Second Annual Ranking Released Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week, July 20-26

/PRNewswire/ - Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July 20-26), PetSmart released its second yearly Top Cat-Loving Cities list. The ranking shows that suburban areas and mid-sized cities lead in feline affection, measured by cat adoptions along with purchases of cat toys, treats and enrichment items at PetSmart.

"Cats have grown into a bigger part of family life for Canadians across the country," said Aimee Gilbreath, president at PetSmart Charities of Canada. "This year's list highlights the expanding role cats play in daily routines and shows how pet parents keep celebrating and supporting their feline companions. We invite anyone considering a cat adoption to attend a local event during PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week at PetSmart stores nationwide."

Compared with the 2025 ranking, 70 percent of the top 10 cities held their positions, with Langley, B.C. staying at number one for the second year in a row and two fresh communities entering the list. Here are the top 25 Canadian cities and districts where residents show strong cat devotion, based on PetSmart Charities of Canada adoptions and sales of cat pampering products from PetSmart Canada stores.

Langley, BC (for its second consecutive year)
Etobicoke, ON (District in Toronto)
Kelowna, BC
East York, ON (District in Toronto)
Scarborough, ON (District in Toronto)
Courtenay, BC
Belleville, ON (newcomer in 2026)
Nepean, ON (District in Ottawa)
Nanaimo, BC (newcomer in 2026)
Victoria, BC
Cambridge, ON
Saskatoon, SK
Charlottetown, PE
Coquitlam, BC
Barrie, ON
Vaughan, ON
St. Catharines, ON
Red Deer, AB
Kitchener, ON
Regina, SK
Stoney Creek, ON (District in Hamilton)
Moncton, NB
Guelph, ON
Fredericton, NB
Sudbury, ON

July marks the peak of kitten season, when most kittens arrive and shelters face high numbers of cats needing homes, making it an ideal time to adopt. During PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week, future pet parents can visit PetSmart stores to meet adoptable animals from local rescue groups seeking permanent families.

Adopters during National Adoption Week qualify for VIPP (Very Important Pet Parent) status, the top level in PetSmart's loyalty rewards program. They also receive an Adoption Guide containing coupons worth more than $350 in savings on food, toys and supplies for their new pet.

"Canadians keep welcoming cats into their homes, and more pet parents than ever seek ways to enrich and honor their pets' lives," said Charndeep Grewal, vice president of merchandising at PetSmart Canada. "Whether bringing home a newly adopted kitten or caring for a longtime companion, we provide cat parents with the products and services they need at strong value."

From treats and interactive toys to bedding and scratchers, plus accessories and daily essentials, PetSmart helps owners pamper cats any day. During PetSmart's Anything for Cats event from July 20 to August 2, savings improve further with 5X Treats Rewards points on all cat products and buy one get one 20 percent off litter.

Pet parents can locate everything for their cats and begin saving during the Anything for Cats event in stores, at PetSmart.ca or in the PetSmart app. For details on PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week events, visit PetSmartCharities.ca.

*Disclaimer: Rankings rely on internal data from PetSmart Canada stores excluding Quebec. Data covers June 10, 2025 through June 9, 2026. Cities were scored on two main factors: the count of pet adoptions in PetSmart Charities of Canada's Adoptions Database and customer spending on chosen cat product categories such as toys, furniture, collars and leads, scratch products and treats. Results were adjusted for the number of PetSmart store locations per city and indexed to national performance. Final rankings used a weighted formula of 50 percent adoptions and 50 percent product sales.

**Offer valid July 20 to August 2, 2026. Terms apply. Offer activation required. See offer card in your PetSmart Treats Rewards account for full details.

About PetSmart
PetSmart is the leading omni-channel pet retailer in North America with a mission to help everyone experience more joy with pets. The company offers a strong selection of pet care essentials, exclusive brands and seasonal must-haves, along with expert pet services. With over 160 stores across Canada plus a seamless shopping experience at PetSmart.ca and through the PetSmart app, PetSmart provides convenient options including autoship, same-day delivery and in-store pickup. Expert services include professional grooming, pet training, Doggie Day Camp and PetsHotel overnight boarding in many locations. The PetSmart Treats Rewards loyalty program delivers value to pet parents through personalized offers and points on every purchase for future savings.

PetSmart and PetSmart Charities of Canada maintain a long-standing commitment to supporting pets and people in the communities they serve, and PetSmart Charities of Canada is the largest funder of animal welfare in Canada. Together, they have helped more than 400 thousand pets find loving homes through in-store pet adoption programs. For more information, visit PetSmart.ca or PetSmartCharities.ca

SOURCE PetSmart Canada