PetSmart Salon Stylists Give Makeovers to Help Adoptable Dogs, Cats Find Homes

PetSmart salon stylists across the U.S. provided complimentary makeovers to shelter dogs and cats to ensure they looked and felt their best when meeting potential families during the recent PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week event.

Since starting the Prep the Pet program two years ago, nearly 85 percent of pets groomed and pampered by PetSmart’s salon stylists were adopted the following weekend, proving that a little extra care goes a long way.

“For these shelter pets, a grooming session is more than a makeover, it’s a time for them to be loved on and connect with another person,” said Ashley Beltz, PetSmart in-store experience program manager and certified master groomer. “It’s amazing to see how a grooming experience transforms these pets, and our Prep the Pet program allows our stylists to share their talents to help pets in need. We’re happy to help adoptable pets find loving families as we head into the holiday season.”

More than 6.5 million pets enter shelters each year. With the power of grooming, PetSmart is helping as many of these shelter pets as possible find loving homes before the holidays to ensure families can experience the joy of the season with a pet.