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July 22, 2025 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) will bring adoptable pets to PetSmart Hamilton (Barton) – 1211 Barton St E, Hamilton from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday July 26, 2025 in celebration of the PetSmart Charities of Canada® National Adoption Week, taking place July 21 - 27. The HBSPCA aims to find homes for over 8 dogs during the one-day celebration event!
To help alleviate costs associated with preparing pets for adoption, the HBSPCA received a grant recently from PetSmart Charities of Canada for $30,000. Thanks to the generous funding, our weekend visits to PetSmart have led to incredible success: 10 dogs were adopted on the spot, and an amazing 45 more found their forever homes after making heartwarming first connections at these events! More than 400 thousand pets have been adopted across Canada in PetSmart stores with support from PetSmart Charities of Canada.
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PetSmart Charities of Canada connects adoption partners such as the HBSPCA 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’ve seen just how powerful these adoption weekends can be,” said John Gerrard, CEO of the HBSPCA.
“Thanks to this program, we’re out in the community where real, life-changing moments happen. In fact, nearly 85% of the dogs who attend a PetSmart event with the HBSPCA either get adopted on-site or soon after—it’s that spark, that instant connection. And we love adoptions—we really, really do!”
“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 Hamilton/Burlington SPCA 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.”
To learn more about adoptable pets and the HBSPCA programs, visit www.hbspca.com or www.hbspca.com/events. For more information on our special “Take Me Home” event, visit https://www.hbspca.com/events/take-me-home-petsmart-national-adoption-week-event.
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Adoptable pets will be available at the following days/times and PetSmart locations:
PetSmart Hamilton (Barton) – 1211 Barton St E, Hamilton
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PetSmart Hamilton (Barton) – 1211 Barton St E, Hamilton
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PetSmart Stoney Creek - 502 Centennial Pkwy N, Hamilton
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PetSmart Burlington - 1200 Brant St, Burlington
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PetSmart Burlington Centre - 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PetSmart Hamilton (Barton) – 1211 Barton St E, Hamilton
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is always Pet First. Since 1887, the HBSPCA has advanced the humane treatment of animals through innovative education, services, and partnerships. Our programs support over one million animal interactions annually, providing vital resources that ensure the well-being of animals and the families who care for them. We take care of animals because they take care of us. Learn more at www.hbspca.com.
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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 has helped over 400,000 pets find loving homes. 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 Canadian 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 $40 million since its inception in 1999. PetSmart Charities of Canada is a registered Canadian charity. To learn more visit PetSmartCharities.ca.
