Happy "Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!" (sound on!) Established to help bring much needed awareness to the hundreds of thousands of pets in shelters waiting for loving forever homes. You can make a big difference today (and every day!) in many ways, if you cannot or don't want to adopt: Donate supplies and/or funds to rescues and shelters (food, blankets/bedding, leashes, toys, etc.). Be an adoption advocate. If friends and family are considering bringing a pet into their home introduce them to a local