PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week Grant

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia area (Pennsylvania, US)

Focus Areas:

• Supporting pet adoption events
• Preparing pets for adoption
• Expanding foster programs
• Pet health and wellness preparation

Program Description:
This grant supports National Adoption Week events at local PetSmart store locations. Funding helps animal shelters prepare pets for adoption and expand foster programs to move animals out of shelters and into loving homes.

Eligibility:

• Animal welfare organizations serving local communities
• Organizations with adoption and foster programs
• 501(c)(3) nonprofits

What They Fund:

• Adoption event preparation and support
• Foster program expansion
• Pet health and behavioral preparation for adoption
• Marketing and outreach for adoption events

About PetSmart Charities:

• Committed to making the world better for pets and their families
• Operates in-store adoption programs in all PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
• Has helped more than 11 million pets find loving homes
• Provides grant funding to local animal welfare organizations
• Uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its mission
• Granted more than $600 million since 1994

Contact Information:

• Website: PetSmartCharities.org
• Social Media: Instagram @PetSmartCharities, Facebook.com/PetSmartCharities, YouTube.com/PetSmartCharitiesInc

Application Process

Specific application procedures for this grant are not detailed in the provided content. Organizations interested in applying should:

1. Visit PetSmartCharities.org for grant application guidelines
2. Contact ACCT Philly or PetSmart Charities directly for application requirements
3. Demonstrate commitment to adoption and foster programs
4. Provide evidence of local community impact

Note: Events mentioned in the announcement took place March 23-29, 2026, suggesting this may be an annual program with regular funding cycles.