The Homeless Pets At Helen Woodward Animal Center Are Having Their Own Summer Olympics

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The Homeless Pets At Helen Woodward Animal Center Are Having Their Own Summer Olympics
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While the world is still facing the huge problem of abandoned animals, this shelter came up with a creative idea to get them adopted.

It seems that the summer edition of the Olympic Games, which is held once every 4 years, usually in July or August, has a very serious competitor – the 2024 Critter OlymPETs.

While people all around the world waited with excitement for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Helen Woodward Animal Center orphan pets teamed up for an O-PAW-ning Ceremony, marking their very own adorable competition.

The shelter calls it the 2024 Critter OlymPETs and just like the human Olympians, the pets will be competing in events such as swimming, gymnastics, soccer, climbing and sailingIt’s not the first time the shelter has held OlymPET games alongside the summer Olympics.

This unique, private non-profit organization in San Diego County has been strengthening the bond between humans and animals for over 50 years. Through trust,, and respect, the shelter is continuously creating a legacy of caring. And now, by bringing attention to their Critter OlymPETs once again, Helen Woodward Animal Center expects to find forever homes for as many abandoned animals as possible.

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