February Star Sanctuary and Petco Love Invite Our Community to Jump into Joy Through Pet Adoption, in Partnership with The Cat in the Hat

February Star Sanctuary will have pets available for adoption in Knoxville, Maryland on November 7th and 8th as part of national pet adoption weekend

BRUNSWICK, Md., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- February Star Sanctuary is inviting local animal lovers to "Jump into Joy" and meet pets looking for loving homes during Petco Love's national pet adoption weekend on November 7th and 8th.

National nonprofit organization Petco Love is partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation as part of this national pet adoption campaign featuring characters from the new full-length animated The Cat in the Hat (in theaters November 6), encouraging people to discover the joy of bringing a pet into their lives through adoption from local shelters and rescues like February Star Sanctuary.

February Star Sanctuary will have dozens of adoptable pets available at 3910 Ausherman Road in Knoxville, Maryland including up to 5 horses and dozens of cats. Adoption inquiry forms are encouraged to be filled in prior to visiting: Go here https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com/equine-adoption and here https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com/cat-services.

WHO: February Star Sanctuary and Petco Love are inviting members of our community to meet adoptable pets and learn more about the joys of pet adoption.

"If you have a paw or hoof shaped hole in your heart, February Star Sanctuary welcomes you to our November adoption event to find your next best friend. Adoption is a fulfilling way to bring joy to your life, and save the life of a pet in need," said Phyllis Smith, Executive Director/Co-Founder, February Star Sanctuary.

"The Cat in the Hat reminds us that even an ordinary day can become something joyful. Adopting a pet brings that same sense of fun and possibility into your life," said Petco Love President Chelsea Staley. "Pets fill our homes with love, laughter, and moments of happiness we never could have imagined."

WHEN: November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: 3910 Ausherman Rd., Knoxville, MD 21758

MORE INFO: Petco Love has helped find loving homes for more than 7.2 million pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 animal welfare partner organizations nationwide including in Frederick, MD. Since 1999, Petco Love has also empowered animal welfare organizations by investing more than $442 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts.

Jump into Joy! Adopt Today. Learn more about pet adoption at PetcoLove.org. The national campaign also includes a public service announcement voiced by Actor Bill Hader, star of The Cat in the Hat, only in theaters November 6th.

About February Star Sanctuary

February Star Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, family-run sanctuary with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate, rehome and provide refuge for horses and cats in need. We improve the overall health and quality of life for horses and cats by addressing issues such as animal abandonment, animal abuse, cat overpopulation and the high numbers of shelter intake and euthanasia. February Star Sanctuary achieves success through equine and feline adoptions, fostering and refuge, TNR services and caring for cats of homeless women, families and victims of domestic violence. To help vulnerable members of our community, we also host several outreach programs for underprivileged youth, senior citizens in nursing homes and disabled adults and kids. We believe rescue isn't just a verb, it's a promise. For more information about February Star Sanctuary, visit https://www.februarystarsanctuary.com.

About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since 1999, we've empowered more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us – investing more than $442 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 7.2 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating Petco Love Lost to reunite lost pets with their families. Visit Petco Love and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

About The Cat in the Hat
Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know! In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme. Doing what he does best, the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they've never seen before. In the film, our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos's last chance to prove himself...or lose his magical hat!

Starring alongside Hader are Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, with Giancarlo Esposito, and America Ferrera. Tituss Burgess, Bowen Yang, Paula Pell and Tiago Martinez also star. The Cat in the Hat is directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni from their own screenplay, screen story by Caroline Williams, based on the book by Dr. Seuss. It is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern. The executive producers are Bill Hader, Susan Brandt, Bill Damaschke, Kelly Marcel and Steve Zissis, Tim Story and Alex Timbers. It is edited by Dan Molina, with music by Lorne Balfe. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's first full-length feature film, The Cat in the Hat, comes to theaters and IMAX® across North America on November 6, 2026, and internationally beginning 4 November 2026. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

SOURCE February Star Sanctuary