our loving impact
Learn how we make a significant, lifesaving impact for pets in communities across the country.
Love Stories
We know that the love of an adopted pet changes everything. Now through Sept. 20, join adopters from all across the country in sharing how your pet has changed your life for the better! Share your Love Story for a chance to earn a $100,000 grant award for the animal welfare organization you adopted from!
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Unsung Heroes
The Petco Foundation and Victoria Stilwell are honoring Unsung Heroes across the nation for their extraordinary lifesaving efforts on behalf of animals. These inspiring stories prove the difference that one person can make in creating a better world for pets.
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Love Stories


Reeths-Puffer + Buddy
First graders at a Michigan elementary school used a class exercise in “persuasive writing” to convince school administrators to adopt a school pet. The students wrote letters to their principal, citing evidence on why dogs are important for kids and the benefits of dogs in schools.Reeths-Puffer Elementary, Muskegon, Michigan
skechers partners with petco foundation
Footwear Company and National Pet Brand Announce Their Plan to Help Save Animal Lives and Improve Pet Health Through Pet Adoptions and Animal Welfare Programs.


Our Campaigns and Events
From in-store fundraising campaigns to local adoption events, there's always a new way to show your love—and help make big things happen for animals.