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Hollister Police Animal Care and Services held a dog adoption at The Brass Tap on Mar. 14 featuring several breeds and mixed bred dogs needing homes.
Brass Tap Manager Chrisha Chrispens said she reached out last year about partnering with the Hollister restaurant for a pet adoption event tied to Saint Patrick’s Day instead of Valentine’s Day.
“I love making pets and people happy,” Chrispens said. “And being adopted myself, I resonate with giving a voice to the voiceless and helping animals find loving homes.”
She said she has a dog and cats but will definitely adopt from a shelter in the future, as it was heartwarming to see the animals happily meeting potential adopters.
Animal Services Supervisor Alyssa Carrillo said people forget that the shelter exists, as the facility is tucked away on the west side of the city.
The owner is holding his newly adopted dog from the Hollister Police Animal Care and Services. Photo by Adam Bell. 
Alyssa Carrillo (left) Regina Magdareno, Madeline Hoggard, Olivila Solorzano, Chirisha Chrispens (middle) and Samantha Unadia. Photo by Adam Bell. 
Hollister Police Animal Care van. Photo by Adam Bell. 
Steven Humtfle is getting them used to them walking together. Photo by Adam Bell.
“We had a lot of people asking questions—where we are located—and asking about some of the services we offer,” Carrillo said. “So it’s kind of like a dual-purpose thing where we get some education out there to the community, but also some visibility for dogs that otherwise might not get the visibility at our shelter.”
She said it’s the first year they’ve held the event at the Brass Tap and are hoping to have more, including National Night Out, and possibly partnering with other local businesses to bring visibility to the pets and the shelter.
Hollister resident Matthew Landaker said he saw the flyer on Instagram and was planning on getting another dog.
“I decided to come grab whatever one I thought would be good for this other one, ”Landaker said. “I think the shy ones have more of a personality. He said that it takes a little bit to build trust.”
He thinks some community members want a dog and can’t afford to get one. At $25, this is a cheaper alternative to a pet store.
Hollister resident Ted Rico said his wife saw the event notification on Facebook and said, “Lets go down and check it out.”
“We have a dog, A Doberman Lab,” Rico said. “But he needs a companion because it’s kind of lonely, our dog is also an adopted.”
He said even though they take him out for walks, he needs someone to play with who is friendly and calm.
“We love running,” he said. “So we like taking our dog for fun and then a companion for his pet, so he can hang out when we’re at work.”
Hollister Police Animal Care & Services
1331 South Street, Hollister
(831) 636-4320
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