The holidays are upon us, and in the midst of the hustle and bustle, partying and gift giving, these organizations are thinking about pets in need. Here’s what they’re up to and how you can help support their efforts.
PetSmart
PetSmart Santa Claws Photo Event
PetSmart
As he has for the past 25 years, Santa will visit PetSmart stores nationwide and in Canada and Puerto Rico this December to pose with pets for the holidays. The events have been taking place on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (check your local store to confirm times).
The photo package includes a 4x6 photo with a collectible holiday frame for $9.95. For each package purchased, PetSmart will donate $5 to participating local animal welfare groups. In 2011, the event raised nearly $865,000 for more than 2,700 organizations.
How You Can Help: Pack up your pets and head to PetSmart for a holiday photo shoot!
Iams
Iams Home 4 the Holidays
Iams
Now in its 14th year, Iams Home 4 the Holidays partners with the Helen Woodward Animal Center and shelters across the United States in a mission to get pets adopted. Last year, the program helped 1.2 million pets find homes. From Oct. 1, 2012, until Jan. 2, 2013, Iams will work with partner shelters to encourage adoptions by offering a food donation to the shelter for every new pet adopted. And, for consumers not in the position to adopt a pet, there are other ways to help as well.
How You Can Help: For every specially marked package of Iams pet food purchased during the campaign, Iams will donate a bowl of food to a participating shelter. You can also visit Iams’ Facebook page to “like” and “share” specific photos to trigger more donations.
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation’s “Every Quote Gives Hope” Holiday Donations
For every insurance quote it delivers between Nov. 22 and Dec. 25, Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation will give pet adoption organizations throughout the U.S. a $350 grant. The grants are used by these organizations specifically for life-saving vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries and advanced medical treatments for homeless pets in their care.
How You Can Help: If you’ve been meaning to look into pet insurance, now’s a great time to do so. Visit Healthy Paws’ website for a free, no-obligation pet insurance quote and Healthy Paws will make a $350 donation to an organization in its network.
Petco Foundation Tree of Hope Campaign
Each year, the Petco Foundation hosts its Tree of Hope donation drive, which takes place from Nov. 12, 2012, until Jan. 6, 2013. Consumer donations go directly to local animal welfare groups in the areas where the donations are made. The funds support these organizations’ work for animals in need through adoption, spay/neuter and training.
How You Can Help: Head into any Petco store, Unleashed by Petco or go online to make a donation.
Halo
Halo, Purely for Pets and Freekibble.com Holiday Kibble Drop
Halo
For the second year in a row, Halo, Purely for Pets and Freekibble.com are conducting their annual Holiday Kibble Drop, where they send semi trucks across the United States loaded with food for pets in need. This year, they’re stopping in 14 cities throughout December, donating more than 500,000 meals to give shelter pets nutritious meals for the holidays and beyond.
How You Can Help: Visit Freekibble.com every day, year-round, to answer a pet-related trivia question. Right or wrong, each question answered triggers a donation of 10 pieces of Halo Spot’s Stew kibble.
All information from Vet Street.
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