PetSmart is hosting its National Adoption Week at the Burlington Centre in Burlington, Ontario, from March 23 to March 29, 2026, to help local shelter animals find new homes. This event provides a simple way for neighbours to meet and adopt dogs, cats, and other small animals directly at the mall.
The event takes place at the PetSmart store located at 777 Guelph Line, Unit G17. According to PetSmart Charities of Canada, visitors can interact with pets from local rescue groups and begin the adoption process on-site.
This effort comes at a time when many animal shelters across the country are facing high numbers of pets in their care. On average, these national adoption events help about 50 pets find permanent homes every day that participating stores are open.
The timing of the event follows the 2026 March Break, which is a busy time for local families at the mall. Burlington Centre has been hosting more community events like this since the Hudson’s Bay department store closed its doors in February 2025.
Local groups such as the Burlington Humane Society often bring animals to the store for these events. This allows residents to learn more about animal welfare while visiting the mall for their regular shopping needs.
