'Thankful Fur Pets' adoption event Nov. 22 at Buffalo RiverWorks

Sweet Buffalo Press Release & Photos

It's that time of year to be thankful for family and friendship – and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to welcome home a new family member at the “Thankful Fur Pets” adoption event happening from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Buffalo RiverWorks!

Join Sweet Buffalo and 25 local rescues including dog rescues, cat rescues, a guinea pig rescue and ferret rescue, and let's find homes for deserving animals before the holidays.

Each rescue has their own adoption process so, if you're considering adopting from one, it's always a good idea to fill out an adoption application beforehand – that way, you're preapproved to adopt! Cats can usually go home the same day of the adoption event, but the dog rescues will do meet and greets at your home to ensure the dog is a perfect fit.

This event was formerly held inside the McKinley Mall for the past four years and has now moved to Buffalo RiverWorks to make room for more rescues to attend.

"We are so grateful to our friends at Buffalo RiverWorks for allowing us to host this event inside their venue, and our amazing partners for helping us get so many animals adopted," said Kimberly LaRussa, founder of Sweet Buffalo. "Western New York animals need all the help they can get, so we are asking the community to please come out and adopt on Nov. 22. If you can't adopt, stop by anyways and learn about fostering or volunteering. We need you!"

Rescues attending include:

• Nickel City Canine Rescue
• Allie & Pals Rescue
• Buffalo C.A.R.E.S. Animal Rescue
• Buddy's Second Chance Rescue
• Kat Colony
• 716 Paws
• Niagara SPCA
• SPCA Serving Erie County
• Niagara Falls Animal Shelter
• All-Star Animal Rescue
• Buffalo Underdogs Rescue
• Awesome Paws Rescue
• Queen City Pitties
• Open Arms Rescue of WNY
• Puppy Mill Rescue Team
• Ten Lives Club
• City of Buffalo Animal Shelter
• 7 Hearts Maternity Rescue
• Rescue Buffalo
• Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue
• Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue
• E.A.R.S. Empire Animal Rescue Society
• The Pit Chic
• Sadie's Safe Harbor Canine Rescue
• Heart Animal Rescue
• Furever Ferrets Sanctuary

The “Thankful Fur Pets” adoption event is made possible by Clyde's Feed & Animal Center, Cellino Plumbing, Richmond Vona Personal Injury Attorneys, Shamrock Homebuyers, Basil Toyota & Volkswagen, Eco Serve Pest Services and Creekside Dentistry. Stop by “Thankful Fur Pets” to meet some of our partners and get some free treats for your own pets!

For more information on “Thankful Fur Pets” and other Sweet Buffalo events, visit www.SweetBuffalo.com or follow Sweet Buffalo on Facebook and Instagram.

Meet Tink from Queen City Pitties at the Thankful Fur Pets Adoption Event happening Saturday, Nov. 22 at Buffalo RiverWorks.