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Habbas & Associates, a law firm in San José, California, has announced it will cover all adoption fees during a special event at the San José Animal Care Center on March 28, 2026. The event, called ‘Ruff on Injustice with a Heart for Paws Day,’ aims to place at least 150 pets into loving, permanent homes in the San José area.
Why it matters
The partnership between Habbas & Associates and the San José Animal Care Center aims to help more animals in need find forever homes, especially during the predictable ‘kitten season’ when shelters often see an influx of young animals. By covering adoption fees, the event hopes to facilitate more adoptions and free up space at the shelter to assist even more animals.
The details
During the one-day event from 10 AM to 4 PM, the San José Animal Care Center will have all animals available for adoption vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and provided with any necessary medical care. Shelter staff will be on hand to help potential adopters find the right pet for their family. In addition to waiving adoption fees, Habbas & Associates will provide new pet parent adoption kits to each adopter while supplies last.
The Ruff on Injustice with a Heart for Paws Day adoption event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.The event will run from 10 AM to 4 PM.
The players
Habbas & Associates
A law firm in San José, California, that is partnering with the San José Animal Care Center to host the Ruff on Injustice with a Heart for Paws Day adoption event and cover all adoption fees.
San José Animal Care Center
The animal shelter in San José, California, that is hosting the Ruff on Injustice with a Heart for Paws Day adoption event in partnership with Habbas & Associates.
Jennifer Maguire
The San José City Manager who thanked Habbas Law for their generosity in supporting the animal shelter’s mission.
Matt Mahan
The Mayor of San José who expressed gratitude to Habbas Law for helping the animal shelter waive adoption fees and find forever homes for more pets.
Omar Habbas
The founding attorney of Habbas & Associates who explained the firm’s motivation to underwrite the adoptions and help animals in need.
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What they’re saying
“I would like to thank Habbas Law for their generosity in supporting ACS’ mission to be an ally to animals in need.”
— Jennifer Maguire, San José City Manager (PR Newswire)
“Every animal that comes through our shelter deserves a home/ Our team works every day to make that possible, and it takes partners who share that commitment. Thanks to Habbas Law, we can waive adoption fees and help 150 more pets find the forever homes they deserve.”
— Matt Mahan, San José Mayor (PR Newswire)
“Animals don’t end up in shelters because they did something wrong. They end up here because something in their world fell apart. My family has always believed that when you can protect something vulnerable, you do it. Underwriting these adoptions is about easing fear, restoring trust, and giving animals what they need most, a life beyond a shelter door.”
— Omar Habbas, Attorney (PR Newswire)
What’s next
Additional information about the San José Animal Care Center Ruff on Injustice with Heart for Paws Day adoption event on March 28 from 10 AM to 4 PM can be found on the official City of San Jose website.
The takeaway
This partnership between a local law firm and the San José Animal Care Center demonstrates how businesses can leverage their resources to support animal welfare and help more pets find loving homes, especially during predictable high-intake periods for shelters.