Mar 24, 2025

AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 24, 2025 – Pets are family, and can bring hope, companionship and unconditional love to their people. Adopting a pet in need of a home can bring joy to people and also impact communities, alleviating strain on overcrowded shelters. That’s why Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) will bring adoptable pets to the Southpark Meadows Petsmart, 9300 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748, on March 29 and March 30 from 12 pm to 3 pm for PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Week, taking place March 24 – 30, 2025.

PetSmart Charities connects adoption partners such as Austin Pets Alive! with local PetSmart stores to bring adoptable pets into in-store Adoption Centers and events. These include pets of all ages, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels. Staff and volunteers are available to help make matches for people looking to adopt.

“We’re grateful to partner with PetSmart and PetSmart Charities to create more placement opportunities for APA!’s cats and dogs,” said Rory Adams, director of strategic customer service at Austin Pets Alive!. Bringing them into the community, beyond the shelter, is key to helping these pets find loving families. This collaboration is a wonderful way to give more animals the chance they deserve, spread awareness for local shelters, and share the joy cats and dogs bring to our lives.

“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 Austin Pets Alive! in their lifesaving work,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. “There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet! Please stop by your neighborhood PetSmart store and meet your new best friend.”

To see a list of adoptable animals, please visit www.austinpetsalive.org.

WHEN/WHERE:

Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations:

March 29 and March 30 from 12 pm to 3 pm

Southpark Meadows Petsmart, 9300 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748.

Source: Austin Pets Alive