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Homeless Pets Finding Families at Petland Stores Nationwide
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The year-end results of a new survey are in, and the news is good for homeless pets at Petland stores nationwide.
"In the last 10 years, Petland has placed more than 270,000 homeless pets," said Frank Difatta, president of Petland, Inc.
Companywide, participating Petland stores have placed 59,945 homeless puppies and dogs and 212,534 homeless kittens and cats since 1998.
Adopt-A-Pet expanding at Petland
Ninety-five percent of the Petland stores in the United States have Adopt-A-Pet programs. Ninety-one percent of Petland stores say their community's response to the Adopt-A-Pet program is "favorable" or "very favorable."
Petland stores in Canada have an active adoption program called the Pets for Life Foundation. The foundation has placed more than 9,000 homeless pets since July 2001.
Petland store operators have joined with local animal shelters, local pet rescue groups and with members of the local community to place accidental litters of puppies or kittens. Homeless mature dogs and cats are accepted, too, via adoption days outside Petland stores or mature pets may be showcased in Petland stores.
Healthy, well-socialized pets sought
Before Petland accepts a homeless animal for adoption, the pet must be at least eight weeks old and pass a wellness check by Petland's local consulting veterinarian.
Once accepted, Adopt-A-Pets at Petland are given their vaccinations and de-wormings. In most cases, the pets also are microchipped for identification and are scheduled to be spayed or neutered. The pets generally are offered to customers at a modest adoption fee, enough to cover associated shelter or rescue group charges, veterinary care and staff labor.
More community programs at Petland
Additional community service programs at Petland include:
— Petland's Enhanced Protection Program. AKC's Companion Animal Recovery (www.akccar.org), DOGstar Productions' (www.dogstartraining.com), HelpMeFindMYPET (www.helpmefindmypet.com)
— Pets for a Lifetime(SM) policy, kits for the owners of Petland pets. A Puppy Resource Kit or Kitten Resource Kit is given to new Petland pet owners.
— Spaying and neutering initiatives. Petland Pet Counselors work proactively to educate customers about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.
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