PetSmart Charities

SAN FRANCISCO SPCA RECEIVES $200,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) has been awarded a $200,000 grant to support the organization's Community Veterinary Clinic, which opened in San Francisco's Excelsior District in 2022. The grant funding comes from PetSmart Charities' "Accelerator" program, which is committed to improving access to veterinary care throughout North America.

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  • The grant funding comes from PetSmart Charities' "Accelerator" program, which is committed to improving access to veterinary care throughout North America.
  • "We are honored to receive this generous funding from PetSmart Charities," said SF SPCA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jennifer Scarlett.
  • PetSmart Charities' invaluable support will play a critical role in providing access to care for all companion animals and their families."
  • In 2023, PetSmart Charities committed $100 million over the next five years toward improving access to veterinary care.

PetSmart Charities and Deutsch LA Support Crowded Shelters with AI Tool "Rescue Writer™" Ahead of National Adoption Week Nov. 6-12

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Monday, November 6, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Adoption Week, Nov. 6-12, nonprofit PetSmart Charities® is leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to encourage adoptions. In partnership with Deutsch LA, an award-winning creative agency, the entities are providing shelters with access to Rescue Writer™. The free tool helps shelter staff and volunteers write attention-grabbing, heartwarming and editable bios, promising to increase pets' chances of finding people to love.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Adoption Week, Nov. 6-12, nonprofit PetSmart Charities ® is leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to encourage adoptions.
  • In partnership with Deutsch LA, an award-winning creative agency, the entities are providing shelters with access to Rescue Writer™ .
  • PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week in November coincides with National Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
  • As National Adoption Week approaches, PetSmart Charities is encouraging communities to find a PetSmart store nearby and open their home to a pet in need.

PetSmart Launches Holiday Shop with Everything Pet Parents Need to Make Memories with their Pet and Celebrate the Season Together

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year and PetSmart has transformed into the ultimate holiday destination to help pet parents share merry moments with their pets, all season long. Pet parents will find all their holiday needs at a great price – including pet advent calendars, festive apparel, fun toys, holiday treats, grooming and hotel services, and much more.

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  • Pet parents will find all their holiday needs at a great price – including pet advent calendars, festive apparel, fun toys, holiday treats, grooming and hotel services, and much more.
  • "During the holidays, people want to celebrate and shower their friends and family members, including their pets, with love and meaningful gifts.
  • It's also the time of year we come together to give back to our local communities," says Stacia Andersen, chief customer officer at PetSmart.
  • With convenient ways to shop in store, in-app or online for same-day delivery or curbside pickup, PetSmart makes it easy to create merry memories with pets.

PetSmart Charities Unleashes First-Ever Annual Pet Hunger Awareness Day on Sept. 26

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Monday, September 18, 2023

PHOENIX, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When people experience food insecurity, their pets do too. PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in the country, is raising awareness of the pervasiveness of pet hunger by announcing the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Pet Hunger Awareness Day will be recognized annually on the last Tuesday of September moving forward.

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  • PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in the country, is raising awareness of the pervasiveness of pet hunger by announcing the first-ever Pet Hunger Awareness Day™ on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
  • The organization is launching Pet Hunger Awareness Day to address the disastrous consequences families in need face.
  • This year on Pet Hunger Awareness Day, PetSmart Charities is partnering with Feeding America to distribute pet food alongside human food to families in need.
  • For more information on how PetSmart Charities is raising awareness on pet hunger and how to take part in Pet Hunger Awareness Day, visit petsmartcharities.org .

More Than $250,000 in Grants Awarded to Keep Pets Safe from Abuse

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Sacramento, California, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedRover® has awarded $254,643 in Safe Housing grants in this funding round, thanks in part to Purina and PetSmart Charities.

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  • Sacramento, California, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedRover® has awarded $254,643 in Safe Housing grants in this funding round, thanks in part to Purina and PetSmart Charities.
  • This sanctuary will provide a safe place for survivors of domestic violence to flee abusive homes with their beloved pets.
  • Animals are not safe in homes with domestic violence and families fleeing abuse are often afraid to leave their pets behind in dangerous homes.
  • As many as 71% of pet-owning women entering DV shelters reported their abuser injured, killed, or threatened family pets (F.R.

