PETS IN NEED TO CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH OPEN HOUSE AND "CANINES ON THE CATWALK" FASHION SHOW

(REDWOOD CITY, CA) – Pets in Need from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 will hold an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary at its shelter located at 871 5th Avenue in Redwood City.

Founded in 1965 as Northern California’s first “no-kill” animal shelter, Pets In Need rescues hundreds of cats and dogs each year from public shelters where they would otherwise be killed. The animals are returned to Pets In Need’s state-of-the-art Redwood City shelter where they receive care and attention until they can be adopted into loving homes.

Saturday’s event, which is free and open to the public, will include the “Canines on the Catwalk” fashion show, which will feature at least eight dogs dressed in costumes styled after clothing worn in 1965, the year the shelter was established. There will also be an awards ceremony, dog training demonstration and more than 100 dogs and cats available for adoption from Pets In Need and other animal rescue groups.

Guests will enjoy smoothies from Jamba Juice, cupcakes from Kaycakes Bakery and treats from two food trucks. Other vendors include Andy’s Pet Shop, Pet Food Depot and rescue groups.

About Pets in Need

Pets in Need is Northern California’s first “no-kill” animal shelter. Established in 1965, the non-profit organization rescues animals from public shelters throughout the region that are at risk of being euthanized due to space or financial limitations. All animals rescued by Pets in Need are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated before being placed into loving homes. Pets in Need also provides free spay and neuter services for all California residents, dog training through its Canine College and financial assistance with animal care for low income seniors. For more information, visit www.petsinneed.org.