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Promoting responsible ownership
There are reasons PETsMART is so actively involved in saving the lives of homeless pets –
7 million of them. That is the estimated number of cats and dogs euthanized in the United States
each year, simply because they do not have homes.
When our founders began this business, they made the decision not to sell cats or dogs, but
to donate space in stores where local humane organizations could encourage thoughtful pet
adoption by our customers. That commitment remains at the heart of our business. To date,
the Luv-A-Pet adoption program has saved the lives of more than 700,000 homeless pets,
and we expect to reach the 1 million mark in early 2001.
PETsMART Charities also contributes to the cause. Since 1994, the non-profit group
has donated more than $10 million to animal welfare organizations. Much of that support
comes from PETsMART store associates, who actively encourage pet adoption, raise money
through in-store promotions and last year, contributed more than $500,000 through a
voluntary payroll deduction program. The funding not only supports pet adoption, but also
encourages spaying and neutering and educates people about responsible pet ownership.
At PETsMART, we are proud of the work we are doing to save lives and feel fortunate to be part
of a business with such power to create meaningful change in the lives of pets and their people.
We’re moving ahead
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