The event kicked off Friday at 3 p.m. with adoption prices at $30 for dogs and $15 for cats. Later in the evening, live music was featured by the Blue Haired Bettys along with a candlelight vigil to support the animals.

Angela Brown, a co-owner of AnnaBelle’s Pet Station in Lansing, has been attending Adopt-A-Fest for a few years now and considers the event special for many reasons.

“There are so many cute babies here, I just love it,” Brown said. “I’m also shopping around for people I know that want a particular dog. (This) is traditionally a really wonderful event. They’ve had years where they’ve adopted over 100 animals.”

The event continued through the night and into the morning on Saturday, with plenty of volunteers signed up for the late-night hours. Saturday featured different events such as a pet parade, dog costume contest and cat show. The adoptions ended at 9 p.m.

Stockbridge, Mich., resident Jennifer Nobel brought her chocolate-brown pitbull-mix, Deja, for the first costume contest where she ended up taking first place. Nobel had just adopted another dog, India, from the shelter a few months ago.

“We were looking for something fun to do (and) get out of the house,” Nobel said. “We were very excited to dress our dog up and bring her into the parade.”

Pet owners also were allowed to bring their pets in to get vaccinated, microchipped and licensed Saturday afternoon at the low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinic.

Holt, Mich., resident Jennifer Scriver just started volunteering at the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter a few weeks ago, mostly walking the dogs on weekends. Scriver said she didn’t plan on adopting a pet just yet but came to show her support.

“I think it’s just amazing that they’re here for 30 hours and trying to adopt these animals and get them loving homes,” Scriver said. “I think just that they’re here and showing their commitment, seeing the same people every week volunteer, it’s just amazing.”