This May, Walmart partners with Best Friends Animal Society to host ‘Give Love. Save Lives.’ adoption events at select Walmart stores nationwide, waiving adoption fees and helping homeless pets find forever homes.
- Adoption fees waived at 20 Walmart locations in May
- Best Friends and local shelters bring adoptable pets onsite
- Support from partners like Blue Buffalo helps waive fees nationwide
What happened
Walmart and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up during National Pet Month in May to help homeless pets across the United States. Through the campaign called “Give Love. Save Lives.”, adoption events are being held at 20 Walmart locations in major cities, offering pet lovers the chance to adopt furry companions with fees waived thanks to network partners. Alongside these events, Best Friends Pet Adoption Centers are also offering free adoptions all month long.
In addition to fee waivers, local shelters and Best Friends staff are welcoming visitors with a variety of dogs and cats ready for adoption. Walmart’s collaboration with pet supply brands further bolsters support for homeless pets, providing resources that help improve their lives and increase adoption success. For those unable to attend in person, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and Adoption Centers remain open with free pet adoptions available throughout the month, encouraging the community to make a positive impact on animal welfare.
Why it feels good
Helping a homeless pet find a loving home brings joy not only to the new pet owner but also to the broader animal welfare community. This initiative builds on decades of progress toward achieving no-kill status nationwide—a goal increasingly within reach as more shelters are becoming no-kill with each life saved. By waiving adoption fees, the barrier to welcoming a new pet is lowered, making it easier for families to experience the warmth and companionship that pets offer.
The partnership between Walmart, Best Friends, and other supporters demonstrates a community-driven spirit dedicated to creating brighter futures for animals in need. Each adoption contributes directly to reducing shelter populations and improving quality of life for pets while fostering a culture of care, compassion, and responsibility. It also inspires others to engage through volunteering, fostering, or advocacy, helping sustain momentum for ongoing improvements in animal rescue efforts.
What to enjoy or watch next
If you’re inspired to adopt but can’t attend the Walmart events, consider visiting your local Best Friends Pet Adoption Center or nearby animal shelters. Throughout National Pet Month, free adoptions continue to be available at these centers nationwide. You can also support animal welfare by volunteering your time, fostering pets in need, or spreading awareness about the benefits of adoption and no-kill initiatives.
Keep an eye on future community events and campaigns aimed at ending euthanasia in shelters. With nearly half of the roughly 1,300 shelters still working toward no-kill status close to reaching their goals, continued collective effort promises a hopeful future for homeless pets. Following the progress of Best Friends and their partners provides a heartwarming glimpse into what’s possible when passion and action come together to make a difference.