To get people excited about animal adoption, these ads, campaigns and photos turn pleas for people to adopt into fun songs, dances, or funny online interactions.
Pets like Maru, Grumpy Cat, Doge and Tuna the dog have a conquered quite a bit of the Internet—as well as many people’s hearts—just with their very distinct personalities. Some of these campaigns play off of this idea too, like a meme-inspired campaign by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) that depicts a flying "hovercat."
One of the best examples of an unusual, but effective way to get people to see themselves with an adopted pet was the "muttbombing" campaign by Dallas Pets Alive! that had puppies photobomb selfies taken by random users on Instagram.
21 Fun Animal Adoption Campaigns
From Single Feline Dating Sites to Puppy-Injected Selfies:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 9, 2014 — Marketing
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Puppy-Injected Selfies
This Dallas Pets Alive! Campaign Has Dogs Interrupt Selfies on Instagram
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Adorable Canine Adoption Photography
These Captures by Jessica Trinh are Absolutely Astonishing
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Personality-Priding Pet Advertisements
This SPCA Adoption Ad Puts Personality Over Pedigree
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Canine Custom Campaigns
These Date-a-Dog Ads Invite Aspiring Puppy Owners to Adopt
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Iconic Pet Character Ads
The HKAAC Animal Adoption Centre Campaign Encourages Experiences
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Conversing Kitten Campaigns
MAKE's Talking Kitten Commercial Will Have You Adopting Furry Friends
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Adorable Feline Adoption Sites
Follow the Lives of Cute Cats with the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
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Adopted Animal Photography
Photographer Theron Humphrey is Behind These Why We Rescue Photos
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Human Canine Pairings
The Doggelganger Site Finds Your Perfect Dog
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Treasure-Hunting Hound Campaigns
These Sao Paulo City Hall Ads Encourage Adoption
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Online Chat-Inspired Adoption
The Catroulette Site Sifts Through Felines Who Need Homes
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Pooch-Saving Health Drinks
The ‘KOMBUCHADOG’ Drink Helps Rescue Dogs Find Homes
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Perplexed Pet PSAs
Shelter Pet Project Ads by Draftfcb Adorably Promotes Adoption
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Foxy Feline Adoption Videos
Cosmopolitan Promotes Pet Adoption with a 'Cats + Abs' Music video
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Precious Pet Adoptions
The Shopping Total Ad Campaign Shows That Adopting Changes Lives
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Social Animal Adoption Campaigns
Famous Animals on Instagram Help to Promote Pet Adoptions
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Flying Feline Campaigns
The ASPCA 'Hovercat' Ad Makes the Most of Cat Memes
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Kitten Delivery Services
Celebrate National Cat Day by Ordering a Kitten Through Uber
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Pet Adoption Sitcom Parodies
The Fresh Pup of Bel Air is a Fun Way to Increase Adoption Awareness
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Paw-Friendly Networking Sites
'MySocialPetwork' Gives Your Pet a Chance to Connect with Others
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Expanded Pet Apparel Capsule
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Pet Caretaking-Focused Plush Collections
Build-A-Bear Has Introduced Its Promise Pets Collection
Playful Coffee Merch Collabs
The Starbucks x Mofusand Merch Blends a Whimsy Coffee Culture
Emotion Recognition Robot Pets
The 'Kakaloom' Pet Responds to the User's Mood and More
Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences
Petco Introduces the Cheeky 'My Human' Product Line
Personalized Pet-Inspired Handbags
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Pet-Inspired Perfumes
Velvétail Perfumes Makes Fragrances Inspired by Dog and Cat Breeds
Plush Pet Hotels
Goodwoof 2025 Will Feature a Jellycat Dog Hotel Pop-Up
Month-Long Airport Photography Exhibitions
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Debuts Dogs in Flight
Retro Athletic Pet Accessories
The Adidas Originals Pet Accessories Collection is Extra-Cute
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
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AI-Generated Pet Teasers
Iams' I Want a Puppy/Kitten Studios Helps People Pitch an Idea
Affectionate Insult Beer Cans
Foster's Love You Cans Help Buddies Connect Through Rude Names
