Tranquil Tails joins FIDO Friendly’s Route 66 pet adoption tour

Tranquil Tails® and FIDO Friendly® Magazine announced a 2026 partnership to support animal shelters, promote pet adoption and back the 18th annual Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour. The campaign begins Sept. 5, 2026, and will bring adoption events and fundraising stops to nine Route 66 destinations from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Why it matters: - U.S. shelters and rescues took in an estimated 5.8 million dogs and cats in 2024, and more than 4.1 million animals found homes through adoption. - Many shelters still face overcrowding, limited resources and the challenge of caring for animals while they wait for adoption. - The partnership ties pet wellness to adoption outreach, which can help support animals during stressful transitions from shelter life to new homes.

What happened: - Tranquil Tails® and FIDO Friendly® Magazine announced a 2026 partnership focused on pet adoption awareness, shelter support and pet wellness. - Tranquil Tails® will serve as the Official Campaign Partner for FIDO Friendly® Magazine’s Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour. - The tour begins Sept. 5, 2026, and will travel from Los Angeles to Chicago. - The 2026 tour will include nine destinations along historic Route 66.

The details: - The Get Your Licks on Route 66® Pet Adoption Tour is a 6,000-mile journey that works with local animal shelters to host adoption events, engage communities and raise awareness and financial support. - Over its first 17 years, the tour helped thousands of homeless pets find homes. - The 2026 tour coincides with the 100th anniversary of Route 66. - Tranquil Tails® plans to promote pet adoption awareness and provide products and samples from its calming and wellness line at participating tour stops. - Tranquil Tails® products are designed to reduce stress and promote calm for cats and dogs. - FIDO Friendly® Magazine has been publishing for 25 years and covers travel, lifestyle, health, adoption and community stories for pet owners. - Greg and Susan Sims have led the adoption tour mission for nearly 18 years. - Learn more about Tranquil Tails - Learn more about FIDO Friendly

Between the lines: - The partnership gives both brands a public-facing way to connect pet wellness with shelter adoption work. - The Route 66 anniversary adds a national-history angle that may help the campaign draw broader attention beyond pet audiences. - The tour’s mix of shelter visits, community events and fundraising creates multiple points of support for local organizations.

What's next: - The 2026 tour will continue building toward its September launch. - Local shelters and communities along Route 66 can expect adoption events, outreach and fundraising tied to the campaign. - Tranquil Tails® and FIDO Friendly® Magazine are positioning the tour as a year-long visibility push for shelter animals and the organizations that care for them.