National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

Thanks to pet lovers in communities near and far, adoption rates have steadily increased since 2011. That's why on this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, we want to celebrate proud pet adopters across the country. Pet adopters like Marley whose love for...

Emily & Butterfinger: A #PicMe Story

New pet parent, Emily Gleim, says she wasn’t planning on adopting a pet until her boyfriend Justyn texted her a photo of a two-year-old dog named Butterfinger that had been cared for by a Florida rescue group called Haile’s Angels and was now up for...

2018: A Year in Review

Thanks to you, 2018 was filled with happy tales and record-setting milestones Last year we saw our 8 millionth adoption, over $100 million granted to spay and neuter programs, more than 7,000 people assisted through pet therapy programs, and SO much more....

Home for the Holidays: Miranda and Bosco

When Miranda met Bosco at PetSmart Charities adoption center, she immediately knew he’d be the perfect addition to her growing fur-family. Miranda was actively looking for a companion for her first feline companion, Scout.

Home for the Holidays: Kamryn and Hampton

For Kamryn, dogs have always had a special place in her heart. She was really missing her family dog at home while she was away at school. Kamryn saw Hampton’s picture online and immediately fell in love. Without hesitation, she set up a time with Hampton...

Home for the Holidays: Shada's Best Friend

Shada Whalley has loved cats and dogs all her life but never had a pet of her own. That is, until PetSmart Charities of Canada’s November National Adoption Weekend. The shy, soft-spoken, 11-year-old came into her local PetSmart the store with her mom...

Home for the Holidays: Lisa and Jasper

Puppy’s ‘complete cuteness’ wins over prospective pet parent on National Adoption Weekend Last year, Lisa Labon of Hamilton, Ontario, lost her furry, four-legged friend Duchess. Duchess was a Border Collie and Lisa’s close companion for 18 years. Although...

Home for the Holidays: Cudi's Journey Home

*/ Cudi was just one of several puppies available for adoption during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. But, something about his fun-loving personality helped him stand out from the pack and captured the hearts of newlyweds, Bri and David. The...

Not Just a Dog, My Best Friend

Knox had a rough start to his life. He was found living as a stray in Tennessee before he was brought up to the Humane Society of West Michigan to be adopted. He had arrived with heartworms which required treatment and medication. When I first laid eyes on...

A true love connection

One day I decided it was time to open my heart and home to a new companion. I searched several sites and came across this sweet little face. I knew it was love at first sight. I called about Baby Girl and then went to Petsmart Charities to meet her. It was...