Adoption Events to Take Place at Local PetSmart Stores March 23 – 29
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (March 23, 2026) – Scores of adoptable pets are longing for people to shower with love and affection. Operation Pets Alive is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets from the shelter into PetSmart at 6545 Grand Parkway, Suite 104, Spring, Texas, in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 28-29, 2026.
During the in-store event, staff and volunteers will be available to help potential pet parents to meet and spend time with adoptable pets of various breeds and energy levels, including cats, kittens, dogs and puppies from Operation Pets Alive, a 2025 PetSmart Charities grantee.
“At Operation Pets Alive, our mission is to help more pets leave the shelter alive and find loving homes,” said Eve Jackson, Operation Pets Alive Board Member and Adoption Coordinator. “Partnering with PetSmart Charities allows us to meet potential adopters where they already are in the community and introduce them to incredible pets who are ready to become part of a family.”
Studies show that caring for pets is beneficial to the cognitive, physical and emotional wellness of people. When families share pet caregiving responsibilities, children learn important values such as selflessness, patience and compassion.
“Making room in your heart and home for a pet opens the door for another pet to enter the rescue, so you’re really saving two lives,” said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities. “If you’re looking for a positive way to contribute to your local community and bring new joy to your household, what better time than during National Adoption Week. We’re thankful for the professionals and volunteers at Operation Pets Alive for the love and care they give to pets all year long – together we can make a significant impact on people and pets.”
WHEN/WHERE:
Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations:
Saturday, March 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PetSmart Grand Parkway at 6545 Grand Pkwy Suite 104, Spring, TX 77389
To view all available pets for adoption, please visit the Available Pets page on Operation Pets Alive’s website at https://operationpetsalive.org/programs/adopt/available-pets/. Follow Operation Pets Alive on Facebook and Instagram to see some of the adoptable pets that will be available at the upcoming adoption events.
About Operation Pets Alive
Operation Pets Alive (OPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization striving to elevate Montgomery County to a No-Kill community through innovative programs that raise community awareness, reduce the number of dogs and cats who enter our shelters and increase the number of dogs and cats who leave our shelters alive.
At OPA, we depend entirely on volunteers to implement our life-saving work. Each year, we rescue thousands of homeless pets, and impact the lives of hundreds more through our Core Programs. All thanks to countless volunteer hours. Join us and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of the homeless animals of Montgomery County by visiting operationpetsalive.org or following us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
About PetSmart Charities®
PetSmart Charities is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart® stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities helps up to 400,000 pets connect with loving families each year. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. Its efforts connect pets with loving homes, improve access to affordable veterinary care, and support families in times of crises with access to food, shelter, and disaster response. Each year, millions of generous supporters help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart® stores. PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its mission, granting more than $600 million since its inception in 1994. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 18 consecutive years — placing it among the top one percent of rated charities.
Connect with PetSmart Charities on social media:
Instagram: @PetSmartCharities
Twitter: @PetSmartChariTs
Facebook: Facebook.com/PetSmartCharities
YouTube: YouTube.com/PetSmartCharitiesInc
Media Contacts:
Operation Pets Alive 24-Hour PetSmart Charities
Jacquelyn Matthews Mediarelations@petsmart.com
jacquelyn@operationpetsalive.org
