"Second Chance for Love" During PetSmart Charities'® Valentine's Weekend Adoption Event
Goal: a Lifelong, Loving Home for 13,500 Pets
Courtesy of PetSmartPetSmart Charities, Inc. announced the "Second Chance for Love" three-day pet adoption event set for February 13-15 in more than 1,051 Adoption Centers in U.S. PetSmart® stores. This Valentine's weekend event gives thousands of homeless dogs and cats an opportunity to be adopted into lifelong, loving homes.
"Second Chance for Love" is proudly sponsored by PetSmart, Inc. and Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. Anyone who adopts a pet during the event will receive a copy of "The Guide for Lifelong Health." Hill's also will donate $5 to PetSmart Charities with every adoption up to a maximum of $50,000.
"This event provides yet another opportunity for our adoption partners in the U.S. to showcase dozens of adoptable animals who need to find their forever homes," said PetSmart Charities Executive Director Susana Della Maddalena. "
During fiscal year 2007, PetSmart Charities awarded $6.6 million in grant funding specifically to support pet adoption efforts. Clearly, we are strong advocates for pet adoptions in accordance with our vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet."
About the Valentine’s Adoption Weekend Prospective adopters are encouraged to visit a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center inside any PetSmart® store in the United States from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13; Saturday, February 14; and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15.
For more information:
• To find the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center nearest you, visit
www.PetSmart.com or call 1-877-473-8762. Adoptions are handled by participating animal welfare groups. Call a PetSmart® store near you to find a specific agency's set-up time during the three-day event.
Posted by Jennifer Hayes, Best Friends staff
Photo credit: taken by Jennifer Hayes