2023 Remember Me Thursday® Events
Helen Woodward Animal Center:
Org: Helen Woodward Animal Center
City: San Diego
Where: Balboa Park near Sixth Ave & Laurel Street
When: Thursday September 28, 2023 at 4 PM-7 PM
What:
In honor of Remember Me Thursday® on September 28th, 2023, San Diego animal shelters will unite to shine a light on the importance of pet adoption, and the public is encouraged to attend. Join us at Balboa Park near Sixth Ave & Laurel Street from 4PM to 7PM, as we celebrate the life-saving act of animal rescue, and remember shelter pets that still need us. There will be live music and three animal rescue organizations will be awarded grants! This event is hosted by Helen Woodward Animal Center and kindly sponsored by TrustedHousesitters.
https://balboapark.org/event/remember-me-thursday-pet-rescue-awareness-event/
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Dorchester Paws:
Org: Dorchester Paws, Your Community Animal Shelter
City: San Diego
Where: Azalea Park 105 W 5th S St, Summerville, SC 29483
When: Thursday September 28
What:
Remember Me Thursday is an annual worldwide event for sharing the importance of pet adoption and shining a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues.
Shine a light on Remember Me Thursday by purchasing a lantern for your pet(s)! Lanterns are available for a donation. You choose the amount. Your lantern will be decorated with your pet’s name, or with any name you choose, handwritten by the staff of Dorchester Paws.
Why take part in Remember Me Thursday?
Pet ownership is on the rise, with more than 50% of households having at least one pet. Despite this, more than 6 million cats and dogs enter an animal shelter each year. While many pets find their forever homes, there are around 1 million dogs and cats that do not find homes and spend the final moments of their lives in the shelter.
Want to join us on Remember Me Thursday?
Join us at Azalea Park on Thursday, September 28th to share the importance of pet adoption and honor the lives of the animals who aren’t with us today. We hope you will come walk around the pond to see your pet’s name, whether it be one you recently rescued, have had in your family for years, or one that has crossed the rainbow bridge, on a lantern.
Want to participate but can’t make the event?
Show your support for them on Remember Me Thursday by purchasing a lantern.
https://dorchesterpaws.org/event/remember-me-thursday-4/
Friends of Eden Animal Rescue
Org: Friends of Eden Animal Rescue
City: Eden, North Carolina
Where: John Grogan Park, 308 East Stadium Drive, Eden, NC
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 3 PM PDT
What:
Remember Me Thursday, which takes place on the fourth Thursday of every September, is an international social media awareness day that shines a light on the millions of orphan pets waiting in shelters and remembers those pets who never got their second chance.
This year, Friends of Eden Animal Rescue will light luminaries in honor of the 1,316 dogs and cats that did not get a second chance in 2022 in Rockingham County.
https://www.facebook.com/events/634774988590016
Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
Org: Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
City: Port Clinton, Ohio
Where: 3620 E STATE RD, PORT CLINTON, OHIO
When: Thursday September 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM-8:55 PM PDT
What:
BE A PART OF THE global awareness MOVEMENT
Animal-lovers and animal welfare organizations across
the globe unite Thursday, September 28th, 2023 with a Remember Me Thursday Virtual and In-0Person Candle-Lighting Ceremony.
The candles, lit on the exact same day across the world, will honor the millions of pets who lost their lives without the benefit of a loving home and shine a light on the millions of healthy pets who are still awaiting adoption.
Please join ISLAND SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY
as we shine a light on orphan pets Thursday, September 28th, 2023
When: SEPTEMBER 28TH
Where: 3620 E STATE RD, PORT CLINTON, OHIO
The Remember Me Thursday kicks off at 7:30PM
7:30 – 8:55 Refreshments & Activities
9:00 Candle-lighting ceremony
– opening address from: NANCY BENEVENTO
– SHANNON WOESSNER will light the first candle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1254262541949633
Iroquois County Animal Rescue
Org: Iroquois County Animal Rescue
City: Iroquois, IL
Where: 100 W Lincoln Ave, Iroquois, IL
When: 14 days duration. Sept 16 at 9 AM – Sep 29 at 3 PM PDT
What:
In honor of Remember Me Thursday, our shelter will be offering FREE adult cat adoptions to pre-approved applicants with a current cat who is spayed and current on vaccinations. In addition, for every cat adopted, ICARe will pull an adult cat from an Animal Control facility or high kill animal shelter in Illinois.
