Meet adoptable kittens and many other pets looking for loving
homes July 15 – 21 at
PetSmart locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
PHOENIX,
July 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PetSmart Charities, the leading
funder of animal welfare in the country, is striving to help pets
find loving homes this National Adoption Week (July 15 – 21, 2024). Spring marks the beginning
of "kitten season," a time when thousands of kittens are born.
During the summer months many of these kittens flood animal
shelters across the country, leading to overcrowding and resource
strains until they're ready for adoption.
Supported by Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart
Charities National Adoption Week offers potential pet parents the
chance to interact with adoptable pets from animal welfare
organizations at local PetSmart stores. Staff and volunteers will
be on hand to help educate potential adopters on the pets they are
interested in and their specific care needs.
"PetSmart Charities has dedicated 30 years to
helping pets find loving homes through relationships with local
shelters," said Heidi Marston,
director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. "As we approach 11
million in-store pet adoptions, we're committed to making this
National Adoption Week our most successful yet. We invite local
communities to join us by adopting a new furry friend, volunteering
at local shelters, providing foster homes for pets and by donating
to PetSmart Charities."
"Hill's Pet Nutrition is proud to continue our
support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week events as they
play a vital role in helping pets get out of shelters and into
loving new homes," said Dr. Karen
Shenoy, US chief veterinary officer at Hill's Pet Nutrition.
"Now, during kitten season, is a critical time to offer support to
shelters to help alleviate overcrowding conditions and reduce
pressure on overwhelmed shelter teams. We encourage people to open
their hearts and homes by considering pet adoption this week."
In addition to supporting National Adoption Week,
Hill's is also the official feeding sponsor of PetSmart Charities,
providing food to all the Adoption Centers in PetSmart stores
across the United States.
If you're ready to find your feline match,
visit petsmartcharities.org/adopt-a-pet for more
information on adoptable pets, adoption centers and events. Those
who aren't ready to expand their family can still make a big impact
by donating to help pets in need
at petsmartcharities.org.
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
Details:
Thousands of local shelters will bring a host of
adoptable shelter pets, including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and
various small animals, into nearly every PetSmart store across the
U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Dates: July
15 – 21, 2024
Locations: Nearly every one of
PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Visit petsmart.com to find a store near you.
ABOUT PETSMART CHARITIES
PetSmart
Charities is committed to making the world a better place for pets
and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all
PetSmart® stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities has helped 10
million pets connect with loving homes. PetSmart Charities also
provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and
care for the well-being of all pets and their families. PetSmart
Charities' grants and efforts connect pets with loving homes
through adoption, improve access to affordable veterinary care and
support families in times of crisis with access to food, shelter
and disaster relief. Each year, millions of generous supporters
help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at
PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using
the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores. In turn,
PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its
role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $500 million since its inception in 1994.
Independent from PetSmart LLC, PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization that has received the Four-Star Rating from
Charity Navigator for the past 18 years in a row – placing it among
the top one percent of rated charities. To learn more, visit
www.PetSmartCharities.org.
ABOUT HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Founded 75
years ago with an unwavering commitment to science-led pet
nutrition, Hill's Pet Nutrition is on a mission to help enrich and
lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.
Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research for dogs and cats using
a scientific understanding of their specific needs. As a leading
veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first
ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food
scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet
health. Hill's Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition plus our
everyday wellness product line, Hill's Science Diet, are sold at
vet clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more
information about our products and nutritional philosophy, visit
HillsPet.com.
ABOUT PETSMART
PetSmart is the leading pet retailer offering products, services
and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love
pets and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with
every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet
parents closer to their pets so together they can live more
fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our
customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back
to our communities.
PetSmart operates more than 1,670 pet stores in the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than
200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel® dog and cat
boarding facilities. We provide a broad range of competitively
priced pet food and products as well as services such as dog
training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp™ and
pet adoption.
PetSmart, PetSmart Charities® and
PetSmart Charities® of Canada work with
nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets
into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a
forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other
signature events, PetSmart has facilitated over 10 million
adoptions, more than any other brick-and-mortar organization.
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