1. Search for a PetSmart store near you using the Store Locator.
2. Call the store you select to find out who the participating Adoption Partners are, their adoption fees and the times pets are available for adoption (times vary by store).
3. Visit the store and work with a counselor to find your perfect match to adopt.
4. Complete an application, answer questions about your home, other family pets and, possibly, have your home visited by the adoptions group.
5. The agency will make a final decision regarding the matching process.

The Adoption Fee

Before being placed for adoption, each pet will receive a health check, basic vaccinations, and sterilization. All local agencies charge a nominal adoption fee to help cover the cost of caring for the pets and preparing them for adoption. One hundred percent of these fees are kept by the local agency to assist in their rescue efforts.

When a pet is not a match

If the Adoption Partner determines that a pet isn’t a good match, and is unable to find a pet that fits your lifestyle and commitment level, you have some other options:

• Consider adopting a different species altogether. Would a cat fit your lifestyle better than a dog would? Would a guinea pig be a better match than a cat?
• Visit other in-store PetSmart Charities Adoption Agencies or Animal Shelters in your community that may have pets of a different size or breed type up for adoption.
• If you are still unable to find a match, wait it out until your lifestyle or situation changes. Then, please come back in and contact the Adoption Agency again.