As shelters and rescues across the country continue to operate with strained resources, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is partnering with PetSmart Charities to help more pets find families during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week. An adoption event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at PetSmart’s Southside location at 8801 Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville.
Fall is a wonderful time to adopt a pet and welcome a new companion home. With a calmer pace before the busy holiday season begins, families can focus on helping new pets feel comfortable, establishing routines and building trust.
During the in-store event, JHS invites the public to meet pets of all ages, breeds and personalities at Southside PetSmart. Visitors can find cats, dogs, kittens and puppies available for adoption. Staff and volunteers will be available to help potential adopters spend time with pets, ask questions and find the right match for their home and lifestyle.
“We’re grateful to PetSmart Charities and our local PetSmart team for helping JHS bring adoptable pets into the community and connect with people ready to welcome them home,” said Lawrence Nicolas, JHS CEO. “National Adoption Week gives families a chance to meet our dogs and cats, ask questions and imagine life with a new companion.”
To view available pets for adoption, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt.
“National Adoption Week is a wonderful time to adopt a pet and support your local shelter or rescue,” said Patrick Bell, director of Pet Placement Initiatives at PetSmart Charities. “When you adopt, you provide a loving home while helping free up space and resources for another pet in need. We’re proud to work alongside partners such as The Jacksonville Humane Society to help make a lasting difference for pets, families and the entire community.”
Adoptable pets will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at PetSmart Southside, 8801 Southside Blvd., Ste. 3.
