Central Texas shelters encouraging people to adopt after flooding leaves animals without homes

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AUSTIN, Texas - Central Texas animal shelters are encouraging the public to adopt pets in need during PetSmart Charities week and National Adoption Week.

National Adoption Week is from July 21-27.

Austin Pets Alive! and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter are both participating in the PetSmart Charities week.

When is the adoption event?

Since the devastating floods hit Central Texas this month, Austin Pets Alive! has taken in over 700 pets. 

You can go to these adoptions events at PetSmart stores to spend time with pets of all ages, breeds, and temperaments.

Below is when and where the adoption events will be taking place for APA!:

• PetSmart at Research Blvd., 11150 Research Blvd Svrd SB, #100, from July 25-27 from noon to 3 p.m.
• PetSmart at Round Rock, 2601 S I-35 Frontage Rd Pad E, on July 26 from noon to 3 p.m.

Below is when and where the adoption events will be taking place for WCRAS:

• PetSmart Round Rock South location, 2601 S IH 35, on July 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• PetSmart Round Rock North location, 201 University Oaks, from July 25-27 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To view all available pets for adoption at APA!, click here. 

To view all available pets for adoption at WCRAS, click here.

What they're saying:

"Every pet we place into a loving home is a step forward for our entire community," said Luis Sanchez, Director of PR at Austin Pets Alive!. "We’re proud to partner with PetSmart Charities to help more families connect with pets who need them. This partnership creates an easy, welcoming path to adoption, and at a time when hundreds of animals are waiting for homes after the recent floods, it couldn’t be more vital. These events enable us to do what we do best: find animals loving homes."

"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. 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.  We’re proud to work alongside partners such as Austin Pets Alive!, whose team makes meaningful connections, giving more pets in need people to love."

"Partnering with PetSmart Charities allows us to expand our reach and impact in meaningful ways," said Misty Valenta, Director of Animal Services at WCRAS. "At WCRAS, we believe that every pet deserves a loving home and every person deserves the unconditional love of a companion animal. With support from PetSmart Charities, we’re able to break down barriers to adoption and help more families find their perfect match."