Did you know that PetSmart has its own adoption charities to help animals in need? Through these charities, PetSmart is doing important work helping to save animals in harm. Let's learn more about what these charities do and how they work!

More Info on PetSmart Charities

1. Adoption Events. Many PetSmart stores hold Adoption Events. These Adoption Events allow people to see all of the animals who are available for adoption. Almost every weekend at almost every PetSmart store, you can meet some of the adoptable pets and consider taking one home with you! 

2. National Adoption Weekend. This is similar to the other PetSmart Adoption Events, but these National Adoption Weekend events are held across the United States four times per year. Nearly every PetSmart store participates in the National Adoption Weekend. At the September 2018 event, 32,159 pets were adopted, which is the new record!

3. Spay and Neuter. PetSmart Charities realizes how important it is for pets to be spayed and neutered. Because of this, they have made an effort to spay and neuter as many pets as possible. The purpose of this is to prevent more unplanned pet births, which adds to the problem of homeless pets. Spaying and neutering a new pet is a great way to help keep stray populations low.

4. Emergency Relief. PetSmart Charities jumps in to help wherever animals may be in need. One particular area where pets need the most help is in emergencies. All too often, people abandon their pets, leaving them homeless. PetSmart has saved 9,400 animals with this Emergency Relief program. 

5. Grants. In addition to making a difference within the walls of a PetSmart store, PetSmart Charities also helps 3,500 other organizations. PetSmart gives these organizations grants so that more animals can be saved through various efforts. This also allows these rescue partners to bring their pets to PetSmart Adoption Events as well, increasing the chance the pets will be adopted.

6. Find a Pet. Before you go to a PetSmart store to adopt a pet, you can start searching online. The Find a Pet tool allows you to search for a pet in your area. You simply select whether you would like a cat or a dog and then enter your zip code. From there, you will be taken to a list of adoptable pets. You should call the store ahead of time to ensure the pets are still available and that they are at your nearest store. Some of the adoptable pets are from Adoption Groups and may be staying somewhere else temporarily.

7. Volunteer Opportunities. Through PetSmart Charities, you can volunteer. This is a good way to help with the pet homelessness situation if you aren't in the place to adopt a pet. PetSmart Charities offers lots of volunteer opportunities so be sure to look for one near you!

PetSmart Charities is making a difference in the lives of so many homeless pets. Their goals keep growing and more pets are being saved! You can make an impact by adopting a pet or by volunteering at your local PetSmart store too. Before shopping at PetSmart, check out our online PetSmart deals to help you save!