Funding Will Assist Local Programs’ Efforts to Make Veterinary Care More Accessible for Homebound Clients ARLINGTON, Va., Aug 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting community-based programs across the US dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger, announced it has distributed $509,000 in grants to more than 60 local Meals on Wheels programs in …
PetSmart plans to sell veterinarians hospital space within the company’s retail stores under a franchise model. The company currently has veterinary hospitals in about 700 stores, many of them operated by Banfield Pet Hospital. Other retailers with in-store veterinary practices include Petco, Walmart, Meijer, and Tractor Supply Co. PetSmart plans to open the first franchise locations under the name of …
Nation’s Top Funder of Animal Welfare Broadens Commitments to Pets and People in Need of Support PHOENIX, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — More than 70% of homes in the US now include a pet. While pets improve the lives of their people, some 50 million pets lack access to even the standard veterinary care needed to maintain long, healthy lives. …
PetSmart is launching PetSmart Veterinary Services, an independent business ownership model that offers veterinarians to open a franchised practice, within a store location, and connects pet owners with veterinarians and vet hospital locations within PetSmart stores. The goal is to boost the number of veterinary medical practices and make it possible for veterinarians to be independent business owners, according to …
This scholarship aims to reduce student debt for 3 outstanding candidates and ultimately, improve access to veterinary care for all. PetSmart Charities announced that applications for its annual Steve Marton Veterinary Scholarship are open. The award provides 3 veterinary students exemplifying the mission and vision of PetSmart Charities up to $50,000 for 1 year’s tuition. Interested students must also be …
“We are helping create a path for young veterinarians to follow their heart’s work,” said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities. “So many come into veterinary medicine out of a desire to help animals in need, but overwhelming student debt forces them into careers focused on providing higher-end care. Awarding these scholarships is an important contribution we make to improve …
Dr. Jane
January 19, 2022
Top sponsors for animal welfare passes 25 million dollars Milestone in grant funding and identifies needs in access to affordable veterinary care, pet food insecurity and disaster relief BURLINGTON, ON, January 19, 2022 /CNW/ — Today, there are millions of pets Canada have no access to veterinary care, particularly in underrepresented communities. As PetSmart Charities® by Canada — the nation’s …
Dr. Jane
January 18, 2022
Top sponsors for animal welfare passes 500 million dollars Milestone in grant funding and identifies needs in access to affordable veterinary care, animal nutrition insecurity and disaster relief PHOENIX, January 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, 50 million pets in the United States do not have access to veterinary care, particularly those in underrepresented communities. As PetSmart Charities – the nation’s …
Dr. Jane
September 20, 2021
From allergy relief to medication refills and more, customers can now easily place orders on petsmart.com with a prescription from their veterinarian. Prescription drugs are then processed through PetSmart’s online pharmacy and conveniently shipped directly to the customer and their pet. “The PetSmart Pharmacy is an exciting new way to provide our customers with quick and convenient access to pet …
Dr. Jane
September 18, 2021
A huge recall of cat food and other products in Canada is causing some well-known stores to pull items off the shelves. Mars Petcare Canada announced a voluntary limited recall of WHISKAS® dry cat food products because they were made from raw materials that were outside of strict internal quality specifications, the company said. Canadian Tire, Dollarama and PetSmart announced …
