Annual Pet Adoption Event Returns to Evansville in October

If you have been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to the family, you do not want to miss the upcoming National Adoption Week.

So Many Animals Across the Country Looking for Homes

Every year more than 6 million companion animals find themselves in animal shelters and rescues across the United States, according to the ASPCA. Nearly one million of those animals are euthanized each and every year. Fortunately, that number has decreased significantly and is down by nearly 2.6 million since 2011, but we still think it is far too many.

How You Can Help

First, and foremost, spay and neuter your pets. This is an imperative step that every pet owner should take to help reduce the number of unwanted litters making their way to shelters and rescues. Then, don't shop - adopt. Rather than giving your money to a backyard breeder, go visit your local animal control facility, humane society, or animal shelter or stop by a Petsmart location during National Adoption Week.

National Adoption Week

If you're looking for the new love of your life get to a nearby Petsmart for National Adoption Week taking place October 21 - 27, 2024. All across the country, PetSmart stores will host over 2,000 shelters & rescues with adoptable pets looking for their forever homes, including right here in the Tristate.

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Other Ways to Help

Unable to make it out to PetSmart for the adoption event but are interested in adding a new 4-legged friend to your family? Keep scrolling to learn more about several of the animal shelters and rescues in the Evansville metro area. If you would prefer to foster rather than adopt, many of these organizations allow home-based fostering of the animals in their care. If adopting or fostering is not an option, you can always donate time, money, or supplies. Again, keep scrolling to learn more about several of the shelters and rescues in the Evansville area.