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Pet Food Express, California's trusted pet retailer and advocate for animal welfare with passionate customers, is pleased to announce the amazing results of its 2023 Community Impact Program. The company has given her more than $1.3 million in financial support and facilitated the adoption of thousands of pets, from tiny kittens to loving senior dogs.
With our unwavering commitment to Save Footprints, Pet Food Express provides targeted donations, support for rescue and foster programs, and hosting 4,042 adoption and non-adoption events across 65 facilities. We continued to champion the welfare of pets throughout our efforts. store.
2023's flagship event, Pet Food Express Pet Fair, hits a major milestone with 8,443 animals finding forever homes and raising more than $221,000 for 145 shelters and rescue organizations. Ta. This multifaceted event combined virtual and in-person adoption opportunities with local rescue and shelter facilities, and included more than 280 special events across California.
“As we look back on 2023, we are incredibly proud of the impact we have had on the lives of thousands of pets and pet owners across California. Our partners made this possible,” said Deniel Bruno, CEO of Pet Food Express. “We look forward to continuing this legacy of love in 2024 so that animals in need and the people who care for them feel supported.”
2023 Community Initiatives and Results (all annual or ongoing programs)
pet fair
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Month-long virtual and in-person hiring and rejection events, educational seminars, and more.
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Facilitated 8,443 pet adoptions and donated more than $221,000 to 145 shelters.
fill the food bank
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A month-long donation drive in-store and online provides funds, thereby providing food and resources, to pet owners in need.
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We donated $225,549 and supported 24 local pet food banks.
kitten season
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This season has brought awareness to the dire need for foster homes and adopters for kittens.
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We raised $217,430 in needed supplies for 85 cat-centered rescue and shelter facilities.
Holiday shopping spree
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The fund provides supplies needed to care for animals throughout the year
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Generated more than $352,000 for 112 rescues and shelters.
20/20 coupon
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We provided 20/20 coupons to over 300 rescue and shelter partners. Partner grants this coupon to each new hire. When redeeming a coupon at Pet Food Express, the adopter will receive her 20% discount on the purchase and Pet Food Express will donate his $20 to the organization.
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Pet Food Express has donated more than $290,000 to 321 nonprofit partners.
PTSD Service Dog Support
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We donated a $250 gift card to a veteran who graduated from a participating rescue-centered service dog program to help with necessities as they begin life as a new service dog.
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Donated over $17,500 in gift cards, supporting over 70 veterans.
Warehouse and Return Donation Program
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Donated over 317 pallets of returned (usable but unsellable) goods and merchandise to over 35 local organizations, avoiding products going to landfills.
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Pet Food Express' pet-centric return policy – putting your pet's needs first and finding 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 high-quality products you can trust to feed your own pets, puts pets before profits, and has over 275 We lead the way as a dedicated partner to nonprofit organizations. Animal rescue and protection organizations operate every year.
