FIDO Friendly Magazine 18th Annual Cross-country Pet Adoption Tour: Get Your Licks on Route 66\u00ae<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t August 05, 2026<\/strong> <\/span> It\u2019s the <\/span>Route 66 Centennial <\/strong>this year so what better way to help celebrate this historic year than with another road trip down America\u2019s Favorite Highway to help save the animals. See all the Centennial fun here:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/route66centennial.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re revving up for another heartwarming ride to help save the lives of shelter pets across America!\u00a0<\/p>\n For 17\u00a0amazing years, the\u00a0Get Your Licks on Route 66\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0 Pet\u00a0Adoption Tour has helped over\u00a021,000 pets\u00a0find their forever homes \u2014 and we\u2019re not stopping now!<\/p>\n It\u2019s that time of year again where\u00a0FIDO Friendly<\/strong>\u00a0travels down the Mother Road, stopping at shelters along the way to support adoption events from September 5th\u00a0to October 3rd, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n We helped to place over 1200 pets into new forever homes in 2025 bringing our total to over 21,000 pets finding the love they deserve. Join us this year as we continue to travel down America\u2019s Favorite Highway, helping to save lives, one shelter at a time.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The cross-country pet adoption tour kicks off September 5th, in Los Angeles.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n We bring our giant spinning wheel filled with prizes provided by our sponsors where a donation gives attendees a chance to win fabulous prizes with all proceeds benefitting the shelters at the end of the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Thanks to our sponsors who have signed up thus far to help us save lives, one shelter at a time!\u00a0Please visit their websites<\/strong>\u00a0to see the great products they have to offer and hope to see you at one of our shelter events!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Thanks to our sponsors who have signed up thus far to help us save lives, one shelter at a time!\u00a0Please visit their websites<\/strong>\u00a0to see the great products they have to offer and hope to see you at one of our shelter events!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Campaign Partner <\/strong>–\u00a0Tranquil Tails<\/a>\u00ae is our Campaign Partner for this year’s FIDO Friendly\u00ae Get Your Licks on Route 66\u00ae tour. Throughout this year’s journey, Tranquil Tails\u00ae will help us share stories from the road, support community outreach, support shelter events, and encourage pet lovers to become part of our mission. We believe this partnership will help us reach even more families while reminding people that every adoption changes two lives\u2014the pet’s and the persons.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Media Sponsor<\/strong>\u00a0Pet Life Radio<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest pet podcast and radio network with\u00a07+ million monthly\u00a0listeners\u00a0<\/strong>and a global reach of\u00a0250 million subscribers. Pet Life Radio will run our Tour PSA several times during the tour. They are the official radio network of the\u00a0American HumaneAssociation\u00a0and a multi-award-winning platform trusted by pet lovers worldwide<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HandsOn Gloves<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0HandsOn Gloves is the #1 Ranked, Multi-Award Winning, Patented animal shedding\/bathing\/grooming gloves that animals prefer for the generous massage they provide.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MyPlaceHotels<\/a>\u00a0– Every eligible stay that includes a pet fee helps you build toward future rewards through Stay Rewarded\u00ae. It\u2019s our way of saying thank you for choosing My Place Hotels for every member of your family, paws included.<\/p>\n So go ahead, plan the road trip, pack the treats, and let your loyal travel companion help you earn on every adventure!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n KOA<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0our mission is to connect people to the outdoors and each other. That\u2019s why our 500+ campgrounds across North America make it easy to enjoy the beauty of nature and share adventures with family and friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Signs2U Boise<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Wrapping our tour vehicle since 2020<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tito\u2019s Vodka for Dog People<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0An important part of the story at Tito\u2019s Handmade Vodka is the innate connection the company has with its canine counterparts. Since the beginning, Tito\u2019s has been committed to supporting and protecting animals and, through its Vodka for Dog People program has helped better the lives of pets and their families. Tito\u2019s amplifies the work of animal-based nonprofits across the nation and beyond, with a focus on supporting low cost spay\/neuter services and veterinary care. To learn more, visit www.vodkafordogpeople.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR TIMES AND ADDRESS AS SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 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2026 Tour Shelter Dates and Locations\u00a0<\/h2>\n
East Valley Animal Shelter
14409 Van Owen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405\u00a0<\/p>\n
Humane Society of Sedona
PetSmart location:
2356 West State
Rte. 89-A
Sedona, AZ 86336\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eastside Animal Shelter
8920 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112\u00a0<\/p>\n
Espinoal Humane Society
PetSmart location:
3561 Zafarrano Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87507\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moore Animal Shelter
3500 S. I35 Service Rd.
Moore, OK 73160\u00a0<\/p>\n
ARF of Tulsa
Woodland Hills Mall
7021 S. Memorial Drive
Tulsa, OK 74133\u00a0<\/p>\n
Animal Protection League
PetSmart location
3183 S Veterans Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62704\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
West Suburban Humane Society
Event: Barrkapalooza\/ Get Your Licks on Rt 66
Lisle Park\u00a0Location
1825 Short Street
Lisle, IL\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nebraska Humane
8929 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68134<\/p>\n