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PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S., today announced the 11 millionth pet adoption as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The milestone adoption comes ahead of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week (Oct. 21 – 27), when potential pet parents are invited to meet adoptable pets from animal welfare organizations at local PetSmart stores across the country.
PetSmart Charities’ 11 Millionth Adoption
Jon Pepper, a bus driver with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority and lifelong dog lover, visited his local PetSmart store in Philadelphia during a recent adoption event. Pepper recently lost his beloved chihuahua, Penny, and wasn’t expecting to grow his fur-family until he saw Sammy, a loveable, friendly dog available for adoption through local adoption partner, ACCT Philly. According to Pepper, Sammy was «clearly the star of the event.» He knew right away she was meant to join his family as a companion to himself and his other dog, Heidi.
«If I’ve had a rough day, I go home and they’re so happy to see me. They just make everything better,» said Pepper. Sammy’s energetic and loving personality not only made her a star that day, but she became the 11 millionth pet adopted through PetSmart Charities. Now she and Pepper join a special pack of milestone pet adoption families that represent the impact of thriving partnerships between PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and local shelters and rescues.
«It’s a meaningful moment to celebrate the millions of families who have opened their hearts to 11 million pets in need of homes as we continue to celebrate PetSmart Charities’ 30th anniversary,» said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. «We’re grateful for our local shelter partners that give compassionate care to adoptable pets as they wait for people to love. We know Sammy, and all the other pets adopted this National Adoption Week, will bring so much joy to their new families.»
In celebration of this milestone, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is awarding Sammy and her family with complimentary pet food for an entire year. PetSmart will also grant Pepper with VIPP (Very Important Pet Parent) status, the highest tier benefit in PetSmart’s free Treats Rewards Loyalty Program, until the end of 2025.
