Dog Adoption Freebies

Free perks accompanying dog adoptions from certain animal shelters and rescues include starter bags of pet food, goodie bags, training sessions, and bundles of food, treats, and supplements. These offers are typically available to recent adopters who present adoption paperwork and meet specific eligibility criteria, such as age restrictions on the adoption or proximity to participating locations.

Adoption Perks from Specific Organizations

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League provides dog adoption benefits that encompass a starter bag of Science Diet brand pet food, along with spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, 30 days of PetFirst pet insurance, a registered HomeAgain microchip, one free day training session at Lucky Dog Training Club, $25 off initial flea and tick services from Nozzle Nolen Pet-Friendly Pest Control, a complimentary Essential Care Pack from Scenthound, one-week access to Good Pup virtual at-home training, and additional discounts and freebies from local businesses. Adoption fees vary by animal type and size, with small adult dogs at $300 and medium/large adult dogs at $150.

Wisconsin Humane Society adopters receive perks from partner businesses, including a free 30-minute dog walk or in-home pet-sitting from Milwaukee Pet Nanny upon presentation of adoption papers within 30 days, a free day of Doggie DayCamp at Camp Bow Wow Waukesha with purchase of a DayCamp package for first-time campers who meet entrance requirements, and 10% off an entire order plus a free bag of World's Best cat litter from Eden Garden & Pets with any purchase when showing adoption papers within 30 days. These offers are valid at specified locations and subject to service area verification.

Green Spot in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a free Adoption Bundle to individuals who adopted a dog or cat from an approved local 501c3 rescue or shelter within the past 90 days. The bundle includes a free bag of food, a free bag of treats, and a free supplement from participating brands such as Acana, Austin and Kat, BoxieCat, Essence, Etta Says!, Fussie Cat, Honey I'm Home, Lotus, Nature's Logic, Northwest Naturals, Nulo, Nutrisource, Orijen, Plato, Primal, PureVita, The Bear & The Rat, The Honest Kitchen, Ultra Oil, WizSmart, and Zignature. Bundles are valued at over $100, available in-store only on in-stock items, with a limit of one per family per year per species. Required information includes the pet owner's email address, new pet's name, and adopting organization's name.

Three Little Pitties Rescue mentions that adopters benefit from freebies and discounts from partner companies, in addition to comprehensive veterinary care including immunizations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, deworming, flea and heartworm prevention, health certificates, heartworm testing and treatment if needed, and a 12-month heartworm preventative injection for adult dogs over seven months or two months of oral prevention for puppies. Dogs over a certain age include a high-quality nylon martingale collar.

General Mentions of Freebies at Adoption Events and Locations

Some rescues offer free training classes, food samples, or goodie bags during adoption events. Locations to monitor include local pet supply shops such as Friendly Pets in Lee and Exeter, New Hampshire, and Pet Supplies Plus in Somersworth, New Hampshire; groomers and trainers; animal shelters and rescues; and dog-friendly breweries and event venues. Pet-friendly events like expos, dog festivals, adoption events, and fundraisers often feature free treat samples, swag bags, and giveaways, found via Eventbrite, Meetup.com, local Facebook groups, BringFido, and WoofTrax apps.

Websites specializing in freebies include pet-specific sections on FreeSamples.org, PINCHme.com, FreeFlys.com, Reddit's r/freebies and r/petfreebies. Reputable sites are recommended, with no payments required beyond potential shipping.

Veterinarians, trainers, and groomers may distribute promotional items from brands.

Super Pets references programs like "Free to a Great Home" for animals over eight years or with medical/behavioral conditions, but no specific product freebies are detailed beyond discounted fees and sleepover trials.

A blog post offers free printable dog adoption kits, including a certificate of adoption, printable circles with phrases, a dog treat recipe, and bag tags, available in pink and blue versions, with a cat version also provided.

Eligibility and Redemption Processes

Eligibility for these perks generally requires proof of recent adoption from specified shelters or rescues, such as paperwork within 30 to 90 days. Participants must provide details like government-issued photo ID for those 18 and older at some organizations, pet owner email, pet name, and adopting entity. Offers are often limited to one per family, in-store only, or within service areas, and exclude certain services like ProGrooms.

Redemption involves presenting adoption papers at partner locations, scheduling via phone for services like training or walks, or visiting stores for bundles.

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