SPCA of Texas Participates in PetSmart National Adoption Week

(DALLAS, TX); February 28, 2022 – Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. The SPCA of Texas is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities^® to bring adoptable pets to North Texas PetSmarts in support of National Adoption Week, taking place February 28 – March 6, 2022.

During the in-store event, the SPCA of Texas invites potential pet parents to meet adoptable pets in their area. Opportunities will be given to spend time with animals in need of loving homes in a spacious area. Staff and volunteers will help potential adopters learn about caring for a pet and the types of tools, products and services they may need.

“Partnering with PetSmart Charities for PetSmart National Adoption Week allows us to find even more animals loving homes,” said Kelli Eaves, Director of Lifesaving Initiatives for the SPCA of Teas, “We are proud to have found hundreds of animals new families during our participation in PetSmart National Adoption Week events over the years, and we look forward to making this event a huge success.”

To view all available pets for adoption, please visit www.spca.org/adopt. Regular adoption fees are $150 for puppies and kittens aged 0-6 months and $75 for adult dogs and cats aged 6 months or older. Fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a heartworm test for dogs six months and older and a FIV/FeLV test for cats 6 months and older, initial flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative, a microchip, 30 days of PetHealth Insurance provided by PetHealth, a free 14-day wellness exam with VCA Animal Hospitals, one week of free on-demand training from the GoodPup training app, a rabies tag and a free leash or temporary cat carrier.

“National Adoption Week is an ideal opportunity to give a pet what they need most – people to love,” said Heidi Fulcher, Adoptions Grant Manager at PetSmart Charities. “Over the years, together with local partners such as the SPCA of Texas, we’ve matched more than 9.5 million pets with loving homes. Most pet parents say their pets are important family members that enhance their lives, too. That’s a win-win!”

WHEN/WHERE:
Cats and kittens are available for adoption by appointment at our PetSmart stores 7 days a week, please go to www.spca.org/adopt for more information. Adoptable pets will be available and ready to go home at the following mobile event times and PetSmart locations:
March 4, 2022, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX

March 5, 2022, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
5500 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX

March 6, 2022, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1441 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX

View all of the SPCA of Texas’ upcoming adoption events at www.spca.org/events.