care on Facebook and Instagram.

Additional County Update News – June 4, 2026