DOWAGIAC — The community can get their hands on a furry friend this weekend at the Tractor Supply Company in Dowagiac.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dowagiac Tractor Supply Company, 56418 Pokagon St., Dowagiac, will host animal adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more during their annual Out Here with Animals celebration. The celebration is a month-long event that recognizes pets, animals and the people who care for them. As part of the pet-centric happenings, animal lovers will have the opportunity to engage with team members about pet and animal care while supporting local rescue groups that are looking to find a safe home for animals in need, organizers said.

“Tractor Supply celebrates pets and animals of all shapes and sizes year-round,” said Justin King, manager of the Dowagiac Tractor Supply. “With our annual Out Here with Animals event, we get to spotlight our customers, their pets and the local rescue groups that play an integral role in the Dowagiac community. Our team looks forward to this event every year, and we can’t wait to welcome our loyal customers and their pets and animals into the Dowagiac store for pet treat tastings, giveaways and more.”

At the event, the Dowagiac community can also support local pet adoption groups by helping find a great home for animals in need.

Customers can also support the local animal shelter community by participating in Tractor Supply’s pet supplies drive. Happening all month long as part of Out Here with Animals, Tractor Supply is accepting new sealed food, toys, cleaning supplies and other essential pet accessories such as beds, scratching posts, leashes and bowls to be donated to Dowagiac rescues and shelters.

Along with events that celebrate and support Dowagiac pets, Out Here with Animals will feature a sale on premium products for pets, small animals and livestock, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment. Beginning Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 25, customers — and their animals — can enjoy deals on premium brands like Blue Buffalo, Purina Feed, 4health, Hill’s Science Diet and more.

Interested readers can contact the store at (269) 782-9920 for more information or details about participating in Saturday’s pet adoption. For expert advice on raising pets and other animals, readers can visit TractorSupply.com/KnowHow and follow Tractor Supply on Facebook and Instagram. To receive deals and rewards on pet and livestock products, sign up for the Tractor Supply Neighbor’s Club at NeighborsClub.com.