What is “Remember Me Thursday”? September 28th is an annual day of recognition for all of the healthy, adoptable pets who are euthanized in shelters and Animal Control facilities in order to make room to take in more unwanted pets. Every year over 1 million healthy cats and dogs are euthanized in US shelters while waiting for their forever homes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/253581890761902
Michiana Humane Society
Org: Michiana Humane Society
City: Michigan City
Where: 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN, United States, 46360
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4 PM – 6 PM PDT
What:
We will observe Remember Me Thursday on September 28, 2023 here at the Michiana Humane Society. It will be our 10th anniversary of this beautiful event. You are invited to dedicate candles in memory of your pets who are no longer here.
On the fourth Thursday of September, people gather all over the world to remember beloved pets who have died, and shelter animals who never found loving homes.
Remember Me Thursday is free to all. Children and leashed pets are welcome. or by coming to the shelter. They will also be available the night of the event.
We will have a “decorating table” available beginning at 5:30 pm central. If you want to put photos, drawings or messages on your luminarias, you may come into the shelter to pick up bags before September 28.
The shelter will be open to the public prior to the ceremony and briefly afterward. The traditional ceremony begins at 6:30pm CT, with a few words then the lighting of the luminarias. We will leave them glowing until the sun has gone down, so that everyone can have a quiet period to remember their pets.
If you have questions, contact us at (219) 872-4499. Starting September 5th, you may purchase your luminarias for $5 each by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Eo7mH3.
Please join us as we light luminarias dedicated to those animals and remember the love they gave us.
https://www.facebook.com/events/317140117457774
Helen Sanders CatPAWS:
Org: Helen Sanders CatPAWS
City: The Beach House in Seal Beach
Where: 15 1st Street, Seal Beach, CA, United States, California
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
What:
On September 28, 2023, the entire world will share the importance of pet adoption, and shine a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues. Since its inception in 2013, Remember Me Thursday® has made more than 1.5 billion impressions on social media.
On #RememberMeThursday, love your rescue and help others #SeeTheLight. It’s up to you to spread the word.
CatPAWS will be holding an intimate ceremony on the sand at 1st and Ocean in Seal Beach, CA with readings and sharing stories. Flameless candles and cookies will be provided. This event is open to everyone – please join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/263492846633953
Tuff Dawgs Rescue
Org: Tuff Dawgs Rescue
City:
Where:
When: Thursday September 28, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What:
What is “Remember Me Thursday”?
September 28th is an annual day of recognition for all of the healthy, adoptable pets who are euthanized in shelters and Animal Control facilities in order to make room to take in more unwanted pets. Every year over 1 million healthy cats and dogs are euthanized in US shelters while waiting for their forever homes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/980578623223959
Halo For Animals
Org: Halo For Animals
City: Sullivan
Where: 301 Emma Ln, Sullivan, MO 63080, United States
When: Thursday, September 28 at 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
What:
Will you help shine a light on the pets at the Sullivan pound waiting for homes? On September 28, you can join us for a short candle-lighting ceremony around 7 p.m. to raise awareness for all orphan pets looking for homes now and honoring those that didn’t get that chance. Come out earlier at 5:45 to visit with the pets waiting for homes. Bring your own candles or we will have some on hand.
Visit https://remembermethursday.org/contest/ to tell your story about how your rescue pet changed your life!
Can’t join us? Light a virtual candle: https://remembermethursday.org/gallery-sign-up/ or post your candle-lighting on our page. Use #RememberMeThursday #ShineALight #SullivanPound
https://www.facebook.com/events/2050730211946645
Rescued Treasures Cat Café by PALnv
Org: Rescued Treasures Cat Café by PALnv
City: Las Vegas, NV
Where: 4155 N Rancho Drive, #150, Las Vegas, NV
When: Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 – 7:00 PM
What:
Remember Me Thursday is an international awareness day that brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters. Join us at PAL in celebrating Remember Me Thursday with a candlelight ceremony to shine a light on orphan pets waiting for forever homes.
Thursday, September 28
6:00 PM at Rescued Treasures Cat Café
https://www.facebook.com/events/1330070151218742
Humane Society of Marathon County
Org: Humane Society of Marathon County
City: Wausau, WI
Where: 7001 Packer Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-9321, United States
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 5:45 PM
What:
Join us for a candlelit vigil around our Tux Memorial on 9/28/23 at 7:45pm.
Candles will be provided and you are invited to bring a tag in remembrance of any pet that has crossed the rainbow bridge to place on the memorial. Attendees are asked to share who they are lighting their candle for and tears are often shed remembering the four-legged friends who added so much to our lives.
Help others #SeeTheLight for rescues on September 28, 2023, the entire world will share the importance of pet adoption, and shine a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues.
Since its inception in 2013, Remember Me Thursday® has made more than 1.5 billion impressions on social media.
On #RememberMeThursday, love your rescue and help others #SeeTheLight. It’s up to you to spread the word.
https://www.facebook.com/events/279425765033057
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