Adopt Joy!
Saturday, April 25 | 11 AM – 2 PM
LaurelPetSmart
13600 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
Come meet the cuties!
Dogs, cats, and small animals will be on-site and ready to meet their future families.
Volunteers Needed!
From 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, help walk and love on dogs—be their buddy for the day!
Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with the subject line Dog
Volunteer to sign up.
NAW Adoption Events March 23-29, 2026:
Dog Adoption Event:
Gaithersburg PetSmart, 218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD
Saturday, March 28; 11 am to 2 pm
Cat Adoption Events
In addition to cats available at our in-store adoption centers at PetSmarts, will be adding the following kitty adoption events/hours:
Alexandria PetSmart, 3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Tues, March 24; 4 pm to 7 pm
Thurs, March 26; 5pm to 7 pm
Sat, March 28 & Sun, March 29; 11am to 2 pm
Alexandria PetSmart, 7690 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Wednesday, March 25; 4 pm to 7 pm
Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 28; 4 pm to 7 pm
Arundel Mills PetSmart 7663 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover, MD
Monday, March 23- Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday March 29; 10 am to 5 pm
Bethesda PetSmart, 6800 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD
Wednesday, March 25 & Friday, March 27; 4 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday March 29; 2 to 4 pm
Bowie PetSmart, 4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD
Monday, March 23- Sunday, March 29; 11 am to 5 pm
Catonsville PetSmart, 6105 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD
Friday, March 27 – Sunday, March 20; 12 pm to 4 pm
Columbia PetSmart, 9041 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia, MD
Monday, March 23 to Sunday, March 28; 12 pm to 3 pm
Dakota Crossing PetSmart, 2480 Market St, NE, Washington DC
Monday, March 23- Sunday March 29; 10 am to 5 pm
Dunkirk PetSmart; 10400 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD
Monday, March 23- Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29; 11 am to 6 pm
Gaithersburg PetSmart, 218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD
Friday, March 28 and Saturday March 28; 1 pm to 4 pm
Sunday, March 29; 12 pm to 3 pm
Glen Burnie PetSmart, 597 E Ordnance Rd, Glen Burnie, MD
Monday, March 23 – Sunday, March 29; 12 pm to 5 pm
Greenbelt PetSmart, 7475 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD
Monday, March 23 -Friday, March 27; 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29; 11 am to 4 pm
Laurel PetSmart, 13600 Baltimore Ave., Laurel, MD
Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 7 pm
Manassas PetSmart,10834 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas, VA
Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 29; 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29; 11 am to 6 pm
South Manassas PetSmart, 9970 Sowder Village Square, Manassas, VA 20109
Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 29; 10 am to 7 pm
Owings Mills PetSmart, 10240 Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills, MD
Monday, March 23 – Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 2 pm
Pasadena/Glen Burnie PetSmart, 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD
Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27; 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29; 1 pm to 3 pm
Reston PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA
Friday, March 27; 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 5 pm
Rockville PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, MD
Friday, March 27- Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 6 pm
Stafford PetSmart, 1160 Stafford Market Pl, Stafford, VA
Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 6 pm
Waldorf PetSmart, 3045 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD
Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Sunday, March 29; 10 am to 5 pm
Westminster PetSmart, 625 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, MD
Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27; 11 am to 6 pm
Saturday, March 28; 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 29; 12 pm to 5 pm
White Marsh PetSmart, 9921 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD
Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27; 1 pm to 3 pm
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29; 12 pm to 3 pm
Past Events
Adopt Joy!
Saturday, February 21 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Greenbelt PetSmart
7475 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt MD 20770
Come meet the cuties!
Dogs, cats, and small animals will be on-site and ready to meet their future families.
Volunteers Needed!
From 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, help walk and love on dogs—be their buddy for the day!
Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with the subject line Dog
Volunteer to sign up.
🚨 Clear the Shelter – Adopt Joy! 🚨
🐾 Saturday, December 6 | 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Arundel Mills PetSmart
7663 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD
Come meet the cuties! 🐶🐱🐰
Dogs, cats, and small animals will be on-site and ready to meet their future families.
💙 Special Adoption Event:
Dog adoption fees are waived for pups 21 pounds and up and discounted for pups 20 pounds and under — thanks to this special partnership event!
(Standard adoption screening still applies.)
💪 Volunteers Needed!
From 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, help walk and love on dogs—be their buddy for the day!
📧 Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with the subject line Dog Volunteer to sign up.
🚨 Clear the Shelter – Adopt Joy! 🚨
🐾 Saturday, October 25 | 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Arundel Mills PetSmart
7663 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD
Come meet the cuties! 🐶🐱🐰
Dogs, cats, and small animals will be ready to meet their future families.
💙 Special Adoption Event:
Dog adoption fees waived for pups over 25 lbs and discounted for pups under 25 lbs —
thanks to this special partnership event! (Standard adoption screening still applies.)
💪 Volunteers Needed!
From 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, help walk and love on dogs—be their buddy for the day!
📧 Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with the subject line Dog Volunteer to sign up.
🚨 Clear the Shelter – Subaru Loves Pets – October 18th event! Come meet the cuties!🚨
🐾 Ourisman Subaru
📍 2282 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD
🗓 Saturday, October 18 | ⏰ Noon -2 PM
Pups will be ready to meet their future families.
Dog adoption fees waived for this special partnership event! (Standard adoption screening still applies.)
💪 Volunteers Needed!
From 11: 30 AM–2:30PM, help walk and love on dogs—be their buddy for the day!
