Animal Adoption Center Takes Advantage Of Viral Area 51 Memes To Help Get Adorable Pets Adopted
An Area 51 joke turned into a full-blown internet event, and one animal adoption center saw a chance to make it work for something good. The viral storm around the Facebook-created raid inspired plenty of memes, but Longview Animal Adoption Center used the buzz to push a very different kind of mission, getting pets in need in front of more people.
That kind of timing can be a gift for shelters, especially when a trending topic is already pulling in attention from everywhere. Instead of letting the meme cycle pass by, the center leaned into the joke and tied it to adoptable animals, proving that a little internet chaos can still help real pets find homes.
And the result is a campaign that is equal parts funny and heartwarming.
The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center in Longview, Texas, had a problem. They were FULL of puppies. Bursting at the seams with adorable pups, they had to act fast.
At first, they advertised an adoption special on July 19th:
PUPPIES, PUPPIES, EVERYWHERE.... Friends, we're still FULL, and we still need ADOPTERS!! In addition to our $10 ADOPTION SPECIAL happening through Saturday, 7/20, we're excited to offer a FREE 5 lb bag of Nature's Select of the Arklatex dog food (retail value of $15) with the first 30 dog/puppy adoptions. LACAC chooses to feed Nature's Select to all our shelter animals during their time here—a great starter bag to help your adopted pup adjust at home!! Come down and see us TODAY—so many deserving animals looking for their FURR-EVER homes!! All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations with an approved application. Open 11-5—LACAC—303 HG Mosley Pkwy, 75604.
A mere 24 hours later, however, they found the perfect way to get everybody up in paws: Storm Area 51... but with puppies.
Volunteers and employees at the shelter made and placed adorable "alien" ears and eyes on both humans and pets alike and posed in humorous photos to help spread the word.
Some of the pictures included hilarious tinfoil hats, because what alien conspiracy stories are complete without tinfoil hats?
Of course, it wasn't just doggos and puppies looking for their forever homes, and Longview delivered the im-paws-ible by even getting precious, purr-fect kittens to pose with alien accessories. How do you say no to this? You simply cannot.
That same “don’t look away” energy reminds us of the guardian angel who saved puppies abandoned near a trash can.
In fact, this kitten's photo may have been one of the most popular.
But this little black kitten definitely competed with an adorable factor above and beyond the call of duty.
The staff pulled out all the stops to make the photos adorable, hilarious, and totally memorable!
Fans of the page and the community were not the only ones to enjoy the photos. The post went completely viral very quickly.
But with creativity like this, how could they not? They included this little guy! That's dedication to the adoption process.
It's been proven that Dr. Kristin Neff, self-compassion researcher, states, "Animals can bring joy and comfort, and accessorizing them can enhance their appeal to potential adopters." The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center has truly raised the bar by creatively using viral trends to help adorable pets find loving homes, and we couldn't be more thrilled.
These adoptable pets were definitely "abduction" worthy!
And by far, one of the funniest photos in their alien promotion was this one:
And clearly, the comments rolled in, supportive as ever!
Racking up over 15,000 "likes," more than 5,300 comments, and over 29,000 shares... clearly, everyone was delighted.
For those interested in supporting the admirable efforts of the Longview Animal Adoption Center, their official website offers a wealth of information. The center has cleverly harnessed the viral Area 51 phenomenon, turning a light-hearted Internet joke into a meaningful campaign to connect adorable pets with loving families. This initiative not only showcases the power of humor in outreach but also illustrates how community engagement can lead to impactful results. Even if you are not located in Texas, there are ways to contribute to such causes.
Before you scroll, see these joyful pet adoptions that prove “adopt, don’t shop.”
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