PetSmart Charities has named Lubbock No. 9 in the nation on its list of Adoption “Furriendly” Cities, with 144 pets adopted locally during National Adoption Weekend May 2-4.
According to a news release, PetSmart is “raising the woof” for Albuquerque, New Mexico, which tops the list with 242 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted into their “fur-ever” homes.
The top 10 cities are:
1. Albuquerque, New Mexico: 242 adoptions.
2. Des Moines, Iowa: 206 adoptions.
3. Chattanooga, Tennessee: 163 adoptions.
4. Wilmington, North Carolina: 161 adoptions.