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Dog-Friendly Valentine's Gifts
Years.com's Valentine’s Day Selection Box Creates Special Moments
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits
PetSmart’s Holiday Movie Capsule Stocks Iconic Movie Costumes for Pets
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
AI-Powered Cat Analyzers
The Pharaoh’s Lost Cat by Sheba Searches for Descendants of Egyptian Cats
AI-Powered Pet Products
PETKIT is Showcasing an Expanded Range of Connected Devices at CES 2026
Charity Firefighter Calendars
The 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar Pairs Rescue Animals
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
Inclusive Pet Promotion Campaigns
Tractor Supply Company Debuts Its Purina Days Event
Pet-Finding Billboards
Hrvatski Telekom Created Scented Billboards That Attract Lost Dogs
Adoptable Rabbit Races
400 Conejos Mezcal is Hosting The Bunny Bowl as a Super Bowl Pre-Game Event
GenAI Mascot Campaigns
Fiverr's Prompt and Punishment Introduces AI-Generated Garry
Accordion-Like Cat Shelter
The FurBallRetreat Cat Shelter Expands from Book-Like Form
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Pet-Focused Soccer Programming Initiatives
Purina Introduces the National Pet Kit & a New Campaign
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Game-Day-Ready Dog Campaigns
Blue Buffalo x Olivia Culpo Team Up for Football-Inspired Treats
Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen Debuts a Pet Parenthood Campaign
Immersive Cat Lover Pop-Ups
Whiskas' Purradise Celebrates the Bond Between Cats and Humans
Probiotic Pet Advent Calendars
The Pigs in Blankets Dog Advent Calendar Supports Gut Health
People-Pet Treat Packs
The Mars Tails & Treating Pack Spoils Humans, Dogs and Cats
Pet Social Networks
Doggs.Life Connects Dog Owners And Enthusiasts Worldwide
Value-Forward Pet Insurance Partnerships
PetSmart Continues Its Partnership with Healthy Paws
Valentine's Day Pet Activations
PetSmart is Hosting the Valentine's Day Party on February 14th
Research-Backed Cat Happiness Scales
WHISKAS® Releases Its Findings from Its Whimsical Campaign
Heartwarming AI-Generated Songs
LG Radio Optimism Inspires People to Create One-of-a-Kind Songs
Cyber Pet Companions
OlloBot Introduces Low-Maintenance AI Pets for Emotional Support
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Playful Animal-Themed Fashion Capsules
Tyler McGillivary Has Debuted the Something Fluffy Capsule
Adoptable Cat App Takeovers
Fresh Step's Date Cats, Not Humans Makes Adorable Matches
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Heart-Warming Pet Owner Campaigns
The CESAR 'Love Like Crazy' Campaign Showcases Pet Owner Love
Dog-Shaped Furniture Sets
Elanco’s Pet Collection Turns Flea Awareness into Sculptural Seating
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns
IKEA UK Introduces the Adorable Life in Stitches Campaign
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Pet-Friendly Supper Clubs
Wellness Pet and Hayley Erbert Created a Supper Club for Cats
AI-Powered Dog Adoption Initiatives
PEDIGREE® Has Launched Melhoramigo.ai
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Elderly Companionship Campaigns
Mayores Amigos Matches People in Care Homes with Senior Dogs
Humorous Pet Health Campaigns
IAMS Promotes its PROACTIVE 5 Benefit System with Smooth Deliveries
Mobile Cat Therapy Initiatives
Purina Cat Chow Takes the Therapod Experience to College Campuses
Feline Adventure Board Games
Adventures in Friskies World Includes a Special Toy to Entertain Cats
Pet Cancer-Focused Initiatives
Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Renew Their Collaborative Efforts
Festive Pet Photo-Op Initiatives
PetSmart is Taking Complimentary Holiday Portraits of Pets
Celebratory Dog Daycare Rebranding
Camp Bow Wow Commences a Brand Update and a Strategic Survey
Canine-Focused Wintertime Wellness Campaigns
PetSmart Marks National Walk Your Dog Month
Puppy-Focused Collaborative Contests
Pup-Peroni Partners with Walmart for #BestPup_Contest
Festively Themed Pet Products
The Pooch & Mutt 2025 Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Affectionate Cat Campaigns
SHEBA's Ignored to Adored Invites Cat Parents to Build Better Bonds
Kid-Focused Emotional Wellness Initiatives
NATPAT Pals is Playful and Wellness-Promoting
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Australian Dog Deliveries
Uber Eats and Petbarn Launch a Partnership with Australia’s Delivery Dog
Collaborative Domestic Violence Campaigns
Purina and Sarah Hyland Debut 'Courageous Together'
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
AI-Powered Emergency Pet Lines
911Paws is a Digital Triage Service for Pet Health Emergencies
Dog-Starring Sporty Campaigns
ASICS Taps Felix the Samoyed for Mind's Best Friend Ad
Pet-Focused Re-Branding Initiatives
My Perfect Pet Boasts a Comprehensive Rebrand
Pet Lunar Apparel
adidas introduces Chinese-style pet jackets for Lunar New Year
Cat-Owning Couple Series
