Sacramento County’s favorite pet festival is back for another year of tail-wagging fun. The 3rd Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire will take place at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Rd.  

The event, open to the public with free admission, offers activities for animal lovers of all ages. Guests can browse pet-related booths, support local businesses, enter raffles, and grab photos of their pets with Pet Photos by Olin. Food trucks will be on-site serving up treats, and attendees can meet adoptable pets throughout the event. Dogs are welcome to attend, provided they are on a leash no longer than six feet.  

For those looking to adopt a new furry companion, the Bradshaw Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees for dogs and cats during the festival, from Noon to 5 p.m. Adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, vaccinations, monthly preventatives, and a one-year license for Sacramento County residents.  

Early attendees will receive an official event tote bag filled with goodies, available while supplies last.   The event’s food truck lineup will include: Señor Burger, Pinorrito , The Fry Boys, Daisy’s Desserts and Softy Star Sweets  

The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire was established in 2022 to honor animal control officer Roy C. Marcum, who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 28, 2012. The event pays tribute to Officer Marcum’s legacy while encouraging responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in the community.   The festival is made possible by the support of its sponsors, including Sky River Casino, Kim Pacini-Hauch RE/MAX Gold Sierra Oaks, and Berg Injury Lawyers.  

For more information, visit the Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s website https://animalcare.saccounty.gov/Pages/default.aspxHERE.