Adopt-a-thon

It was wonderful to see 513 cats and dogs find their second chance for love over Valentine's weekend last year during the Hill's SPCA's inaugural 'Second Chance for Love' Adoptathon.

Thousands of you visited the 19 participating SPCAs around the country, and for many, it was love at first sight.

We were so delighted with the result that this year it's happening again!

Valentine's weekend was chosen for the event because, ultimately, successful adoptions are based on love. Cats and dogs fill our homes and our lives with warmth and affection. And, of course, however much we love them, they will love us back even more.

Read some of the second chance for love stories here, and don't forget to share yours! There's a fantastic prize for the winning story, so you have until October 31 to get your story online.

Plus, if you'd like to vote for your favourite SPCA shelter, you can do so here. The winning shelter will receive a $1000 donation from Hill's.

Congratulations to Wellington SPCA who received the most votes in 2009.

Thanks again, New Zealand!