Operation Pets Alive Encourages Adopting a New Best Friend During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- 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/.