The PEDIGREE Brand shall be reimbursing adoptions nationwide to assist shelters throughout the nation with capability disaster
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, November twenty sixth, the PEDIGREE® model, proudly a part of the Mars household of manufacturers, is making an enormous dedication to assist fight pet homelessness all through the nation by reimbursing canine adoption charges nationwide for the day.* In honor of PEDIGREE Foundation and its fifteenth birthday of giving grants to assist dogs discover loving houses, once you undertake a canine from a neighborhood shelter or rescue organization on ‘PEDIGREE Shelter Sunday’ the PEDIGREE model will reimburse you to your adoption charge.* When most of America begins purchasing for family members, the PEDIGREE model desires folks to contemplate adopting a beloved one too.
This dedication is the latest means the PEDIGREE model is furthering its mission of serving to each canine discover a loving home, with the ambition of accelerating adoption consideration at a time when shelters throughout America are in disaster.
In truth, regardless of a rising consciousness of the numerous advantages pets convey, from companionship to elevated well-being, greater than six million pets enter U.S. shelters annually.1 Even as curiosity in pet adoption has risen, the variety of stray pets arriving at shelters has elevated 26% since 2021.2 Because of this, shelters throughout America are going through overcrowding and capability challenges.
Pet dad and mom who undertake a canine on Sunday, November 26, 2023 can submit their adoption receipt from November 28 to December 22, 2023, and the PEDIGREE model will reimburse your adoption charge.* For official guidelines go to PEDIGREE.com/ShelterSunday.
“The PEDIGREE model stays dedicated to supporting the animal welfare group to additional our ambition to finish pet homelessness,” mentioned Jean-Paul Jansen, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Mars Petcare North America. “The Shelter Sunday effort comes at a crucial time for shelters throughout the nation and we’re proud to assist them as they tirelessly take care of dogs in want looking for their eternally houses.”
To additional improve consciousness of the advantages and adoption consideration of a shelter canine, the PEDIGREE model can be working with key adoption advocates and influencers to shine a highlight on dogs in want by sharing private tales of the influence that adoption has made on them. The model is encouraging adopting households in all places to share their very own heartwarming tales of turning their houses into eternally houses utilizing #PEDIGREEAdopt.
Volunteer assist in native communities can assist make this essentially the most adoptable weekend. For those that are unable to undertake however nonetheless need to take part, the PEDIGREE model urges folks to attach with their native shelter on methods to volunteer or donate.
To study extra concerning the occasion, go to PEDIGREE.com/ShelterSunday or comply with @PEDIGREEUS on social media.
*Limit one canine adoption charge redemption per family, dogs solely, max. adoption charge of $200, 50 US & DC solely, legitimate just for adoptions made on 11/26/23; redemptions have to be submitted between 11/28/23 and 12/22/23. Must be 18+ years old. Void the place prohibited, most of $300K in adoption charges available whereas provides final. See FAQs and full phrases and situations on pedigree.com/sheltersunday.
About the PEDIGREE® Brand
The PEDIGREE Brand, proudly a part of Mars, Incorporated, is the primary model of pet food and treats on this planet, feeding extra dogs than some other model. The PEDIGREE Brand affords all kinds of merchandise and codecs for dogs at each life stage. The PEDIGREE Brand is constructed on an unwavering love for all dogs and a dedication to canine adoption. For extra data, please go to www.Pedigree.com.
About PEDIGREE Foundation
We imagine each canine deserves a loving, eternally home. PEDIGREE Foundation is an impartial 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to assist finish pet homelessness. Nearly 3.1 million dogs find yourself in shelters and rescues yearly, and almost half by no means discover a home. The basis was established in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of PEDIGREE® meals for dogs, to assist improve canine adoption charges. We’ve awarded greater than 6,200 grants and greater than $12 million to U.S. shelters and rescues that assist dogs in want. Since launching our Canadian grant program in 2022, we now have offered $200k CAD to native shelters and rescues in want throughout Canada, in addition to $25k CAD in Disaster Relief. At PEDIGREE Foundation, we’re working towards a day when all dogs are protected, safe, cared for, fed nicely and beloved. See how one can assist at PedigreeFoundation.org.
About Mars Petcare
Part of Mars, Incorporated, a household–owned business with greater than a century of historical past making numerous merchandise and providing companies for folks and the pets folks love, the 85,000 Associates throughout 50+ international locations in Mars Petcare are devoted to 1 goal: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. With 85 years of expertise, our portfolio of almost 50 manufacturers serves the well being and vitamin wants of the world’s pets – together with manufacturers PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, ROYAL CANIN®, NUTRO™, GREENIES™, SHEBA®, CESAR®, IAMS™ and EUKANUBA™ in addition to the WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute which has superior analysis within the vitamin and well being of pets for over 50 years. Mars Petcare can be a number one veterinary well being supplier via a world community of over 2,000 pet hospitals and diagnostic companies together with BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™, Linnaeus, AniCura and Antech. We’re additionally lively in innovation and expertise for pets, with WISDOM PANEL™ genetic well being screening and DNA testing for dogs, the WHISTLE™ GPS canine tracker, and LEAP VENTURE STUDIO accelerator and COMPANION FUND™ packages that drive innovation and disruption within the pet care business. As a family business and guided by our rules, we’re privileged with the pliability to combat for what we imagine in – and we select to combat for our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
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