Cats, dogs, and community. Here is how MARS adoption events work — and how to make the most of them.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. And a special shout-out to the ones who swore they weren't keeping it. You know who you are. The dad who said the foster dog was "temporary." The one who now has a nickname for the cat. The one who gets up early on Saturday to take the dog to the park even when no one asked him to. The one who said "absolutely not" and then spent the night on the floor next to a scared rescue puppy. We see you. And we think you're kind of the best

Thank you to Simply Ride and everyone who joined us for Barks & Bikes! Together, this event raised $744 to support rescue pets through care like vaccines, microchips, sterilization, and more.