Riverside, CA  – During the dog days of summer adopting a pet can add new energy to our lives while making a positive contribution to the community. Riverside County Department of Animal Services is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities^® to bring adoptable pets to the Palm Desert and Hemet PetSmart’s in support of National Adoption Week, taking place July 21 – 27, 2025.

Each summer, animal shelters take in scores of kittens and cats during “kitten season,” following peak breeding activity for cats and this year is no exception. Please join our adoption event at the PetSmart’s in Palm Desert and Hemet to spend time with adoptable pets of all ages, breeds and temperaments in spacious areas to find just the right match. Adopting a pet saves more than one life. Every pet who finds a home frees up space for shelters to help the next animal in need.  With staff and volunteers available to help potential new pet parents, visitors can spend time with pets available for adoption. Adopting pets can help improve the health and wellness of people by reducing feelings of isolation and inspiring more active lifestyles.  Caring for pets fosters values for children such as responsibility and selflessness. 

“Partnering with PetSmart Charities allows us to get more pets into the community to help them find their forever homes,” said RCDAS Public Information Officer Veronica Perez. “We are grateful to be part of this important event that helps connect loving families with pets who need a second chance.” 

“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 RCDAS, whose team makes meaningful connections, giving more pets in need people to love.”

WHEN/WHERE: 

Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations:

Monday, July 21^st 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

34900 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

2153 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545

To view all available pets for adoption, please visit www.rcdas.org.