Adopt One, Help Many. That's The Rescue Effect.

We are joining animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and place more animals into loving homes. During this effort, we will be offering WAIVED adoption fees on August 2nd and 3rd and September 6th and 7th at all adoption locations and events.

Adopt AND shop when you join us for these special adoption events at the Christiana Mall, Petco, and That Pet Place. Shower your new pet with love as you shop! Thanks to The Rescue Effect, all adoption fees will be WAIVED at these events.

We will also be offering WAIVED adoption fees on September 6 at our adoption centers in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Washington, D.C., and ALL adoption locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 7.

Saturday, August 2nd | 11am - 4pm
Christiana Mall | 132 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702

Saturday, August 2 | 10am - 3pm
Petco | 18578 Coastal Hwy #12, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Saturday, August 2 | 10am - 2pm
Petco | 6416 Carlisle Pike Ste 300, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Sunday, August 3rd | 11am - 3pm
That Pet Place | 237 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603

Saturday, September 6th - 7th | 11am - 5pm
Brandywine Valley SPCA - DC | 1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Saturday, September 6th - 7th | 11am - 5pm
Brandywine Valley SPCA - DC | 4 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032

Saturday, September 6th - 7th | 11am - 5pm
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area | 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Saturday, September 6th - 7th | 11am - 5pm
Lancaster Adoption Center | 2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

Most shelters across the country are full, with nearly six million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2024, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in care before being adopted. Choosing to adopt helps the animal you take home and supports many more by freeing up space and resources. Animal shelters have pets of all sizes, ages, and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, temporarily fostering also helps free up space for other animals in need.

Launching in August and continuing through October, The Rescue Effect is the ASPCA’s national campaign dedicated to helping organizations increase adoptions and engage the public. This year, the ASPCA is providing $2 million in grants to cover adoption fees and support operations at many participating shelters and rescue groups across the country, with some holding fee-waived adoption events.