ADOPT A NEW BEST FRIEND DURING PETSMART CHARITIES NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK

WEST CHESTER, PA [March 26, 2026] – Scores of adoptable pets are longing for people to shower with love and affection. The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities^® to bring adoptable pets from the shelter into PetSmart stores across our service area in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 23 – 29, 2026.  

During the in-store event, staff and volunteers will be available to help potential pet parents to meet and spend time with adoptable pets including cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies.    

“Adoption events in the community are a vital tool in helping homeless animals find loving homes,” said Adam Lamb, Brandywine Valley SPCA CEO. “Thanks to the support of PetSmart Charities, we are able to participate in adoption events at different PetSmart stores in three states this weekend.”  

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 Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities. “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 BVSPCA for the love and care they give to pets all year long – together we can make a significant impact on people and pets.” 

WHEN/WHERE: Adoptable pets will be available will special discounted adoption pricing promotions thanks, in part, to Hill’s Pet Nutrition at the following times and PetSmart locations: 

 Friday, March 27^th:  

• PetSmart Plymouth Meeting EAC; 2100 Chemical Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 

• PetSmart Dover EAC; 1390 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 

• PetSmart Potomac Yards; 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA from 3-7pm 

• PetSmart Falls Church; 6100-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA from 3-7pm 

 Saturday, March 28^th:  

• PetSmart Plymouth Meeting EAC; 2100 Chemical Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 

• PetSmart Dover EAC; 1390 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 

• PetSmart Rehoboth Beach; 19563 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE from 10am-3pm 

• PetSmart Christiana; 1291 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE from 11am-4pm 

 Sunday, March 29th:  

• PetSmart Plymouth Meeting EAC; 2100 Chemical Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 

• PetSmart Dover EAC; 1390 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 

• PetSmart Millsboro; 26680 Centerview Dr, Millsboro, DC from 10am-3pm 

• PetSmart Potomac Yards; 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA from 11am-4pm 

To view all available pets for adoption, please visit: bvspca.org/adopt