Evacuation orders will not separate owners and pets, survey showsJune 21, 2023Seventy-six percent of owners would stay home if an evacuation order would not let them bring their pets, PetSmart Charities reports.
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$6M gift supports accessible veterinary care in U.S.June 5, 2023The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine has received a $6-million gift from PetSmart Charities to establish an endowed chair in accessible veterinary care.
$2.25M pledge keeps owners, pets together amidst domestic violenceFebruary 2, 2023An initiative aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, as well as preserving the human-animal bond, has received a significant, multi-year commitment from PetSmart Charities.
$135K donation supports access to care in 'veterinary desert'November 10, 2022Pets residing in one of America's "veterinary deserts" are set to have improved access to care, thanks to an industry donation. The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES) has received two grants totaling $135,000 from PetSmart Charities. The funding will support the program's continued mission of providing low-cost veterinary care to pet owners experiencing homelessness and financial difficulty in South Madison, Wisc. "By creating better access to veterinary medical …
Domestic violence initiative gets $260K grantJune 28, 2021PetSmart Charities has awarded a $260,000 grant to Urban Resource Institute (URI), an American provider of domestic violence residential services.
Funding helps senior citizens, companion animals stay togetherAugust 13, 2020Seniors who benefit from animal companionship have received a helping hand in caring for their four-legged friends by way of a new collaborative funding program.
$300K grant to protect Ariz. Tribe lands from deadly parasiteJuly 16, 2020A pervasive and deadly tick-borne disease has infiltrated communities in Arizona, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation is determined to put a stop to it.
UF VETS unveils new $150,000 disaster response vehicleMay 9, 2019Pets now have additional support when a natural disaster strikes, thanks to a new $150,000 disaster response vehicle. Able to treat large and small animals, University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS) offers technical rescues and logistical support to veterinary clinics and other response teams, as well as provides initial assessments of impacted areas. In the past, the team has responded to hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and animal hoarding situations. "Disaster relief is …
PetSmart Charities earmarks $500K for 21 North American vet schoolsAugust 16, 2018PetSmart Charities announced it is donating more than half a million dollars in total to 21 of North America's veterinary colleges and universities to fund new scholarships, research grants, and student ambassadorships. Through this investment, the organization said it hopes to foster career interest in the field of shelter medicine and empower veterinary students to promote and preserve the human-animal bond in local communities. "Historically, there's been a bit of a stigma within the …
Pet, vet industries provide emergency relief after Hurricane HarveyAugust 31, 2017In response to Hurricane Harvey, PetSmart Charities has dedicated at least $1 million in emergency relief funding to help animal welfare agencies working to rescue, relocate, feed, and care for pets left homeless due to flooding.
