Adorable photos from the 8th Annual Pookie's RescueFest

This fun-filled annual event seeks to increase awareness and promote adoption of homeless pets, tens of thousands of which are abandoned and turned in to local shelters every year in Central Florida. In addition to adoptions, a wide variety of pet services including pet trainers, pet sitters, pet communicators, pet boarding and veterinary services were on-site to provide information, giveaways and more. Natural foods and supplements companies shared educational information on pet nutrition and raffle off goodies. Music, food trucks and entertainment took place as well. And naturally, RescueFest is family- and pet-friendly!