it's National Pet Day (check out pics from 2016 NYC Paws Parade / Adoptapalooza)

photos by Mimi Hong

Sunday, April 10 was the annual NYC Paws Parade that had pets and pet owners showing their best from Madison Square Park to Union Square. Also part of the festivities was the ASPCA’s “Adoptapalooza” which had more than 300 cats, dogs and rabbits available to adopt from over 30 rescue organizations. Sponsor Animal Planet took care of adoption fees and among those on hand were Marnie the Dog, Bernadette Peters and Edie Falco. There was an “Adoptapalooza” in Brooklyn, too, at House of Vans.

Today (Monday, April 11) is National Pet Day. Lots more cuteness below.