Purebred Pets in Shelters
You can find any type of dog or cat at shelters. If you’re thinking about making a pet part of the family, you might already have an idea about the type of dog or cat you want. Maybe…
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Careful Match-Making Creates Successful Adoption
Playful Puppy Finds His Forever Home in British Columbia By PetSmart Charities’ Roving Reporter, Roxanne Snopek Knowlton Thomas of New Westminster, BC, knew what he wanted in a puppy. But instead of finding a breeder, he chose a different course….
Beauty Comes From the Inside
Monkey, a seven-month-old Brussels Griffon, got a lot of compliments at the recent PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. But the most consistent one was that he smelled good. That’s pretty meaningful for a pup who was once covered in mud…
Cat Brings Ray of Sunshine on a Rainy Day
Submitted by Tammy C. Our family dog of 10 years recently passed away, but we were ready to adopt another pet. One day, we had traveled quite a distance to watch our friend’s son soccer game when the game was…
Instant Love at a Local Shelter
Submitted by Lisa B. As my fiancé and I approached the Ontario SPCA building, I fell in love with Brutus. The second I saw him, I knew he was the one. We played with Brutus and arranged his adoption before…
Little Dog Proves an Occupational Hazard for Adoption Event Sponsor
Submitted by Kim P., senior marketing manager for Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, Ore. Last month, my colleagues and I flew to Phoenix to check out one of PetSmart Charities’ biggest adoption events. My employer, Banfield, sponsored the event, and…
After months of waiting, Summer finds a new home in Wisconsin
Last fall, a black and white shepherd mix was surrendered with her puppy to the Menifee County Animal Shelter in Frenchburg, Kentucky. The puppy was adopted quickly, but the mother dog, Summer, languished for several months. “She was a shy…
Volunteering to Rescue a Special Dog
Submitted by Cynthia I see many pets while I work as a volunteer at my local SPCA and PetSmart Adoption events. Dotty, a deaf pit bull/dalmatian mix, was getting close to her scheduled euthanasia time. I thought she might never…
Ready to Love Again…and Again
Starting over brings healing and new joy Jeanne Sterling came to the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center in Surrey, BC, looking for a cat named Clancy. She’d seen Clancy’s photo on the website, but when she arrived, she learned that Clancy…
Cat’s memory inspires volunteer work
Submitted by Shannon L. I came home one day and found a cat in my bathroom. I wasn’t quite sure what to do with her, but within a week, my beloved Cleo had me wrapped around her little paw. Shortly after,…
Looking for a Roommate
Mary Ann Tacadena had been looking for a dog for a while before she passed by the PetSmart store in Daly City on February 23, 2013. She saw a sign for the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend and hoped she…
Pretty Pomeranian perks up new home
Submitted by Tiffiney P., Irving, Texas After the loss of our cat, we decided we were “sort of” looking at getting a second dog. When we saw the “Adoption Today” sign in the PetSmart parking lot, we walked inside the…