Pet adoptions at PetSmart Charities

Every pet deserves a loving home

Through partnerships with shelters and rescues across Canada, we help more pets on their journey to adoption.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of pets wait for a loving home.

Together with our adoption partners, we help 20,000 pets find loving families at PetSmart stores each year.

Adoption cat from PetSmart Charities

Meet your perfect match

Search adoptable pets from shelters and rescues near you.

Discover ways to adopt

In-Store Adoptions

Visit the adoption centre inside your local PetSmart store to meet adoptable pets from nearby rescues and shelters.

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Find Pets Online

Search thousands of adoptable pets from shelters and rescues near you.

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Adoption Events

Meet adoptable pets and the local organizations caring for them at events hosted at PetSmart stores year-round.

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ADOPTION IMPACT

Jereane & Lucy

Lucy Found Love

during National Adoption Week

Lucy’s family attended an event thinking “we’ll just take our time.” Then they met Lucy. She ran right up to the window the moment she saw them - she brushed against them and meowed as she’d already chosen her person. 

Adoption Resources

How to care for your new pet

Set your newly adopted pet up for success with pet parenting advice and guides.

How pet adoption works

What to expect when adopting, from finding your new family member to bringing them home.