Announcing the Human Animal Bond Innovation Award Winners

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, which recognize companies and organizations with innovative products and programs designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society. The 2023 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award winners are:

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced the winners of its annual Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, which recognize companies and organizations with innovative products and programs designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society.
  • The 2023 Human Animal Bond Innovation Award winners are:
    Tito's Handmade Vodka has been proud to call itself a team of "dog people" for more than twenty-five years.
  • "These organizations have not only made the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards possible, they have also demonstrated a strong and enduring commitment to the human-animal bond."
  • Hayley Maynard, Human Animal Bond Research Institute, 614.701.8205, [email protected] , www.habri.org
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RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT RECEIVES $125,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO HELP RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND TRANSPORT HOMELESS PETS

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescued Pets Movement (RPM), the largest homeless animal rescue, rehabilitation and transport 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, today announced that it recently received a $125,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, the top funder of animal welfare in the U.S., to support RPM's lifesaving program. Since 2013, Rescued Pets Movement has saved over 82,000 homeless animals.

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  • Since 2013, Rescued Pets Movement has saved over 82,000 homeless animals.
  • PetSmart Charities and Rescued Pets Movement know collaborations such as these will improve outcomes for animals in overpopulated shelters.
  • "It's an honor to support Rescued Pets Movement in their mission to make a positive impact on the lives of homeless animals," said Aimee Gilbreath, president at PetSmart Charities.
  • On behalf of PetSmart Charities, we commend RPM's dedication and their efforts to ensure a healthier future for homeless animals."

25 by 2025 Campaign to Help 25% of Domestic Violence Shelters Become Pet Friendly by 2025

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

This national initiative is helping 25% of domestic violence shelters in the United States become pet friendly by the year 2025.

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  • This national initiative is helping 25% of domestic violence shelters in the United States become pet friendly by the year 2025.
  • Every year, countless survivors of domestic violence face a heartbreaking decision: leave their pets behind or remain with abusers.
  • "The 25 by 2025 campaign represents a critical step towards creating a more compassionate and inclusive environment within domestic violence shelters, where survivors and their pets can heal and rebuild their lives together."
  • The 25 by 2025 campaign is working closely with domestic violence shelters, advocates, and supporters nationwide to help raise awareness about the lack of pet-friendly shelters.

Majority of Pet Parents Would Donate Kidney to Their Pets If They Could, New Survey Reveals

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that pet parents love their furry companions. Not only do they consider them to be family, but 86% worry about their pets' health as much as, or more than, their own, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by PetSmart Charities. Pet parents care about their pets' health so much that they would be willing to go to great lengths to ensure their pets are healthy, with 58% of respondents saying they would even donate a kidney to their pet if they could. The hard reality is the rising cost of veterinary care in the U.S. makes it difficult for millions of doting pet parents to afford even basic veterinary care, but PetSmart Charities is working to change this.

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  • PHOENIX, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that pet parents love their furry companions.
  • Not only do they consider them to be family, but 86% worry about their pets' health as much as, or more than, their own, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by PetSmart Charities.
  • Pet parents care about their pets' health so much that they would be willing to go to great lengths to ensure their pets are healthy, with 58% of respondents saying they would even donate a kidney to their pet if they could.
  • The hard reality is the rising cost of veterinary care in the U.S. makes it difficult for millions of doting pet parents to afford even basic veterinary care, but PetSmart Charities is working to change this.

Actress Lucy Hale Teams with PetSmart to Champion Pet Adoption

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

PHOENIX, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress Lucy Hale is teaming with PetSmart to encourage people to adopt a pet to boost their well-being and relieve overcrowded shelters. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption through nonprofit PetSmart Charities and animal welfare partners at PetSmart stores across the country during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, July 10-16, 2023.

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  • PHOENIX, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress Lucy Hale is teaming with PetSmart to encourage people to adopt a pet to boost their well-being and relieve overcrowded shelters.
  • Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption through nonprofit PetSmart Charities and animal welfare partners at PetSmart stores across the country during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week , July 10-16, 2023.
  • During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, nearly every PetSmart store will offer the opportunity to meet and adopt pets in need of loving homes.
  • "During PetSmart Charities National Adoption week this summer, we're on a lifesaving mission," said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities.