#PlatinumPools is covering adoptions fees today till 2pm at ABC13 studios and helped Magneto find a home at our #PickYourPet drive pic.twitter.com/aTjiaif30O
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) March 23, 2017
The event started at 6 a.m. at the ABC13 studio, but people began lining up as early as 5:15 a.m. in order to find the 'purr-fect' match.
"I've been here since 7:30 a.m.," said Mya. "We're looking for a dog. Our dog was murdered about two years ago, so my family and I, we're ready for a new baby in our home."
This sweet girl at the #PickYourPet event has a heart on her head and a whole lot of love to give β€ Free adoptions until 2 @HoustonSPCA pic.twitter.com/CShcNemG3j
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) March 23, 2017
While some people came to the station desiring a specific pet they saw featured on social media leading up to the event, other people just wanted a 'fur-ever' friend.
#Poppy survived being hit by a car and wants a #foreverhome #PickYourPet @HoustonSPCA @abc13houston show her your β€ pic.twitter.com/GqnVRU8ql8
— Cynthia Cisneros (@CisnerosABC13) March 23, 2017
"You know, I don't care too much about what they are as long as they are not too big," said Penny Welborn.
More than 60 animals were adopted at the ABC13 studio and all of the adoption fees were waived thanks to a donation from one of our sponsors, Platinum Pools.
You still have time to #PickYourPet! @HoustonSPCA will be at our station until 2pm before moving to their facility https://t.co/TiZiY526JZ pic.twitter.com/k74apEtSJK
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) March 23, 2017
Once we moved our Pick Your Pet drive to the Houston SPCA facility, people continued to come out in full force to adopt puppies and kittens. One of our other sponsors, Typoon Texas, donated $3,000 to cover adoption fees when people picked up a pet from the SPCA.
When ABC13 Meteorologist Casey Curry visited the SPCA, there were several empty cages because so many animals were adopted.
When's the last time you've seen this? #Empty #ForeverHomes join us @HoustonSPCA til 6p @abc13houston #PickYourPet pic.twitter.com/wzUEFHH9ms
— Cynthia Cisneros (@CisnerosABC13) March 23, 2017
In total, 103 pets were adopted on Thursday, which is an overwhelming turnout when you consider only 25 pets were adopted during Pick Your Pet in 2016.
Skyler and Leslie are best friends already! πΆπ@HoustonSPCA @abc13houston #PickYourPet #AdoptDontShop #puppies #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/DrS2mDqX9Q
— Casey Curry (@CaseyWeather) March 23, 2017
From all of us here at ABC13, our sponsors and the Houston SPCA, "we love you Houston" (Beyonce voice). Thank you to everyone who joined us.
Adopted! Congratulations, little Rogue. @HoustonSPCA @abc13houston #PickYourPet #AdoptDontShop #puppies #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/DRdp1b03n3
— Casey Curry (@CaseyWeather) March 23, 2017