The decision to adopt a pet is one of the most rewarding choices anyone can make. By opening your home to a shelter animal, you not only gain a loyal companion but also give that pet a second chance at life. Across the country, thousands of animals wait in shelters for families who can provide them with love, safety, and care.
This year, the importance of adoption is being highlighted in a creative way through the 9th Anniversary Play for Paws campaign by Avia (Aviagames). Running from August 24 to September 13, 2025, this campaign brings gaming and animal welfare together, raising awareness about adoption while directly supporting shelter pets.
How Gaming Supports Adopt a Pet Awareness
In Play for Paws 2025, players of Solitaire Clash and Bingo Tour complete in-game tasks to collect “Dry Food.” This food is then used to feed virtual animal avatars. What makes it meaningful is that each avatar represents a real pet currently cared for by the Nevada SPCA, a no-kill animal shelter.
For every virtual feeding action, Avia donates USD $0.05 to the shelter. These funds go toward medical treatment, daily care, and adoption services. By linking simple gaming actions to real-world donations, the campaign highlights the importance of adopting pets rather than buying them.
Real Animals Featured in the Campaign
The avatars in Play for Paws are not just graphics—they showcase real shelter pets waiting for homes. Players can tap on these avatars to learn about the animals’ stories and even share them with others. This added visibility helps increase the chances that these pets will be adopted by families who can provide them with the care they need.
The Bigger Message: Why Adopt a Pet?
Every year, millions of cats and dogs end up in shelters. While many of them are healthy, loving animals, they face uncertain futures without adoption. Choosing to adopt a pet instead of buying one helps reduce overcrowding in shelters, supports animal welfare organizations, and gives animals a much-needed second chance.
Through campaigns like Play for Paws, awareness spreads about the benefits of adoption. It reminds people that behind every shelter door, there are pets full of love, waiting for someone to take them home.
Community Partnerships for Change
To amplify this initiative, Avia has also partnered with TheGoodHype, which creates engaging livestreams and community-driven content. This collaboration spreads the message further, encouraging more people to participate in the campaign and learn why adoption matters.
Final Thoughts
When you adopt a pet, you do more than rescue an animal—you change its future forever. The 9th Anniversary Play for Paws campaign beautifully connects gaming with this important cause, ensuring more people understand the value of adoption.