As the Need for Pet Adoptions Grows, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash Have Helped Over 17,000 Dogs and Cats Find Forever Homes This Year

Pet adoption needs

Whether they are surrendered by an owner or found as a stray, more than 6.3 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year. To combat this, Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash stores have worked hand-in-hand with local rescues and shelters to host monthly adoption events in stores across the U.S. In total, more than 1,500 adoption events have been held this year.

“We are incredibly proud that we’ve been able to help more than 17,000 dogs and cats find their forever family – it’s a huge milestone for our brand – but our work isn’t over,” said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N’ Wash. “Pets are true members of our families, and can make such a powerful impact on their owners’ lives. We hope to encourage even more people to consider adoption next year, and welcome a dog or cat into their home.”

Future adoption goals

While the pet retail brands are aiming to help 20,000 pets get adopted in 2025, they will continue to build awareness on the significant need and importance of adoptions, and the positive impact adoptions can have on both pets and their prospective families.

• Many rescues and shelters have been facing a capacity crisis, as 900,000 more animals have stayed in shelters compared to early 2021.

• Only 57% of animal shelters in the U.S. are no-kill shelters, and each shelter has to save at least 90% of the animals it takes in to reach this status.

• Largely due to an increase in pet adoptions, the number of euthanized dogs and cats have significantly declined within the last decade.

As part of their 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.