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Uniting the World for Orphan Pets

Now going into its fourth year, Remember Me Thursday® aims to unite individuals and pet adoption organizations around the world to be an unstoppable, integrated voice for orphan pets in need of forever homes.

“Millions of beautiful, adoptable pets will lose their lives in 2016,” states Mike Arms, President and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center. “We all come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, but together, we can raise our voices and share one life-saving message and literally save millions of pets on this one day.”

In the previous three years of the campaign, 164 countries supported the movement with hundreds of thousands of individuals and more than 500 separate animal welfare organizations around the globe holding candle-lighting ceremonies of their own, spreading the message on social media, visiting the Remember Me Thursday website, or lighting a virtual candle. Celebrities such as Diane Keaton, Carrie Ann Inaba, Katherine Heigl, Alan Cumming and dozens more, along with professional sports teams, have used social media to share the “opt to adopt” message and save orphan pets. This year social media pet stars such as Lil Bub, Cole & Marmalade, and Tuna Melts My Heart have also joined the cause.

Spread Life-Saving Awareness, Win Life-Saving Food or Funds!

This year, you could win life-saving food or funds for a non-profit of your choice just by adding your adopted pet’s photo on to the #RememberTheRescue Photo Wall. Your photo and story will help shine a light on orphan pets waiting for forever homes right now. Contest open September 1st!

Are You an Organization? Help Amplify the Message!

Grassroots programs and events sprung up around the world, in countries like: Germany, Mexico, Canada, Spain, the Philippines, Japan, Puerto Rico, Australia, the United Kingdom, and many more. Thousands of candles have been lit at the Remember Me Thursday® virtual candle gallery, while thousands more have been lit at ceremonies honoring orphan pets around the globe. If you are a pet adoption organization, or an animal rescue, and you would like to join Remember Me Thursday®, you can register to become a partner organization here! Looking for ideas? Check out the ways other organizations participate here.