The PETCO Foundation's mission is to support community organizations and efforts that enhance the lives of companion animals while strengthening the bond between people and pets. PETCO Animal Supplies was founded in 1965 on the principle of "connecting with the community." This philosophy has served us well in becoming productive partners to the many and diverse humane groups we assist and support nationwide. PETCO's rapid growth and nationwide expansion created the need to launch a separate organization capable of managing our charitable endeavors. The PETCO Foundation was established in February 1999, as a result of this increasing hands-on involvement with animal welfare agencies across the country. PETCO's partnership with the PETCO Foundation allows us to promote charitable, educational, and other philanthropic activities for the betterment of companion animals everywhere.

The PETCO Foundation had dedicated its programs to serving the "Four Rs" -Reduce, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rejoice. In the Foundation's first year, approximately $1.1 million was raised through a combination of fundraisers:

  • Tree of Hope
  • Kind News
  • Spring A Pet
  • National Pet Adoption Days
  • Round Up
  • Disaster Relief Fund
  • Home 4 The Holidays

These funds were used to support more than 1200 local animal welfare groups across the United States. In addition to direct monetary contributions, the PETCO Foundation was also responsible for coordinating the donation of in-kind goods and services to worthwhile organizations with our common mission, strengthening the bond between people and pets. The PETCO Foundation encourages Applications for Support from any 501(c)(3) organization that fulfills one or more of the "Four Rs." Organizations should be local and be able to enlist the support of their local PETCO store.

For an application form go to The PETCO Foundation

 Paul Jolly, Director PETCO Foundation
7262 N. Rosemead Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91775 petcofoundation@petco.com
626-287-0952

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