July 24, 2025 (Guelph, ON) – Pets are family, and can bring hope, companionship and unconditional love to their people. Adopting a pet in need of a home can also impact communities, alleviating strain on overcrowded shelters. That’s why the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) will bring adoptable pets to PetSmart at 183 Silvercreek Parkway in Guelph Monday July 21st until Sunday, July 27th for PetSmart Charities of Canada® National Adoption Week, taking place July 21 – 27. GHS aims to find homes for more than 20 kittens and cats during the event.
To help alleviate costs associated with preparing pets for adoption, GHS received a grant recently from PetSmart Charities of Canada for $60,000. Since receiving the funds 113 cats have been supported with services including vaccinations, microchips, nourishment, and enrichment and have found loving homes. More than 400 thousand pets have been adopted across Canada in PetSmart stores with support from PetSmart Charities of Canada.
PetSmart Charities of Canada connects adoption partners such as GHS with local PetSmart stores to bring adoptable pets into Adoption Centres and for meet-and-greets. These include pets of all ages, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels. Staff and volunteers are available to help make ideal matches considering lifestyle and other preferences such as energy levels, personalities, sizes, etc.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the generous support of PetSmart Charities of Canada,” said Lisa Veit, Executive Director of the Guelph Humane Society. “Thanks to partners like them, GHS helped more than 3,300 animals last year and brought nearly 900 new families together in Guelph and Wellington County. Their support makes it possible for us to provide lifesaving shelter and care to animals with nowhere else to turn. This year, we’re aiming even higher.”
“Our local shelter and rescue partners are overflowing with animals looking for people to love. Adopting or fostering a pet not only enriches your life but is the best way to support your community and local partners, like the Guelph Humane Society, in their lifesaving work,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities of Canada. “There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet! Please stop by your neighbourhood PetSmart store and meet your new best friend.”
WHEN/WHERE:
Adoptable pets will be available for same day adoptions at the following times and PetSmart locations:
Thursday, July 24th :4:00 to 6:00 pm
Friday, July 25th :4:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 26th :11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 27th :11:00 am to 5:00 pm
PetSmart
183 Silvercreek Pkwy N.,
Guelph, ON
N1H 3T2
(519) 767-0417
Photo: Pip, a three-month-old kitten, is one of more than 20 kittens ready for adoption.
Photo credit: Jane Dawkins
About the Guelph Humane Society:
The Guelph Humane Society advocates for all animals, and in particular those animals whose lives it can influence, through care, education, community support, protection, and leadership. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year in Guelph and Wellington County. GHS is a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. Visit www.guelphhumane.ca to discover more.
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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.
Follow PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Canada on Instagram: @PetSmartCharities @PetSmartCanada
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Media Contact:
Guelph Humane Society
Jane Dawkins 24-Hour PetSmart Charities
Director Communications and Community Engagement Media Line: 623-587-2177
519-824-3091
jdawkins@guelphhumane.ca
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