CONCORD, CALIF. — California pet retailer Pet Food Express has released the results of its 2023 impact program, detailing that it extended more than $1.3 million in financial support and facilitated the adoption of thousands of pets to champion animal welfare.
Through its commitment to “paw-lanthropy,” the retailer has been involved in pet welfare efforts statewide, spearheaded financial contributions, supported rescue and foster programs, and hosted 4,042 events in adoption and non-adoption across its 65-store network.
The retailer kicks off its impact year with its flagship event: Pet Food Express Pet Fair. The event facilitated 8,443 animal adoptions and raised more than $221,000 for 145 shelters and animal rescue organizations. The month-long event, held in person and online, offers more than 280 adoption events, educational seminars and more across California.
Other initiatives in 2023 include:
- Fill The Food Bank, a month-long in-store and online drive to help make donations to local pet food banks, therefore providing food and resources to pet parents in need. The event raised $225,549 and supported 24 pet food banks.
- Kitten Season, which aims to create awareness of the need for kitten guardians and adopters. This initiative donated $217,430 in supplies to 85 cat-centric rescues and shelters.
- Holiday Shopping Spree, a year-round fundraiser that provides supplies to animal organizations. This initiative generated more than $352,000 for 112 rescues and shelters in need.
- 20/20 Coupons, which provided coupons to Pet Food Express’ 300-plus network of rescue and shelter partners. Coupons are then given to new adopters, who can redeem 20% off their Pet Food Express purchase, with the retailer donating $20 back to the organizations. This initiative has donated more than $290,000 to 321 nonprofits.
- PTSD Service Dog Support, which donates $250 gift cards to veterans who graduate from rescue-centric service dog programs, providing them with valuable pets. This program has donated more than $17,500 in gift cards and supported more than 70 veterans.
- Warehouse & Returns Donation Program, which donated more than 317 pallets of returned goods and merchandise to 35 local organizations, diverting products from landfills.
“As we look back to 2023, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made in the lives of thousands of pets and pet owners across California,” said Denyelle Bruno, chief executive officer, Pet Food Express. “This is made possible by our animal-loving customers and our loyal rescue and shelter partners. We are keen to continue this legacy of love in 2024 to ensure that animals in need and the people who care for them feel supported.
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