Companions for
ChangeTM Program supporting adoption
centre, transport vehicles and mobile spay and neuter clinics
across Canada
MARKHAM,
ON, Dec. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Pet Valu, the leading
Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies,
proudly announced today the results of its 2022 Companions for
ChangeTM initiatives, including raising more
than $2 million for animal-related
causes, finding forever homes for over 3,000 homeless pets,
committing more than $700,000* in
sponsorships for large capital projects and supporting awareness
building campaigns for charities that help pets and pet lovers.
"The goal of the Companions for Change program is to make a big
impact. To date, we have provided 15 animal-related organizations
long-term support based on the organizations' most urgent needs,"
says Tanbir Grover. "This support
has included financial assistance towards an animal adoption and
wellness centre and the purchase of animal transport and spay and
neuter vehicles that enable the charities to provide far-reaching
and effective assistance to the pets in their care."
In 2022, Pet Valu committed over $700,000 in sponsorships to pet charities for
large capital projects. Some of their commitments include:
- $250,000* to the North
Bay and District Humane Society to support construction
of a new adoption centre that will better meet the needs of animals
and the community.
- $172,500 to Canadian Animal
Task Force (CATF) towards the purchase of two animal support
vehicles which will improve the safety of communities and the
well-being of their animal populations.
- $100,000 to the Edmonton
Humane Society to support the operations of their mobile spay
and neuter vehicle, which travels into neighbourhoods to make low
cost spay/neuter services more accessible.
- $61,000 to Winnipeg Humane
Society towards an urgent care transport vehicle to transport
clinic staff, vet equipment and injured or sick animals to their
facilities.
In addition, Pet Valu's Companions for Change program continued
its commitment to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, sponsoring
the national Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, Dog Guides' largest
annual fundraiser, and providing Performatrin®and Performatrin
Ultra®food and treats to all puppies and dogs in training. When Pet
Valu launched its new subscription service AutoShip in
September, it committed to donating $20 worth of Performatrin dog food to the Dog
Guides' feeding program for every product added to an
AutoShip subscription by December 31,
2023.
"Since 2010, the Companions for Change program has raised
over $24 million in funds and helped
more than 42,000 homeless animals find their forever families, and
since our sponsorship program started in 2018 we have committed
more than $1.5 million to help animal
organizations with larger capital projects," says Grover.
"We're very grateful for our devoted pet lovers and corporate
partners who generously support our fundraising events for the
Companions for Change program each year. Their ongoing support has
enabled the Companions for Change program to have a real and
lasting impact."
Annual funds provided for Companions for Change initiatives
originate from multiple fundraising initiatives hosted by Pet Valu
and its franchisees. These include Pet Appreciation Month in June
and Companions for Change month in October, during which devoted
pet lovers contribute by purchasing PAWS, making custom donations
at check-out and rounding up their purchases at checkout. Pet Valu
and its corporate partners also provide additional support by
donating $1 off the sale of select
products. In December, Pet Valu offers a "give-what-you-can"
calendar with all proceeds going towards Companions for Change
initiatives.
About Pet Valu
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. ("Pet Valu") (TSX: PET) is Canada's leading retailer of pet food and
pet-related supplies with over 700 corporate-owned or franchised
locations across the country. For more than 40 years, Pet Valu has
earned the trust and loyalty of pet parents by offering
knowledgeable customer service, a premium product offering and
engaging in-store services. Pet Valu's neighbourhood stores offer
more than 7,000 competitively-priced products, including a broad
assortment of premium, super premium, holistic and award-winning
proprietary brands. To learn more, please
visit: www.petvalu.ca.
*These are the total funds Pet Valu will contribute over
the life of the sponsorship.
SOURCE Pet Valu Canada Inc.