PetSmart Charities, Hill’s® Science Diet® brand and PetSmart® present the PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend.

The three-day adoption event is Friday – Sunday, Sept. 10 – 12, in all PetSmart stores in the U.S. and Canada.

We were very lucky again – on Friday we got the okay for our 2 old Ladies. Zadie (pictured on right)  & Isabelle  (pictured on left) are two senior Scottish Folds that got accepted at “Best Friends Animal Sanctuary” http://www.bestfriends.org/ in Kanab, Utah.

 This will be their retirement home or maybe just a start into a new life. Who knows – maybe the right family is just waiting for them there. And it’s also one of the best places for animals that otherwise have no or a very little chance of finding a permanent and loving home.

But there is always a BUT. We need 2 tickets for the cats from Lafayette to Las Vegas and also 2 tickets for the caregiver that will bring them. We also need a rental car and accommodation in Kanab. Since adoptions and donations are at a long time low we really could use some help.
All donations are tax-deductable. And you would do those 2 a huge favor.
Thanks for taking the time to read.

And here is their story written by their foster mom:

Zadie & Isabelle’s previous owner was unable to care for them any more so they and 4 others were surrendered to different rescue organizations. They are pure bred Scottish Folds, as indicated by the “folded” ears, and this is a rare breed in the SW Louisiana area. We don’t exactly know how old they’re but they’re definitely seniors. They are related but we have no idea how. Both cats are living in foster care since end of 2006. They once were adopted out together but returned since they are a bit shy. We would love to find a place for them together where they can spend the rest of their lives in a quiet environment either in a new home or a sanctuary place.

All volunteers & friends of PAAW would be very thankful if we could get some support to help Zadie and Isabelle to go to Best Friends.

You can make donations via our PAYPAL button at the upper right corner of our web page, or click the badge below to help “Chip In”!

The PUPS Act was introduced in Congress because a recent audit uncovered severely inadequate enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. This bill is a chance to make sure large-scale commercial breeders abide by the Animal Welfare Act. CLICK HERE and sign the petition supporting the PUPS Act now.

Petfinder is proud to bring you the
All-Star Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge

Through August 22

A fun, easy and FREE way to win much-needed money
for animal rescue organizations

Seventy-seven (77) grants will be awarded for a total of $100,000 to eligible Petfinder.com members. Final prizes will go to the eligible Petfinder.com organization with the highest accumulative votes for the duration of the Challenge as specified in the rules.

Voting ends at midnight (PST) on August 22, 2010. The more friends you can rally to vote for PAAW the better our chances of winning. Every vote, every day counts – shelters can pull ahead even during the last few days with enough support. Get people involved! PAAW is counting on you!

Eligible organizations with the most votes could receive a weekly prize and/or one of the other grants below:

Grand Prize: One $10,000 grant!

Second Prize: One $7,000 grant!

Third Prize: One $5,000 grant!

Most Touching Story Prize – May: One $2,000 grant!

Most Touching Story Prize – June: One $2,000 grant!

Most Touching Story Prize – July: One $2,000 grant!

Most Touching Story Prize – August: One $2,000 grant!

State Winners*: Fifty-one $1,000 state grants

(50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.)

Canadian Winners*: Three $1,000 grants will be awarded.

International Winner*: Two $1,000 grants will be awarded.

Weekly Winners* Fourteen $1,000 grants will be awarded, one for each week of the Shelter+ Challenge.

A total of 77 grants will be awarded to shelters and rescue groups throughout the challenge, from $1,000 weekly prizes to a $10,000 grand prize!

Increase PAAW’s  chances of winning by voting every day. And don’t forget to get the word out to friends, family and co-workers now: You can send a free $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge e-card to up to 20 people at a time. The more people you rally, the greater chance PAAW  has to win!

The Animal Rescue Site to make your daily click on the purple button to fund food for animals in need. Then click again on the red “Vote Today!” that will appear at the top of the next page. A few seconds of your time could help PAAW win up to $10,000!

In the last challenge, more than 5 million votes were cast for shelters and animal rescue groups. Let’s beat that record!

