ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Scores of adoptable pets are longing for people to shower with love and affection. 

Elk Grove Animal Services is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets from the shelter into the PetSmart store located at 8215 Laguna Blvd. from noon to 4 p.m. March 27 and March 28 in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 23 to 29.

During the in-store event, staff and volunteers will be available to help potential pet parents meet and spend time with adoptable pets. Adult dogs, puppies and cats from Elk Grove Animal Services will be available for adoption.

“Having the opportunity to be out in the community and connect with potential adopters not only helps showcase our shelter pets but also increases their chances of finding loving homes,” said Elk Grove Animal Services Manager Sarah Humlie. “Last year, thanks to our local PetSmart partner, we were able to help 250 pets find homes. We love meeting our community where they are and hope to help even more pets find families this week.”

Studies show that caring for pets is beneficial to the cognitive, physical and emotional wellness of people. When families share pet caregiving responsibilities, children learn important values such as selflessness, patience and compassion.

“Making room in your heart and home for a pet opens the door for another pet to enter the shelter, so you’re really saving two lives,” said PetSmart Charities President Aimee Gilbreath.

“If you’re looking for a positive way to contribute to your local community and bring new joy to your household, what better time than during National Adoption Week? We’re thankful for the professionals and volunteers at Elk Grove Animal Services for the love and care they give to pets all year long; together we can make a significant impact on people and pets,” Gilbreath added.

To view all available pets for adoption, visit Elkgrove.gov/animal-services.

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 helps up to 400,000 pets connect with loving families each year. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. Its efforts connect pets with loving homes, improve access to affordable veterinary care and support families in times of crises with access to food, shelter and disaster response. 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 its inception in 1994. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 18 consecutive years, placing it among the top 1% of rated charities.