Are you looking for a four-legged best friend for yourself, or for your furbaby? Have you been searching for the purrfect paw that will fit into yours? If so, get ready to open your heart on June 6 to a new boopable addition to the family as the Santa Monica Animal Shelter hosts its 2026 Annual Fundraiser. Not only will you have a chance to adopt a pawsome best friend, you’ll also get to win amazing raffle prizes, have your face painted, enjoy juicy burgers, meet the cool Santa Monica Police Department Mounted Unit, and more! Proceeds raised will go to the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility dedicated to caring for homeless animals and helping them them their furever homes.

We are very excited to share that our fifth Annual Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation Fundraiser will be on Saturday, June 6th 2026, from 12-3 at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.

• Tour the shelter and meet the animals waiting to be adopted, many animals will have reduced adoption fees
• For a small donation you could win fantastic prizes from our raffle
• Bid on unique experiences in our silent auction
• Face painting by The Magical Atelier
• Burgers from Troop 2
• Meet the Santa Monica Police Department Mounted Unit
• Balloon animals from Wild About Balloons LA
• And more!

This year we will also be celebrating six years of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Foundation. We hope to see you there.

When adopting a dog or cat, remember the 3-3-3 rule: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to adjust, and 3 months to feel at home. Be patient with your new best friend, earn their trust, and in return, you’ll receive unwavering loyalty and unconditional love. See you at Santa Monica Animal Shelter on June 6 for their 2026 Annual Fundraiser.