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FIDO Friendly Magazine 17th Annual Cross-country Pet Adoption Tour: Get Your Licks on Route 66®
August 03, 2025 • Travel • Rescue
That's a wrap for our 17th Annual cross-country pet adoption tour, Get Your Licks on Route 66®. Another 1200 pets found new forever homes bringing the total to 21,000 pets adopted in the first 17 years.. Check back as we start planning the 2026 trip down America's Favorite Highway!
On the Road Again!
We’re revving up for another heartwarming ride to help save the lives of shelter...
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