NCCIL (National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature) Book Release & Adoption Event!
Family Fun Saturday + Adoption Event at the NCCIL
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) for a morning full of fun, creativity, and cuddles!
The NCCIL will be debuting Sophie Blackall’s newest book, If We Were Dogs, and what better way to celebrate than with a special dog adoption event? Meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs, each one looking for their very own forever family.
Every adoption will include a FREE copy of If We Were Dogs to take home—a perfect start to your new chapter together!
Location: 102 Cedar Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support a local gem like the NCCIL, enjoy a beautiful book debut, and maybe even find your new best friend.
Adopt. Read. Love.
Come celebrate with us and help give these dogs the happy endings they deserve!
Petsmart Adoption Event!
Join us this Saturday, September 27th, from 3 PM – 5 PM at PetSmart for an afternoon full of wagging tails and happy endings.
We’ll have a great group of adoptable dogs ready to meet you and find their forever homes. This is the perfect chance to see these pups outside of the shelter and get to know their true personalities.
Adopt, then shop at PetSmart to grab everything you need for your new best friend.
Location: PetSmart, Abilene
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM
Let’s work together to get these amazing dogs into loving homes!
Grain Theory Block Party Adoption Event!
Join us Saturday, October 4th for one of Abilene’s biggest events of the year, the Grain Theory Oktoberfest Downtown Street Party!
We’ll be there from 5 PM – 7 PM with amazing adoptable dogs from foster homes and the shelter. Come find your new best friend, then stick around to enjoy live music, food trucks, games, vendors, and more!
Adopt first, then celebrate with your new pup at this fun, family-friendly event!
Corks & Collars!
Join us for one of our favorite events of the year — Corks & Collars, hosted in partnership with The Winery at Willow Creek!
This fun, family-friendly fundraiser brings together animal lovers and their pups for an afternoon filled with wine tastings, live music, delicious bites from local food trucks, exciting raffles, and our popular Dog Costume Contest.
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, a proud pet parent, or just looking for a great way to spend your Saturday, Corks & Collars is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed day while supporting All Kind Animal Initiative and our mission to help homeless pets.
Bring your family, your friends, and of course — your four-legged companions! Together, we can raise vital funds and make a difference for the animals in our community.
Mark your calendar and get ready for a day of fun, wine, and wagging tails!
Petsmart National Adoption Week!
Petsmart National Adoption Week
Join us for Petsmart National Adoption Week, happening October 20th – 26th! Each day, we’ll have adoptable dogs and puppies at Petsmart who are ready to find their forever homes.
Be sure to follow us on social media for daily updates on event times and to see which adorable pups will be visiting.
Help us beat our record from the last Adoption Week and make this one our most successful yet. Together, we can save lives and give these deserving pets the loving families they’ve been waiting for.