PETSMART NORTH BERGEN, N.J SAVES A LOOSE DOG IN THE PARKING LOT
PetSmart associates in North Bergen, N.J. heard there was a loose dog in the parking lot and a pet parent was trying to catch it, they immediately jumped into action. This store is near a busy road and they knew the dog could get seriously hurt if it ran into traffic. PetSmart trainer, Vianna G., […]
Local PetSmart Store Donates Carts Full of Supplies to Local Animal Shelter after Ten-Year-Old’s Inspiring Letter
Ten-year-old Connor Shepherd decided to use his school assignment to help local animals in need. After being assigned a persuasive letter in class, Connor chose to write to his local PetSmart store to ask for a donation of pet supplies for the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter. In his letter to PetSmart, Connor wrote, “If someone […]
A Record-Breaking Year for the Holiday Toy Drive
PetSmart’s Chance & Friends collection spread a lot of joy this holiday season with a record-breaking 9.5 million toys donated to people in need! Toys are delivered to organizations like children’s hospitals, police departments, animal shelters and other local nonprofit organizations. In November, a PetSmart in Grand Blanc, Mich. donated eight bags full of Chance […]
PetsHotel Staff Saves Life of Doggie Day Camp Regular
Four-year-old golden retriever Brady is a staff favorite at the Kentwood, MI PetsHotel, visiting often to play with friends at Doggie Day Camp and attend themed playdates. He is known among the associates as a mischievous ladies’ man who always has a smile on his face. That’s why staff immediately noticed when Brady wasn’t acting […]
Pet Food and Supply Drive Update
Whether it’s a pandemic or a natural disaster, the best way to keep pets safe during an emergency is to prepare ahead of time. During National Pet Preparedness Month earlier this summer, associates at PetSmart stores across North America hosted a pet food and supply drive to help local animal welfare organizations prepare for a […]
Associate Makes Masks for Navajo Nation
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, PetSmart associate Eunique was inspired to expand her passion for helping pets to helping people. As a member of the Navajo Nation, she’s witnessed the devastating impacts COVID-19 had on her community firsthand. Determined to help, Eunique found an innovative way to address one of the most […]
YOUNG GIRL BECOMES PETSMART ASSOCIATE FOR SCHOOL CAREER DAY
Lily is one of PetSmart’s biggest fans. According to Lily’s mom, she loves visiting PetSmart stores to hang out with the adoptable pets and tells her family they are only allowed to shop at PetSmart for their two rescue dogs. So, when Lily’s school announced Career Day was coming up, it was no surprise when […]
Puppy litter reunited for first birthday
Almost a year after they were adopted by different families, six dachshund puppies from the same litter were reunited at PetSmart for their first birthday. Last spring in Mississauga, Ont., store leaders Sara and Kyle held a party for the pups, who found their forever families during National Adoption Weekend last year. Puppies Callie, Findley, […]
DOG ABANDONED AT PETSHOTEL GETS ADOPTED BY PETSMART ASSOCIATE
Isabella, an 8-month-old boxer mix, checked into the PetsHotel in Columbia, Md. for a week-long stay last Thanksgiving. However, when it came time for Isabella to check out, her pet parent never returned to pick her up. Associates made several attempts to reach Isabella’s family but, as the weeks passed, it became clear that they […]
PetSmart associates raise $11,000 for community’s first dog park
For residents of Ottawa, Ill., playtime with your dog usually means walks around downtown. But now, Ottawa dogs and their families have somewhere new to run and play together! The Heritage Harbor community had never had a dog park, and recently began the process of creating a space for their much-loved pets to play freely. […]
