Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash Celebrate Over 19,000 Successful Pet Adoptions in 2025 Through Nationwide Initiative

Leading Pet Retailers Sets Sights on Helping 20,000 Dogs and Cats Find Forever Homes While Promoting Value of Pet Adoptions

LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to helping 20,000 pets find their forever homes in 2025, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash are on their way to reaching that goal with 19,303 successful adoptions year-to-date. Having surpassed the 2024 goal of supporting 15,000 adoptions through a nationwide initiative, the brands have built on this commitment to animal welfare by partnering with local rescues and hosting in-store adoption events. Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash continue to address the critical need of finding loving homes for shelter animals.

With approximately 2.8 million dogs and cats entering animal shelters in the first half of 2025, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash are creating meaningful connections to help pets find the caring families they deserve. Whether they were a stray or born into a shelter, the initiative is driven by the belief that every pet deserves a second chance. The increased awareness and continued education aim to make adoptions more accessible and visible in communities across the country.

"We are proud of the progress we've made toward our 2025 goal, but the work is far from done," said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash. "Each adoption is another life changed for the better – not just for the pet, but for the family they're joining. We encourage everyone to consider adoption and experience the joy a furry friend can bring into your life."

As Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash look toward the rest of 2025, they remain committed to building awareness and providing essential education, sourced by the Shelter Animals Count National Database, on the value and need for adoptions:

• It's estimated that 2.8 million dogs and cats have entered U.S. shelters or rescues in the first half of 2025.
• About 366,000 shelter animals had a non-live outcome (euthanasia, lost and died in care, etc.) between January and June 2025.
• Dog and cat adoptions have slightly decreased in the first half of the year, compared to 2024.
• Fewer adult and senior dogs are being adopted, but the adoption rate for juvenile dogs is rising. The length of stay for dogs of all sizes increased in 2024.

In support of its ongoing commitment to supporting pet adoptions, Pet Supplies Plus has launched an inaugural Shelter Shoutout Series. Each installment shines a light on the dedicated work of local rescue shelters, Pet Supplies Plus store teams, and regional community members across the country. The series amplifies awareness for adoption while delivering food donations in partnership with Hill's Science Diet and celebrates the unsung heroes who are making a difference for animals in need. So far, the bi-monthly effort has taken place in Western Michigan, Chicago, Illinois and Jacksonville, Florida. Upcoming Shelter Shoutout Series locations include Austin, Texas and Charleston, South Carolina.

As part of its identity and mission, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N' Wash foster a culture of compassion for the well-being of all animals. With the combined store count growing at a rapid rate, the pet retail brands plan to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of pets through this initiative.

Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends and offers a wide selection of natural and made-in-the-USA products. Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their neighbors and pets by name at every store. Full-service grooming, self-serve pet wash stations and fresh bakery treats are also available in-store at many locations. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, neighbors can also fill pet prescriptions online and receive home delivery for quality medications and specialty diets. Whether shopping in-store or online, choosing local is easy. For more information, visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 

Each Wag N' Wash location offers both a self-serve pet wash station and full-service grooming salon. In the self-serve pet wash area, neighbors are met with a self-wash attendant who provides aprons, towels, dry brushes, wet scrub brushes, shampoo, conditioner, and cologne spray. In the full-service grooming salon, neighbors work with our top-tier, professional groomers to provide full-service grooming, including nail trims, ear cleanings, and more. With services being a primary part of the business, each Wag N' Wash also offers a variety of dog and cat products such as supplements, pet food, collars and leashes, toys, supplies and other unique goods. For more information, visit www.wagnwash.com.  

About Pet Supplies Plus 
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Its shelves are stocked with pet essentials, including a wide selection of over 11,000 products from 400 brands. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation's largest pet retail franchise with over 725 locations and counting, Pet Supplies Plus makes shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com. 

About Wag N' Wash
Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming, a full-line dog grooming and self-wash specialty retail destination, has a mission to recognize, promote and foster the positive impact that companion pets and their humans have on each other. Wag N' Wash provides full-service grooming, self-wash facilities, baked dog treats, natural food, supplements, and toys. Wag N' Wash has ranked on Denver Business Journal's Colorado-Based Franchisors List, Franchise Times' Top 200+ List and Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchisees List. Today, there are 25 Wag N' Wash locations open across the nation. To learn more about Wag N' Wash, please visit wagnwashfranchising.com. 

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