PetSmart Invites Community to Support PetSmart Charities Pet Hunger Awareness Day

Help Address Hunger Challenges Facing Pet Families in September

PHOENIX, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When people face hunger, their pets can too. Nearly 90 million U.S. households include pets, and PetSmart Charities estimates that 30 million pets live in homes with people coping with food insecurity. That is why throughout September, PetSmart is inviting its pet-loving community to support PetSmart Charities Pet Hunger Awareness Day^® on Sept. 30, 2025.

Pet parents can help provide meals for pet families facing hunger while stocking up on food for their own. On Sept. 27-28, 2025, for every bag of Authority or Simply Nourish dry dog or cat food purchased at a PetSmart store or at PetSmart.com, PetSmart will donate $1 to PetSmart Charities' efforts to alleviate pet hunger.* Additionally, throughout September, PetSmart stores are hosting a donation drive where the pet-loving community can donate funds at checkout and are also invited to donate Treats Rewards points to PetSmart Charities. Treats Rewards members will receive 2X Treats Rewards points on all donations and all donations will go directly to PetSmart Charities to help pets in need.

"We recognize that when people are facing challenging times, their pets are in it with them," said Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities. "That's why our partnerships with Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America are so critical. Together, we can get pet food to families in need through distribution channels, such as food banks, that meet pet parents where they are. Through these efforts, we've donated more than 400 million pet meals to date and counting. We're thankful to our best friends at PetSmart, whose passionate pet-loving community continues to fuel causes that support and celebrate the human-animal bond."

To make an even greater impact, PetSmart and its partners are contributing $200,000 to PetSmart Charities ahead of Pet Hunger Awareness Day. Pet food companies Royal Canin and Hill's Pet Nutrition, pet food manufacturer Alphia, and PetSmart's creative agency, Deutsch, have kicked off the month with their donations.

"At PetSmart, we know our customers care deeply about pets and the people who love them," said Jesica Duarte, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at PetSmart. "Year-round, their generosity fuels the mission of PetSmart Charities, and we're honored to invite them to join us to support the important cause of Pet Hunger Awareness Day. Whether that is by purchasing a bag of Authority or Simply Nourish pet food, donating funds or Treats Rewards points at checkout, or contributing online, when our community comes together, the impact for pets in need is extraordinary."

Pet parents can shop for Authority and Simply Nourish pet food and donate to PetSmart Charities Pet Hunger Awareness Day in stores and online at PetSmart.com or in the PetSmart app. To learn more about PetSmart Charities and Pet Hunger Awareness Day or make a donation, visit PetSmartCharities.org.

*For every bag of Authority or Simply Nourish dry dog or cat food purchased at a PetSmart store or at PetSmart.com between Sept. 27– 28, 2025, PetSmart will donate $1 to PetSmart Charities. Excludes clearance merchandise. 

About PetSmart Charities 
PetSmart Charities is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart stores, PetSmart Charities has helped more than 11 million pets across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada connect with loving homes. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. PetSmart Charities' grants and efforts connect pets with loving homes through adoption, improve access to affordable veterinary care and support families in times of crisis with access to food, shelter and disaster relief. Each year, millions of generous supporters help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores. In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $500 million since its inception in 1994. PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has received the Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the past 18 years in a row – placing it among the top one percent of rated charities. To learn more, visit www.PetSmartCharities.org.

About PetSmart
PetSmart is the leading omni-channel pet retailer in North America with a mission to help everyone experience more joy with pets. The company offers a compelling assortment of pet care essentials, exclusive brands and must-have items for each season, along with expert pet services. With nearly 1,700 stores across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico – plus a seamless shopping experience at PetSmart.com and through the PetSmart app – PetSmart's convenient shopping options are complete with autoship, same-day delivery and in-store pickup. Expert services include a professional grooming salon in every store, veterinary care in more than 700 locations, pet training, and Doggie Day Camp and PetsHotel overnight boarding in many locations. The PetSmart Treats Rewards loyalty program provides value to pet parents through personalized offers and points on every purchase that can be used for future savings.

PetSmart and PetSmart Charities have a long-standing commitment to supporting pets and people in the communities they serve, and PetSmart Charities is the largest funder of animal welfare in North America. Together, they are proud to have helped more than 11 million pets find loving homes through in-store pet adoption programs. For more information, visit PetSmart.com.

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