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Meet Rosie, our 400,000th adopted pet!

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Love Heals: An Access to Vet Care Story

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Unconditional Love Helped Scout Thrive

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How Adoption helped heal after loss: Susan and Buddy’s story
After losing her beloved Great Dane, Susan, a PetSmart store associate, found healing, hope and an unexpected new beginning through…
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One Adoption, A Lifetime of Love
Every adoption has the power to change more than one life. Through PetSmart Charities of Canada's in-store adoption program, over twenty…
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An Ordinary Store Visit Leads to a New Best Friend
Sometimes, the newest member of the family comes along when you least expect it.
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2025 Impact Report
Together we made the world a better place for pets and those who love them. We’re proud to share our 2025 Impact Report and invite you…
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When Every Minute Matters: How Access to Veterinary Care Saved Tana's Life
"Tana means the world to us," says Kelsey. "We love Tana. She's just the baby of our house and we love her dearly."
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Lucy Chose Her Family
During National Adoption Week, one sweet cat made the decision easy when she picked her family the moment they met.
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Creating families through our…

Helping 400,000+ pets find homes through in-store adoptions at PetSmart since 1999
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Nicole and Rosie
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Meet Rosie, our 400,000th…

“When I saw her, I just knew that was my cat. It was meant to be.”
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Love Heals: An Access to Vet…

With your support, we’re helping pets stay together with their families by making veterinary care more accessible and…
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Keeping Families Together

Taking better care of pets builds healthier communities.
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Scout the dog
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Unconditional Love Helped…

Scout was found on the side of the road paralyzed from the waist down. She was rushed to receive medical care, but the staff…
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