Stories by PetSmart Charities Staff Writer
Keeping Pets in the Arms of Seniors Who Love Them
With the right support, not only are senior pet parents enabled to keep their beloved pets, but their pets live healthier and happier lives too
How One Rescue Pup Made a Family Whole
"Growing up in NYC, I wasn't surrounded by many animals, but I was always a dog person. I knew that once I got older, I would want to have a dog in my family," says our newest board member, Elliott Francis. In 2004, his lifelong dream of becoming a pet...
Announcing our $350K Commitment to Support Pets & Their People
As we begin the new year, we know the effects of the crisis will continue to be felt even after the pandemic comes to an end. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, animal welfare partners have seen an increase of over 40% in the need for services like pet...
Announcing our $10M Commitment to Support Pets & Their People
As we begin the new year, we know the effects of the crisis will continue to be felt even after the pandemic comes to an end. An estimated that 4.2 million pets will enter poverty in the next six months as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, potentially...
True Love Makes Tails Wag
Our family adopted Gus on February 14, 2016. He was approximately 2 years old, and we were told there wasn't much history on this dog, only that he had been bounced around in "no kill" shelters. We adopted him as a friend for our other dog, Kona. When we...
Helping Pets and People Find Safety, Together
How PetSmart Charities of Canada grants are helping those fleeing domestic violence find safety without having to leave their pets behind.
Training and Treatment Innovations Provides Help for People and their Pets
When survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and those with mental and emotional challenges need help, Training and Treatment Innovations is there for them—and their pets
Maze’s Journey Home
An adorable kitten with special needs finds the loving home she deserves.