Formation | 1994 |
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93-1140967[1] | |
Legal status | Foundation |
Purpose | Animal welfare |
Location | |
Region served | North America |
President | Aimee Gilbreath[2] |
Revenue | $61,884,709[3] (2023) |
Website | petsmartcharities |
PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Charities of Canada are non-profit organizations dedicated to pet adoption and welfare,[4][5] with focuses on pet hunger,[6] disaster relief,[7] and access to care.[8] In the United States, PetSmart Charities is the largest financial supporter of animal welfare[5] and among the 400 largest philanthropic organizations working on any issue.[9] Their primary goal is to save the lives of homeless pets through programs such as their In-Store Adoption Centers in many PetSmart locations, grant program for animal welfare agencies[10] across North America, and community adoption events.[11] Support for increasing access to affordable veterinary care is a key priority for the organization.[12][13]