PetPlace, Pets Best Insurance Honor Heroic Pet Rescues on National Pet Day

Pet rescues nationwide are facing more challenges than ever before, including overcrowding, increased surrenders, rising costs and lack of funding to name a few. Today, on National Pet Day, which celebrates the forgotten pets in shelters, PetPlace & Pets Best honor five rescues whose work is making a positive impact on pet lives across the nation.

“Pet rescues work tirelessly to save and rehome pets, often with limited resources. At PetPlace, we’re honored to support these organizations through the Heroic Hearts Collective, recognizing their dedication and providing meaningful aid to help them continue their lifesaving work” says PetPlace President, Sam Watson.

The initiative, “Heroic Hearts Collective,” was announced in February with the aim of recognizing, celebrating and rewarding pet rescues throughout the United States. More than 15,000 nominations poured in, reinforcing the amazing work done by rescue groups, and their desperate need for support. Today, PetPlace and Pets Best Insurance are excited to share the inspiring stories behind the five winning rescues that were chosen at random, which will each receive a $1,000 cash donation, 50 standard microchips, one universal microchip scanner, and a feature story on PetPlace.

1. AmsterDog Rescue has been serving the Greater NYC area for over 14 years, born from a group of volunteers united to help pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
2. Great Pyrenees Rescue Society in Spring, Texas, is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming at-risk Great Pyrenees dogs.
3. The Pittie Party of Central Florida in Kissimmee works tirelessly to save dogs at risk of euthanasia in county shelters, providing them with the care they deserve.
4. Umbrella of Hope in Pittsburg, California, strives to reduce euthanasia by raising awareness of homeless pets and promoting adoptions.
5. Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in rescuing cats — particularly seniors and those with disabilities—ensuring they find loving forever homes.

Visit PetPlace to read more about these incredible rescues.

Today’s celebration is marked by an exciting new software announcement by PetPlace. Later this month, they’ll launch 24PetRescue, a free, mobile-friendly software designed to help rescues efficiently manage their organization through intake, capturing medical records, microchip registration, and adoption.

According to Watson, “rescue groups work tirelessly to save lives, but managing operations can be tough. Our free software, 24PetRescue, simplifies end-to-end processes in one mobile-friendly platform — so rescues can focus on what matters most: finding loving homes.”