NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY
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It’s kitten season, when scores of vulnerable kittens and cats are flooding into already full shelters, looking for people to love. The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities of Canada to bring adoptable pets to PetSmart Guelph, 183 Silvercreek Parkway North location in support of the 25th Anniversary National Adoption Week, taking place July 15-21, 2024.
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week in July coincides with kitten season, referring to the annual boom of kittens following peak breeding season for cats. Kittens are particularly vulnerable, and many shelters work overtime to meet their needs for care and feeding. During the in-store event, GHS invites all pet-lovers to come by and meet adoptable pets and spread the word in support of finding families for as many pets as possible during July National Adoption Week.
During National Adoption Week, potential pet parents can interact with adoptable pets from local animal welfare organizations at PetSmart stores across the country. With staff and volunteers on hand to help potential adopters, visitors can spend time with the cats and kittens available.
“We greatly appreciate our partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada and our local PetSmart satellite adoption location. In working together with PetSmart, we aim to reduce time in shelter for cats and kittens and create as many new families as possible,” says Lisa Veit, GHS executive director. “This week we have more than 30 kittens, plus several adult cats, available for adoption at the event.”
To view kittens available, please visit PetSmart at 183 Silvercreek Parkway N. in Guelph. The GHS team will be on-site each day offering same day adoptions during National Adoptions Week.
“For 25 years now, PetSmart Charities of Canada and local partners have been helping pets find people to love,” said Heidi Marston, director of Pet Placement Initiatives at PetSmart Charities of Canada. “Shelters across the country are full, and pets of all ages, breeds and temperaments are looking for their families. This National Adoption Week, we are putting a special focus on our feline friends with scores of kittens entering shelters & rescues in need of adoption – and we can’t do it without your support. If you have room in your heart and home, please consider adopting or fostering!”
When/Where:
Adoptable pets will be available for same day adoption at the following times and PetSmart locations:
Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, July 19: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 21: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PetSmart
183 Silvercreek Parkway N.
Guelph,Ont.
N1H 3T2
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