ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Escambia County Animal Welfare is hosting a free public pet adoption event this weekend.
“Petpalooza” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive.
The event will include free pet adoptions, food trucks, vendors, pet resources and other activities.
“I’m excited to invite everyone to our second annual ‘Petpalooza,’” Escambia County Animal Welfare Director John Robinson said. “We had a great show of support from our community last year, and we’re excited to once again host this fun, family-friendly event for pet lovers of all ages.”
Free adoptions are sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
Adoption fees will be waived for cats and dogs 1 year or older. Puppies will be available for $50, and kittens will be available for $25.
Escambia County residents will still pay a $15 licensing fee for all adoptions.
Attendees will be able to adopt pets the same day during the event.
For more information, contact Escambia County Animal Welfare at 850-595-3075.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2026 Cox Media Group
