Santa Barbara County Animal Services is partnering with PetSmart Charities to host Adventure Awaits, an adoption celebrating National Adoption Week, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at PetSmart, 7090 Hollister Ave., Goleta.
The outdoor, family-friendly event will turn the PetSmart parking lot into an adoption
basecamp, where community members can meet a variety of adoptable animals,
support small businesses, and explore the joy that comes with pet adoption.
Adoption fees will be waived for the day, and animals from shelters across the county will be available to meet and adopt.
“Adventure Awaits encourages the community to imagine how a pet enriches life’s daily
journeys – from hikes to hammocks, sunsets to snuggles. Attendees will be invited to start
their greatest adventure by adopting,” said Sarah Aguilar, director of Santa Barbara
County Animal Services.
“Whether you’re ready to bring home a pet or are curious about the adoption process, we encourage you to join us for PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week,” she said.
“Animal shelters and rescues are doing incredible work to save pets each day, but they
can’t do it without the community’s support,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement initiatives at PetSmart Charities.
“Adopting or fostering a pet can be an incredibly enriching experience and is the best way to support your local organizations,” she said.
“We all have a role we can play in helping pets in need, so please join us this National Adoption Week to show your support,” Marston said. “We’re proud to work alongside partners such as Santa Barbara County Animal Services, whose team makes meaningful connections, giving more pets in need people to love.”