PetSmart Charities hosting adoption event this weekend in South Loop

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some adorable animals are in need of forever homes.

PetSmart Charities and One Tail at a Time are about to celebrate the grand opening of a new Everyday Adoption Center inside the PetSmart store in Chicago's South Loop.

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ABC7 was joined in studio Friday by PetSmart Charities President Aimee Gilbreath and Alli Rooney from One Tail at a Time, and some furry friends.

They explained the upcoming adoption event, what the idea behind opening an Everyday Adoption Center is, and how can people support animal shelters and rescue organizations if they're not ready to adopt.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

The PetSmart Charities adoption event is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the PetSmart on South Canal Street.