Adoptions Events

During last week's Spring Annual Adoption Event, we helped save the lives of 17,149 homeless pets. Our Animal Welfare Organizations adopted out 7,795 cats, 9,077 dogs and 277 small animals. Congratulations and thank you to all the New Pet Parents who found their new best friend by adopting on-line or in-store during our event.

You’ve just joined the PetSmart community of more than three million adoptive Pet Parents. To assist in building your relationship with your new pet visit pets.com, sponsored by PetSmart where you can make a connection with other Pet Parents online and discover great helpful features which include: Ask an Expert, Smart Selectors and message boards where you can Find or share helpful pet parenting tips and fun tidbits.

Successful Adoption Results

Top Adoption Store within each Region:

  • Great Lakes: Store 505, Anderson, IN = 122
  • Northeast: Store 744, Rockaway, NJ = 119
  • Mid-Atlantic: Store 365, Glen Burnie, MD = 105
  • Southeast: Store 1208, Asheville, NC = 81
  • Desert Plains: Store 174, Albuquerque, NM = 77
  • Mountain West: Store 249, Grand Junction, Colo. = 70
  • Southwest: Store 1231, Yuma, AZ = 68
  • Midwest: Store 256, O'Fallon, IL = 54
  • Northwest: Store 1398, Yuba City, CA = 58

Top 5 Adoption Stores hosting a Parking Lot Event:

  • Northwest: Store 172, Salt Lake City, Utah = 421
  • Northwest: Store 729, Plainville, CT = 226
  • Desert Plains: Store 173, Albuquerque, NM = 189
  • Midwest: Store1687, Manchester, MO = 148
  • Great Lakes: Store 502, Evansville, IN = 128


Upcoming Adoption Events 2009

June - Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Visit the Online Adoption Center or a store in your area to find your match.

September 11th - 13th - PetSmart Charities Fall National Adoption Event
Please visit your local PetSmart store to find your match. Please contact a store in your area for specific details.

October - Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Visit the Online Adoption Center or a store in your area to find your match.


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