Purina ONE's LiveClear, Love Clear Shares Real Struggles with Allergens
Personalized Pet Stories
SHEBA's 4AM Stories Turn Cats into the Stars of Tales with AI
Animal Welfare Group Grants
Petco Love Highlights Its Charitable Petco Love Stories Initiative
Two-Way Pet Translators
PettiChat AI Device Translates Pet Sounds into Real-Time Communication
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
Multi-Faceted Whiskey Brand Programs
TINCUP Whiskey Has Launched the Heart-Warming Project TINPUP
AI Pet Matching Platforms
Amazon’s Tool Uses AI to Pair Adopters with Compatible Shelter Pets
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Dog-Directed Commercials
BARK's Merry Chaos is the First Holiday Ad Directed by Dogs
Pet Community Hubs
PetDiary Lets Users Capture And Share Their Pet’s Journey In One Place
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
Cat-Starred Watch Campaigns
Hublot Taps Karl Lagerfeld's Choupette for the Big Bang Watch Ad
Pet Naming Communities
LetMeName Connects Pet Lovers Through Voting And Adoption Tools
Pet Social Platforms
Bark Baee Builds A Dedicated Social Network For Pet Owners
Canine-Friendly Sporting Events
Mars, Incorporated Will Delight Pets and Their Owners This Summer
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Animal Shelter-Supporting Brand Initiatives
PetAg is Supporting the Work of Shelters United
AI Art Generators
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Feline-Hosted Podcasts
Whiskas' Purrcast Supports & Entertains a New Generation of Pet Parents
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
AI Meme Creators
PicToMeme Turns Images and Ideas Into Viral Memes Instantly
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Campaigns
Over the Moo Taps Dog Cat & Mouse for a National Marketing Push
Digital Dog Shelter Campaigns
Rare Breed Has Initiated the Charitable Treat Your Shelter Promotion
Spooky Single-Ingredient Treats
GivePet Created Its First Freeze-Dried Halloween-Themed Cat Treats
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Pet-Specific Wedding Apparel
Chewy's Frisco Brand Launches a Wedding Collection for Pets
Whimsical Dog-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASEKOO and LittleManyu Launch 'Pawfect Chill Time'
Pet Services Platforms
Petset.Life Helps Users Launch and Share Petsitting Profiles Easily
AI Pet Companions
WoafMeow Delivers AI Insights to Understand and Support Your Pet’s Emotions
Pet-Pleasing Delivery Menus
Deliveroo and French Bandit Collaborated to Delight People & Pets
Dog-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Universal Joint is Running Its Dogust Campaign in August
Dog Tax Credit Campaigns
Blue Buffalo Debuts a Dog Tax Credit Campaign
AI Brand Mascots
Create Personalized AI Mascots with Showfer.ai to Boost Engagement
Large-Scale Adoption Initiatives
Pet Supplies Plus Runs Best Adoption Event Ever
AI Pet Arts
PetPicture AI Creates Personalized Pet Portraits Using Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Pet Adoption Events
North Shore Animal League America Launches Its Tour for Life Initiative
Pet Voice Translators
Human To Pet Cat Voice Translation Converts Speech Into Cat Sounds
Pet Content Studios
Tails & Frames Turns Pet Photos And Videos Into Shareable Art Online AI
Pet-Safe Pheromone Solutions
SIGNS Launches Four Pheromone Products for Cats, Dogs, and Bunnies
Cat Cafe Beds
Enhanced Feline Relaxation Pet Furniture with Café-Inspired Design
Gamified Cat Tax Campaigns
HitPaw Launches the 2026 Pay the Cat Tax Campaign
Cat Pet-Care Podcasts
WHISKAS Presents the Purrcast Platform with Cats as Hosts
Pet Donation-Focused Basketball Partnerships
Friskies Partners with University of Arizona Wildcats
High-Protein Cultivated Treats
Friends & Family Pet Food is Launching First-of-Its-Kind Product
Pancake-Centric Health Campaigns
Pancakes Against Breast Cancer Sparks Conversation & Action
Animal Casting Directories
Animals.Film Helps Users Find And List Animals For Creative Productions
Sporty Pet-Centric Video Series
Purina Pro Plan Launched Fueled By Video Series
AI Pet Portraits
PetPic AI Creates Custom AI-Generated Pet Portraits With Style and Detail
Custom Pet Portraits
Portrait Mom Creates Personalized Pet Art For Keepsakes And Gifts
Local Care Services
Kidsit Connects You To Babysitters, Pet Sitters, And Dog Walkers
Animated Code Companions
OpenAI Codex Pets Add Real-Time Coding Through Interactive Characters
Gamified Animal Aids
Cats-We Turns Virtual Pet Care Into Real Support for Cats in Need
Reflective Memory Platforms
My Dog Is The Best Helps Users Reflect On Pet Memories And Growth
Pet Wellness Insights
Daily Pet Care Tips By PetCareDaily For Everyday Pet Wellness
Cat-Like Attitude Certifications
Friskies' Certified Frisky is a Playful Nod to Cat-Like Behavior
Myth-Busting Pet Campaigns
Royal Canin Runs a Campaign for National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Animal Welfare-Focused Rosé Events
ARF Hamptons Introduces the Special Rescues & Rosé Event