SAN DIEGO, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine million pets are
expected to be euthanized in the U.S. this year. That is up from 7
million just 3 years ago, according to the Humane Society of the United
States.
Pet overpopulation is a significant and growing problem
in the U.S. and is one reason the PETCO Foundation has developed a
national campaign that will offer pet owners a low cost spay and neuter
alternative called "Spay Today 2000." Funds to support the "Spay Today
2000" campaign will come from customer donations at PETCO Animal
Supplies, Inc. stores and a grant from the PETCO Foundation. From
Sunday, July 30 through Sunday, August 20, customers at PETCO stores
will be asked to "Round UP" their purchases. For example, a customer
whose purchase is $18.56 will be asked to "round up" to $19.00 or
perhaps $20.00. All proceeds from this campaign will go to fund low cost
spay and neuter operations provided by participating local veterinarians
or to fund local animal welfare organizations that provide these
services.
Spay and neuter operations can cost more than $100. But
through "Spay Today 2000" pet owners will be able to able to purchase a
voucher at PETCO stores that allow them to have a cat spayed or neutered
for $10 and a dog spayed or neutered for $20. Participating
veterinarians have reduced their fees as their way of supporting this
important program. The difference between the cost paid by the pet owner
and the amount charged by the veterinarian will be made up with funds
raised through the "Round UP" campaign. See your local PETCO store for
additional details.
"Pet ownership is a responsibility," said Paul Jolly,
Director of the PETCO Foundation. "Part of that responsibility involves
owners ensuring that their companion animals don't add to the pet
overpopulation problem. 'Round UP' and 'Spay Today 2000' is an easy way
for our customers to support a low cost spay and neuter program and for
pet owners to not use the cost excuse as a reason to not spay or neuter
their pets."
PETCO is a leading pet specialty retailer with more than
500 stores in 39 states and the District of Columbia. To find the
nearest store, log on to
www.petco.com
The PETCO Foundation was established early last year to develop and
manage fundraising campaigns in PETCO stores and support a variety of
animal welfare programs. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised
more than $1.8 million for more than 300 pet-related organizations
across the nation. Proceeds from the campaigns go to local groups in
communities in which the money was raised.
Contact: Don Cowan, 858-657-2086, or Paul Jolly,
626-287-0952, both of
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Source: [email protected] (Alfred Griffith)
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