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Planet Dog Foundation to Host Inaugural Planet Dog Ball
Dogs have a natural capacity to make humans feel better, cared for and unconditionally loved. But when working for those in need, dogs are capable of much more. On April 8, The Planet Dog Foundation will hold its inaugural Planet Dog Ball to raise awareness and funds for organizations that provide service animals to veterans […]
Petland Stores Raise $130,000 for St. Jude
The numbers are in! Petland stores nationwide raised more than $130,000 during the 2016 St. Jude Halloween Pin-Up Promotion benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. “This year, our franchisees set a goal to reach $100,000 in donations,” Petland’s […]
Pet Food Express Adopts Out 900th Cat at San Francisco Cat Adoption Center
Six years after San Francisco Animal Care and Control (SFACC) opened its first-ever cat adoption center housed inside privately-owned Pet Food Express in San Francisco, Pet Food Express announces that the 900th kitty cat has been adopted. The honor went to proud new cat mama Chae Eun Lee and Miss Arya, a beautiful, shy 5-year-old torby […]
Over 24,000 Pets Adopted Out During PetSmart Charities February National Adoption Weekend
This past weekend, North Americans opened their hearts and their homes to more than 24,000 adoptable pets who were looking for their forever families during PetSmart Charities’ first National Adoption Weekend of 2017—hosted at over 1,500 PetSmart stores across the continent. This weekend event ranks among the top most successful adoption events for PetSmart. “We […]
Active and Retired Philadelphia Police K9s Receive Orthopedic Beds from Local Company
Every Philadelphia police K9, from districts across the city, will be resting comfortably after receiving a donation of orthopedic beds on Tuesday, February 21. The high quality beds, handcrafted by Philadelphia-based Big Barker, are designed to reduce the pain and soreness caused by the joint problems in large dogs and improve their quality of life […]
Petco Foundation, Blue Buffalo Sponsor $1 Million Grant for Bone Cancer Studies
The Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Foundation have partnered to sponsor a $1 million grant for Morris Animal Foundation to help fund the foundation’s research initiative in osteosarcoma, the most common bone cancer in dogs. “Morris Animal Foundation continues to invest in groundbreaking osteosarcoma research, and we are deeply appreciative of the Petco Foundation […]
Lucy Pet Foundation Promotes World Spay Day
Joey Herrick, founder of the Lucy Pet Foundation, and Dr. Karen Halligan, the foundation’s chief veterinary officer, will appear on Hallmark Channel’s “National Home and Family Show” on February 24 and 27 to promote World Spay Day. Held on the last Tuesday of every February, World Spay Day shines a light on the power of […]
SYNLawn and SPCA International Launch Partnership to Save Lives
A major partnership between SYNLawn and SPCA International was unveiled during SYNLawn’s 2017 Conference in San Diego, California. SYNLawn hopes to bring awareness to the needs of homeless pets and to promote adoption through their financial contributions and product donations. The leading innovator in artificial grass products for commercial and residential applications, SYNLawn offers an [[...]
TailsSpin Hosts World Canine Disc Championship Qualifier
The most talented canine athletes in the southeastern U.S. will take to the skies when Skyhoundz, the largest disc-dog competition series in the world, holds its 2017 Canine Disc World Championship Qualifier Friday through Sunday, February 24–26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Georgia’s Islands High School. Canines can be seen, literally, jumping for joy! “This Classic […]
Canines-N-Kids Foundation Receives $250,000 Petco Foundation Investment
The Canines-N-Kids Foundation announced it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Petco Foundation (San Antonio, Texas), a founding partner of the new nonprofit, to raise awareness of the tremendous potential that comparative oncology has as an integrated approach to accelerating the development of innovative new pediatric cancer treatments while also helping man’s best […]
Invisible Fence Brand Donate Pet Oxygen Masks to Fire Departments
Invisible Fence Brand has declared “Project Breathe Week” across Tennessee February 13-19. Throughout the week, Invisible Fence dealers and distributors will donate almost 200 life-saving pet oxygen masks to fire departments across the state through the Project Breathe Program. These donations will ensure first responders in the company’s home state are equipped with oxygen masks […]
World’s Best Cat Litter Empowers Fans to Donate Free Litter with Online Voting
World’s Best Cat Litter is giving cat lovers the power to donate thousands of pounds of litter for free with just one click in its latest round of GiveLitter. In 2017, the brand is partnering with five animal shelters across the U.S. to donate litter to cats in need. Fans can vote daily for their […]
