Change a Pet\u2019s Life Day is celebrated annually on January 24. This special day is for encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need.<\/p>\n
When you adopt a pet and make them a member of your family, everything changes in their world – and yours too. Numerous studies have shown that having a pet reduces stress and improves mental health. Pet ownership also provides a sense of purpose and improves physical health.<\/p>\n
DACC encourages residents to visit one of the County\u2019s seven animal care centers and find a loving companion. Today is a perfect opportunity for you to become acquainted with your local animal care center and help homeless pets.<\/p>\n
If you already have adopted the four-legged love of your life, or you\u2019re just not ready to take that step, you can still help a dog or cat get closer to finding the family they deserve.<\/p>\n
You can celebrate Change a Pet\u2019s Life Day in the following ways:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adopt:\u00a0Find your next pet<\/a>\u00a0from one of DACC\u2019s animal care centers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Connect: Become a fan! Follow DACC and your local animal care center on\u00a0Facebook,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0(formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n \u2022 Engage: Become a\u00a0DACC Volunteer<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Support: Foster or help network those in DACC\u2019s care. Donate to the\u00a0Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Share: Inspire others to adopt by sharing your pet\u2019s story.<\/p>\n \u201cPets bring immeasurable joy to our lives,\u201d said Director Marcia Mayeda. \u201cNational Change a Pet\u2019s Life Day is the perfect opportunity to find a forever friend who will bring unconditional love and a lifetime of companionship and devotion.\u201d<\/p>\n You can help us reach our goal of placing animals into new, forever homes by adopting today. Your kindness will be repaid countless times by the love and affection of your new family member. If you cannot adopt a pet now, you can always make life better for a loving animal by volunteering at one of our animal care centers.<\/p>\n