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Pet Food Express, a trusted California pet retailer and advocate for animal welfare, along with its dedicated customers, is pleased to release the incredible results from its community impact programs in 2023; the company has extended more than $1.3 million in financial support and facilitated the adoption of thousands of pets, from the smallest kittens to loving senior dogs.
With a firm commitment to “pawlanthropy,” Pet Food Express continues to promote pet welfare through statewide efforts, including targeted financial contribution drives, rescue and foster support programs, and hosting 4,042 adoption and non-adoption events across its 65 stores.
2023’s flagship event, the Pet Food Express Pet Fair, marked a significant milestone with 8,443 animals finding their forever homes and raising over $221,000 for 145 shelter and rescue organizations. This multifaceted event combines virtual and in-person adoption opportunities at local rescues and shelters, and includes more than 280 special events across California.
“As we reflect on 2023, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made in the lives of thousands of pets and pet owners across California. Our animal-loving customers and our loyal rescue and shelter partners made this possible,” said Denyelle Bruno, CEO, Pet Food Express. “We are eager to continue this legacy of love in 2024 to ensure that animals in need and the people who care for them feel supported.”
2023 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES & RESULTS (all are annual or ongoing programs)
Pet Fair
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A month of virtual and in-person adoption and non-adoption events, educational seminars + more
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Facilitated 8,443 pet adoptions and donated over $221,000 for 145 shelters.
Fill the Food Bank
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A month of in-store and online financial contributions to provide funds and thus food and resources to pet owners in need
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Contributed $225,549, supporting 24 local pet food banks.
Kitten Season
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Raised awareness for the desperate need for kitten fosters and adopters during this time
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Raised $217,430 in needed supplies for 85 cat-centric rescues and shelters.
Holiday Shopping Spree
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Funds provide supplies for year-round animal care
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Generated over $352,000 for 112 rescues and shelters.
20/20 Coupon
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Provided a supply of 20/20 coupons to its 300+ rescue and shelter partners. Partners give this coupon to every new adopter. When the coupon is redeemed with Pet Food Express, the adopter receives 20% off their purchase and Pet Food Express donates $20 back to the organization.
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Pet Food Express has donated over $290,000 back to 321 nonprofit partners.
PTSD Service Dog Support
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Donates a $250 gift card to veterans who graduate from participating rescue-centric service dog programs to help them with essentials as they get started with their new service dog.
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Donated over $17,500 in gift cards, supporting over 70 veterans.
Warehouse & Returns Donation Program
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Donated over 317 pallets of returned (usable but unsaleable) products and merchandise to over 35 local organizations, diverting products from going to the landfill.
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Pet Food Express’s pet-centric return policy – prioritizing the pet’s needs to find the right product for each pet – creates this opportunity.
Pet Food Express is California’s trusted pet expert dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives. With a reimagined experience delivered by animal-loving team members, Pet Food Express sells a variety of quality products that they trust to provide their own pets, putting pets first raise revenue, and lead the way as a committed partner to 275+ non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations annually.
