A Shared Mission to Make Life Better
At PetSmart Charities, our mission is to make life better for pets — and the people who love them. This Veterans Day, we’re proud to honor that mission by supporting K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs for military veterans.
Together with PetSmart and our incredible PetSmart Treats Rewards members, we’ve donated $125,000 to K9s For Warriors. More than $100,000 came directly from members who donated their Treats Rewards points, showing how small acts of generosity can add up to life-changing impact.
From Rescue to Hero
Every K9s For Warriors service dog begins their journey in an animal shelter. These adoptable pets receive expert training and care to prepare them to serve veterans coping with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma.
Thanks to this partnership, two to three adoptable shelter dogs will now have the chance to train for a new purpose — transforming from rescued pets into service heroes. Over the coming months, we’ll be following their stories, celebrating each milestone on their journey to meeting the veterans whose lives they will help change forever.
Healing Together
For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be isolating and difficult. A trained service dog offers more than support — they offer companionship, security, and renewed confidence.
These life-saving partnerships prove what we’ve always believed at PetSmart Charities: the human-animal bond has the power to heal, inspire, and transform lives.
Join Us in Making a Difference
You can help fund programs like this by donating at checkout in PetSmart stores or giving directly online. Every gift helps make life better for pets and the people who love them.
