Meet adoptable kittens and many other pets looking for loving
homes July 15 – 21 at
PetSmart locations across Canada.
BURLINGTON, ON, July 9, 2024
/CNW/ -- PetSmart Charities of Canada, 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.
Proudly supported by Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart Charities of
Canada 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 of Canada has dedicated 25 years
to helping pets find loving homes through relationships with
local shelters," said Heidi Marston,
director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities of Canada. "As we approach 400
thousand 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
donating funds to PetSmart Charities of Canada."
"Hill's Pet Nutrition is proud to continue our support of
PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week events," said
Evan Ferlejowski, director of
marketing at Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada. "It's crucial for
shelters to get support during kitten season, and National Adoption
Week plays an important role in helping pets get out of shelters
and into loving homes."
In addition to supporting National Adoption Week, Hill's is also
the official feeding sponsor of PetSmart Charities of Canada, providing food to all the Adoption
Centres in PetSmart stores across Canada.
If you're ready to find your feline match
visit PetSmartCharities.ca/adopt-a-pet for more
information on adoptable pets, adoption centres 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.ca.
PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week
Details:
Over 100 local shelter and rescue partners will
bring a host of adoptable shelter pets, including cats, kittens,
dogs, puppies and various small animals, into nearly every PetSmart
store across Canada.
Dates: July 15 – 21,
2024
Locations: Nearly every one of PetSmart stores
across Canada.
Visit PetSmart.ca to find a store near you.
About PetSmart Charities of Canada
PetSmart Charities of
Canada is committed to making the
world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its
in-store adoption program in PetSmart® stores across the country,
PetSmart Charities of Canada helps
thousands of pets connect with loving families each year. PetSmart
Charities of Canada also provides
grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for
the well-being of all pets and their families. Our 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 emergency relief. Each
year, thousands of generous supporters help pets in need by
donating to PetSmart Charities of Canada directly at PetSmartCharities.ca, while
shopping at PetSmart.ca, and by using the PIN pads at checkout
registers inside PetSmart stores. In turn, PetSmart Charities of
Canada efficiently uses more than
90 cents of every dollar donated to
fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in
Canada, granting more than
$35 million since its inception in
1999. Independent from PetSmart LLC, PetSmart Charities of
Canada is a registered Canadian
charity. To learn more visit PetSmartCharities.ca.
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.ca.
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.
Contact
Garry Ho:
437-344-1176
Porter Novelli for PetSmart
Charities of Canada
garry.ho@porternovelli.com;
24-hour
media at PetSmart and PetSmart Charities:
MediaRelations@petsmart.com
SOURCE PetSmart Charities of Canada, Inc.