📧 Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with subject line Dog Volunteer to sign up
🐾 Clear the Shelter Event at Arundel Mills PetSmart!
📍 7663 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD
🗓 Saturday, September 27 | ⏰ 11–2 PM
Dogs, cats, and small animals will be ready to meet their future families.
Dog adoption fees waived for this partnership special event! (Standard adoption screening still applies.)
💪 Volunteers Needed!
Help walk and love on dogs from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM—be their buddy for the day!
📧 Email volunteer@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with subject line Dog Volunteer to sign up.
Let’s get these pets into loving homes!
NAW Adoption Events March 24-30, 2025:
Cat Adoption Events
In addition to cats available at our in-store adoption centers at PetSmarts, will be adding the following kitty adoption events/hours:
Bethesda PetSmart, 6800 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD
Monday, March 24- Friday, March 28; 5 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, March 29; 2pm to 6 pm & Sunday March 30; noon to 3 pm
Bowie PetSmart, 4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716
Monday, March 24- Sunday, March 30; 12 pm to 3 pm
Catonsville PetSmart, 6105 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD
Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30; 12 pm – 4 pm
Columbia PetSmart, 9041 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia, MD
Monday, March 24 to Sunday. March 30; 12 pm to 3 pm
Dunkirk PetSmart; 10400 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD 20754
Monday, March 24- Sunday March 30; 10 am to 5 pm
Gaithersburg PetSmart, 218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Friday, March 28 and Saturday March 29, 1 pm to 4 pm
Sunday, March 30, 12 pm to 3 pm
Greenbelt PetSmart,
Monday, March 24 to Saturday, March 29; 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday March 30; 10 am to 3 pm
Laurel PetSmart, 13600 Baltimore Ave., Laurel, MD 20707
Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30; 10 am – 4 pm
Pasadena/Glen Burnie PetSmart, 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Monday, March 24 -Friday, March 28; 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30; 1 pm to 3 pm
Reston PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA 20190
Friday, March 28; 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30; 10 am to 5 pm
Rockville PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, MD 20895
Friday, March 28- Sunday March 30; 9 am to 7 pm
Waldorf PetSmart, 3045 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601
Monday, March 24 – Sunday, March 30; 9 am to 6 pm
White Marsh PetSmart, 9921 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21220
Monday, March 24- Sunday, March 30; 1 pm to 3 pm
Dog Adoption Events
Annapolis PetSmart, 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Saturday, March 29; 12 pm to 3 pm
Arundel Mills PetSmart 7663 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover, MD
Saturday, March 29; 12 pm to 3 pm
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
Throughout the year Last Chance animal rescue provides low cost and spay and neuter opportunities. These programs are provided in part by funding from grants.
In January 2016, the Maryland Department of Agriculture has issued a grant to Last Chance Animal Rescue to support the spay and neuter of 300 dogs and 200 cats for qualified families. Check back for more details soon! MDA Spay Neuter Program
In addition to cats available at our in-store adoption centers at PetSmarts, will be adding the following kitty adoption events/hours:
Annapolis PetSmart, 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
10/24- 10/27; noon to 5 pm
Bethesda PetSmart, 6800 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD
Saturday, October 26, 10 am to 5 pm
Bowie PetSmart, 4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716
Thursday, October 24- Sunday, October 27; 10 am to 7 pm
Catonsville PetSmart, 6105 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD
Friday, Oct. 25- Sun. October 27; noon to 4 pm
Columbia PetSmart, 9041 Snowden Square Drive, Columbia, MD
Monday, October 21- Sunday, October 27; noon to 2 pm
Gaithersburg PetSmart, 218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Saturday, October 26; 1 pm to 4 pm, Sunday, October 27, 1 pm to 3 pm
Pasadena/Glen Burnie PetSmart, 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Tues, October 22, 3 pm to 5 pm
Thursday, October 24; 5 pm to 7 pm
Friday, October 25; 4 to 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27; 1 pm to 3 pm
Manassas PetSmart, 9970 Sowder Village Square, Manassas, VA 20109
Saturday, October 26; 12 to 2 pm
Reston PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA 20190
Friday, October 25, Saturday, October 26, Sunday, October 27; 10 m to 7 pm
Rockville PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, MD 20895
Waldorf PetSmart, 3045 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD 20601
Monday, October 21- Sunday, October 27; 10 am to 7 pm
In addition to cats at our in-store adoption centers at PetSmarts, we will be adding the following adoption events:
March 22-24, 12-4 pm
Catonsville PetSmart, 6501 National Pike Catonsville, MD
March 22-24, 10:30 am to 7:30 pm
Rockville PetSmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane, Kensington, MD
March 22-24, 10 am – 5 pm
Reston PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston, VA
March 22, 5pm – 7 pm
Pasadena PetSmart, 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD
March 23-24, 1 pm to 3 pm
Pasadena PetSmart, 24 Mountain Road, Glen Burnie, MD
March 23, 11 am – 3 pm
Alexandria PetSmart, 3351 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA
March 23, 12 to 2 pm
Annapolis PetSmart, 2601 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD
Dog Adoption Events
Last Chance has many great dogs and puppies looking for homes, we are not having events at this time due to the COVID Pandemic. The first step to the adoption process is to submit an online application. Please see our Facebook page for updated information.
To see dogs currently available for adoption Click Here
You may get pre-approved for adoption by filling out the Dog Adoption Request Form