Petsmart Free Events And Adoption Opportunities In August 2018

In August 2018, PetSmart locations hosted multiple adoption events and offered various promotions for pet owners. While specific free product promotions during this month were limited, the retailer provided opportunities for community engagement through animal rescue events and special in-store activities. This article examines the free events and opportunities available at PetSmart locations across Virginia during August 2018, based on verified information from official sources.

VGSR Rescue Events at PetSmart Locations

August 2018 featured several Virginia-based rescue events hosted by VGSR (German Shepherd Rescue) at PetSmart locations. These events provided community members the opportunity to meet rescue dogs available for adoption while learning about the organization's mission and volunteer opportunities.

Fredericksburg PetSmart Event

On Saturday, August 11th, 2018, a VGSR Rescue Event was held at the PetSmart location in Fredericksburg's Central Park. The event ran from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the address 1421 Carl D Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Attendees could meet VGSR volunteers and learn more about the organization's adoption and fostering programs. The event featured dogs available for adoption, though specific names of attending animals were not provided in the source materials.

Gainesville PetSmart Event

The following day, on Sunday, August 12th, 2018, another VGSR Rescue Event took place at PetSmart in Gainesville. This event also operated from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM and was located at 13241 Gateway Center Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155. According to the source materials, three specific dogs were attending this event: Leonidas #4712, Lady #4719, and Rocky #4711. Community members were invited to meet these dogs and potentially learn about adoption or fostering opportunities through VGSR.

Springfield PetSmart Event

A third VGSR Rescue Event was scheduled for Saturday, August 18th, 2018, at the Springfield PetSmart location. This event followed the same 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM timeframe and was situated at 6535 Frontier Drive, Springfield, VA 22150. The event description encouraged attendees to come out and learn about VGSR while meeting some of the dogs in their care. No specific dog names were mentioned for this location.

Other Pet-Related Events in August 2018

While not directly hosted by PetSmart, the Yorktown Farmer's Market featured an event that included participation from VGSR. The Yorktown PAWS at the River Pet Days event took place on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 (slightly outside our August focus), from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Water Street location in Yorktown, VA 23690. This family and pet-friendly event included live music, a photo booth, and treats for both people and dogs. VGSR had foster dogs available at this event, and attendees could learn about adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donation opportunities. The event was free to attend and offered free garage parking.

Additionally, Pet Supplies Plus in Fairfax hosted a Yappy Hour event on Friday, August 24th, 2018, from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Located at 11054 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030, this monthly event featured VGSR foster dogs, including Daisy #5412, Lady #4719, and Diesel #4708. While not a PetSmart event, it represents another opportunity for pet owners in the area to interact with rescue dogs.

PetSmart Promotions and Offers

While specific free product promotions for August 2018 were not detailed in the source materials, PetSmart had been offering various discounts and special deals earlier in the year. In January 2018, PetSmart offered 10% off in-store pickup orders under $99 or 15% off orders $100+ at PetSmart.com, valid from January 19th to January 21st. The retailer also featured sales on various pet products across different categories:

• Dog products: Science Diet select dog food (35 lbs for $40.99), discounts on Eukanuba, Nutro, Bil jac, Blue Buffalo, and Wellness Core dog food
• Cat products: Fancy Feast variety pack (30 ct. for $16.89), Tidy Cat Pail (35 lbs. for $11.99)
• Fish products: $150 savings on Marineland headland tank & stand (60 gal), 40% off select Top Fin Starter Kits
• Reptile products: $10 off select Zoo med 10G reptile starter kits
• Bird products: Grreat Choice Wild Bird Seed (40 lb for $14.99)
• Small pets: Up to 15% off select Critter Trail Habitats

Free Pet Food and Ice Cream Offers

Although not specific to August 2018, the source materials mention two notable free offers from PetSmart that occurred during the summer months:

1. Free Bag of Dog or Cat Food: PetSmart sent coupons to select customers via email (from [email protected]) with the subject line "FREE BAG of dog or cat food: 6 DAYS ONLY." This coupon was valid for a FREE small bag of dry dog food kibble up to 8 pounds or a FREE small bag of cat food kibble up to 4.5 pounds. The coupon needed to be redeemed by July 4th, with a limit of one coupon per person and no purchase necessary. When redeemed, PetSmart would donate a free meal to a pet in need. Some customers also reported receiving this coupon in their physical mailbox.

2. Free Dog-Safe Ice Cream: In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 15th, PetSmart offered free dog-safe ice cream for dogs at stores with PetsHotel facilities. This promotion provided a special treat for canine customers during the summer season.

Conclusion

Based on the available information, August 2018 primarily offered pet owners in Virginia opportunities to engage with rescue organizations through adoption events hosted at PetSmart locations. While specific free product promotions during this month were not detailed in the source materials, PetSmart had been offering various discounts and special deals earlier in the year. The retailer also participated in summer promotions like free dog-safe ice cream in July and free food coupons for select customers. The VGSR rescue events provided valuable opportunities for community members to meet dogs available for adoption while supporting animal welfare efforts.

Sources

1. VGSR Rescue Events
2. PetSmart January Promotions
3. PetSmart Free Food Coupon
4. Free Ice Cream and Other Promotions