World’s Best Pet Parent Contest
Through July 25: Win money for your favorite shelter or rescue group!
Presented by Advantage® and K9 Advantix®

•Grand Prize – $10,000
•Runner-Up – $5,000
•Honorable Mention (10 winners) – $1,000
•Random drawing for a 6-month supply of Advantage® or K9 Advantix® – 50 winners
•You may enter once
•Voting begins July 28

Click on the Best Pet Parent graphic above to get started!

Approximately 4 million cats end up in shelters every year, including thousands born every spring and summer during “kitten season.” To help promote adoptions of these fun, affectionate animals, The American Humane celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month each June.

PAAW’s foster homes are brimming with cats and kittens of every color, age and personality just waiting for a loving home. Whether you prefer young and frisky or mature and mellow, you’re sure to find the perfect cat companion during Adopt-A-Cat Month!

Come browse our Petfinder or PetTango adoption pages to see all the kittens and cats we have available for adoption.

We’d like to tell you about The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge – together with Petfinder, starting January 18th. The Animal Rescue Site is awarding $100,000 in grants to eligible Petfinder.com member rescue organizations to help animals. The grand prize is a $10,000 grant, and there are many other prizes! Visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com to vote every day and learn more. You don’t have to register, and voting is free. Support PAAW as your favorite shelter and vote today! Thank you!

Eighty-five grants will be awarded for a total of $100,000 to eligible Petfinder.com members. Final prizes will go to the eligible Petfinder.com organization with the highest accumulative votes for the duration of the Challenge as specified in the rules.

Voting begins on January 18th, 2010, and ends at midnight (PST) on April 18th, 2010. The more friends you can rally to vote for PAAW, the better our chances of winning. Every vote, every day counts – shelters can pull ahead even during the last few days with enough support. Get people involved! PAAW is counting on you!

Eligible organizations with the most votes could receive a weekly prize and/or one of the other grants below:

Grand Prize: One $10,000 grant!

Honorable Mention: Three $3,000 grants!

State Winners*: Fifty-one $1,000 state grants

(50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.)

Canadian Winners*: Two $1,000 grants will be awarded

International Winner*: Two $1,000 grants will be awarded.

Weekly Winners** Twenty-Six $1,000 grants will be awarded, two for each week of the Shelter+ Challenge.

PetSmart Charities® Second Chance for Love
National Adoption Weekend
February 12 – 14, 2010
PetSmart Charities, Hill’s® Science Diet® brand and PetSmart® present the Second Change for Love National Adoption Weekend. The three-day sponsored adoption event takes place Friday-Sunday, February 12 – 14, 2010, in all PetSmart® stores. The goal is to find homes for more than 16,000 pets in need.

Adopt a new pet and receive the following items courtesy of our event sponsors:

Free 4-5 lb. bag of Science Diet® pet food*
Coupon for $7 off Science Diet® dog and cat food
The Guide for Lifelong Health (a $30 value)
Plus valuable coupons and samples

Come see us at Petsmart this weekend!

PetSmart Charities® Hosts Holiday National Adoption Event in all U.S. PetSmart® Stores Event goal is lifelong, loving homes for 15,800 pets

(Phoenix) – PetSmart Charities invites you to bring a pet home for the holidays during the Holiday National Adoption Event this November 13-15. Purina® Pro Plan®, Tidy Cats® and PetSmart® are the proud sponsors of this adoption event, which will be held in all 1,082 PetSmart® stores in the United States.

More than 2,000 animal-welfare agencies throughout the United States are expected to participate and will be presenting adoptable pets at every PetSmart Charities in-store adoption center. The event will take place Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2009 with a goal of finding homes for 15,800 dogs, cats and small animals.

Not only will prospective pet parents get a new family member during this event, but they will also receive free samples from Purina Pro Plan, Tidy Cats and PetSmart®.

ABOUT THE HOLIDAY NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND
Prospective adopters are encouraged to visit the PetSmart Charities’ Adoption Center inside any PetSmart® store in the U.S. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 15. Adoptions are handled by participating animal-welfare groups.