Local PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets March 23-29 as part of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
Pomona, CA – March 19th, 2026– Thanks to a new grant from PetSmart Charities®, the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and San Gabriel Valley Humane Society will help more pets get healthy, adoption-ready, and into loving homes. The $25,000 grant will support National Adoption Week events taking place March 23- 29, 2026.
Millions of pets find themselves in U.S. shelters each year, adding strain to many local shelters coping with stretched resources. Funds from PetSmart Charities help support both our organization and the local community by contributing to the care of animals in foster homes, providing enrichment supplies for shelter pets, strengthening our community pet pantry, and supporting resources available to adopters.
“Our animal welfare partners in local communities are determined to keep pace with the need, and deserve support,” said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities. “We’re proud to work alongside the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and San Gabriel Valley Humane Society and appreciate the critical steps they take to advocate for the animals that come through their doors in need of love, safety, care and nutrition. Please consider supporting their lifesaving work through volunteering, fostering, adopting, or by donating.”
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week is a special time during the year. Neighborhood PetSmart stores will host adoptable pets to meet and cuddle in spacious areas, and staff and volunteers are ready to make introductions and answer questions. Potential pet parents can also learn about the products and services they’ll need for the best possible start with their new family members.
WHEN/WHERE:
Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations:
Saturday, March 28 Saturday, March 28th
2350 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91792 11945 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
9:00am – 12:00pm 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Note to Editors: Photos and b-roll footage of adoptable pets are available upon request. To view or request editorial materials, please contact Melisssa Matherly at [email protected].
Media Contact:
Contact: Melissa Matherly
Phone: 909-908-9047
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About the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
The Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A. is a private, non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to providing protection, shelter, and medical care to homeless, abandoned, and injured animals of our community. IVHS serves the cities of Chino Hills, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Habra, La Verne, Pomona, and San Dimas. For more information, visit our website, ivhsspca.org, contact IVHS at [email protected], or by phone at 909-623-9777.
SGVHS serves the cities of Duarte, San Gabriel and Temple City. For more information contact SGVHS by phone at 626-286-1159.
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About PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Charities is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart® stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities has helped more than 11 million pets find loving homes. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to local animal welfare organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. This critical support fuels adoption, access to veterinary care, pet hunger and disaster response programs that make a meaningful impact in local communities. Each year, millions of generous supporters help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart® stores. PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its mission, granting more than $600 million since 1994. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PetSmart Charities has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator consecutively since 2003 — placing it among the top one percent of rated charities.
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