During National Adoption Week, one sweet cat made the decision easy when she picked her family the moment they met.

Ari and Spencer weren’t planning to adopt that day. They visited a PetSmart Charities Adopt Joy event to support local adoption efforts and meet a few pets, thinking they still needed more time before bringing home a dog. Then they met Butters, and everything changed.

Enrichment helps cats stay mentally stimulated, physically active, and emotionally fulfilled. From climbing and exploring to play and observation, small changes to your cat’s routine can make a big difference in their overall well-being. Here are five easy ways to support your cat’s natural instincts and keep life interesting.

Getting outside with your dog does more than break up the day. New environments, smells, sounds, and experiences help support your dog’s mental and physical well-being while strengthening the bond you share together. Here are five easy ways to turn everyday outings into meaningful enrichment for your dog.

After losing her beloved Great Dane, Susan, a PetSmart store process leader in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, found healing, hope and an unexpected new beginning through adoption. With support from her PetSmart family and adoption partner Four Footed Friends, she met Buddy, a neglected Great Dane who needed love just as much as she did. Together, they transformed each other’s lives.

When Leah walked into her local PetSmart, she wasn’t expecting to adopt that day. But one moment changed everything. What started with Clover soon grew into a two-cat household with Pip, bringing even more love, energy, and connection into her life.

What started as a short-term foster turned into something more. Penny’s story shows how one small yes can change everything for a pet and a person.

When Charissa decided her cat Nyx needed a companion, she visited a PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center and met Archie. What followed was an instant connection, a fast friendship, and a few unexpected surprises. Archie didn’t just fit in, he brought a whole new kind of joy into their home.

While supporting National Adoption Week in Denver, the PetSmart Charities team fostered an adoptable dog named Seamus, bringing him out into the world to help him get noticed. One evening at a local brewery, that extra care led to a life-changing moment. This is the story of how Seamus found his family.