Three-Millionth Adoption from PetSmart Charities Happens In June

One Animal Lover will Fetch a Loving Companion and Free Pet Food/Services for a Lifetime

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Sometime in mid-June, one very special pet will find a lifelong, loving home and become the three-millionth pet adopted through PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers. If you're the animal lover who helps PetSmart Charities cross that milestone, you're in for a great reward --- you and your little critter will be getting a lifetime supply of food and services plus a jackpot of pet supplies.

The new pet parent can look forward to food for life for his or her pooch or kitty, pet training and grooming services for life, plus a shopping cart loaded with pet beds, toys, bowls, collars and more, all provided by PetSmart. In addition, Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, will be providing veterinary services for one year. The happy new companions will also be featured in a national publicity campaign by the nonprofit organization to promote the importance of pet adoption.

"For our three-millionth adopter, this is like hitting the pet adoption jackpot! You will receive years of wonderful loving companionship and the knowledge that you have saved the life of one special animal. And as a bonus you get the food, supplies and services that will keep your little friend healthy and happy for a long time," said Susana Della Maddalena, PetSmart Charities Vice President and Executive Director. "We are excited to celebrate this milestone. It's our fun way to show our appreciation for this adopter and the millions of people who have already joined our adoption family."

In 1987, PetSmart founders made the decision not to sell dogs and cats; rather, to promote adoption of those pets already in need of loving homes. Established by PetSmart in 1994, PetSmart Charities partners with more than 3,400 animal welfare agencies and thousands of PetSmart associates in 900 PetSmart stores across the U.S. and Canada to facilitate pet adoptions. Every two minutes, one dog, cat, guinea pig or rabbit finds a lifelong, loving home via a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center. The 13-year-old program would not be a success without the commitment and collaboration of the animal welfare agencies, PetSmart associates and PetSmart customers.

The Bradfords of Lexington, Ky., became the one-millionth adoptive family when they took home a Labrador-mix named Elsie in January 2001. Three-and-a-half years later, the Armstrongs of O'Fallon, Ill., rescued a sweet three-year-old beagle-mix named Louie, making them the two-millionth PetSmart Charities adopters. The three-millionth adopter could be you. PetSmart Charities is only 48,000 pet adoptions away from its three-millionth goal today. To meet your new best friend, visit www.petsmart.com and click on "store locator" to find the nearest PetSmart Charities Adoption Center.

About PetSmart Charities

PetSmart Charities, Inc. (PCI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Since 1994, PCI has granted more than $52 million to animal welfare agencies and, through its in-store adoption programs, has helped save the lives of more than 2.9 million pets. To learn more about how PCI is working to help find a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit www.petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS.

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