Event organizers and community members alike are gearing up for the return of the free Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair this weekend, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday at Hart Park in Newhall.

In addition to a variety of family-friendly entertainment and fun activities planned for the animal lovers of the SCV, hundreds of dogs, cat, kittens and puppies will also be available for adoption at the 16th annual event.

“Adoption is the most humane way to bring home a new best friend, and it’s the most cost-effective too,” said Yvonne Allbee, founder of Bow-Wows & Meows, Inc. “Most of the dogs and cats at the fair were once part of a family, so they acclimate really well to being in a home again.”

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All six Los Angeles County Animal Shelters are set to offer discounted adoption fees of just $30, with adoptions also available from the Santa Clarita-based rescues St. Bonnie’s Sanctuary and New Leash on Life, as well as Best Friends Animal Society L.A. and Boxer Rescue L.A.

While adoption fees and policies vary by organization, every adoptable county shelter pet will be ready to go home that day, meaning they are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped.

Adopters are also set to receive a complimentary goody bag for their new furry family member, courtesy of the sponsors and vendors of the Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair.

Since its inception in 2001, the nonprofit Bow-Wows & Meows. Inc. has adopted out nearly 2,000 pets at its annual fairs, with a record-breaking 200 adoptions in a single day at last year’s fair.

“Our goal is to send all the shelter trucks back empty at the end of the day,” Allbee said. “With the community’s help, we can make that happen.”

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The Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair is not only a lifesaving super-adoption event, it’s also a day of fun and all things pets for the animal lovers of the community.

The agility entertainment company Disc Dogs is set to hold a show for attendees at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and The Famous Fun Dog Show is back again this year at 1:30 p.m. with categories ranging from best vocalist to mystery mutt to pet-owner look alike.

Attendees can also enter a “Super Raffle” at just $1 per ticket, make personalized ID tags and children’s bracelets and shop a variety of vendors ranging from premium pet food to pet accessories and more.

A pet photographer and artists will be on-hand throughout the day, and Food Truck Court will offer attendees a selection of dining options, including vegan and vegetarian choices.

Leashed and well-behaved dogs of all breeds are invited to attend the fair with their owners, with county pet license renewals and low-cost vaccines and free Rabies shots from the Santa Clarita vaccine clinic TAGS available as well.

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For the second year in a row, free parking will be provided at Hart Park courtesy of Ingolstadt West German Auto Specialists in Canoga Park, and shuttles will transport guests to the fair entrance.

Allbee encouraged the animal lovers of the community to help contribute to the fair’s success by spreading the word about the event on Facebook, Instagram (bowwowspetfair) and Twitter (@BowWowsPetFair).

“Social media makes a big impact by bringing more adopters to the fair,” she said, “helping us save as many lives as possible.”

For more information about the 16th annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair, click here or email [email protected].