Petland Charities strongly believes in the healing power of pets, and the importance of the human-animal bond. We are committed to providing the resources necessary to strengthen those bonds within our communities.
HABRI is an organization that is committed to supporting scientific research to substantiate what many of us know to be true, that humans and pets share a special, mutually-beneficial connection.
Heartland Canines for Veterans provides therapy, companion and service dogs for disabled veterans. Petland Charities has provided financial support for the procurement of and training for these specialized service dogs.
Read MorePetland Charities participates in the national Pets in the Classroom program, coordinated by the Pet Care Trust. The program provides grants that allow teachers to acquire small pets and supplies from Petland for their classroom. The presence of a pet in the classroom enhances and promotes responsible pet ownership and is a catalyst in creating the human-animal bond between children and the pet.
Read MorePet therapy visits are a natural extension of Petland’s retail environment. We often take our pets to visit school children, physically and mentally challenged individuals and those living in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living centers. In every case, pet visits deliver joy and happiness that studies of the human-animal bond show that pets are good for our overall wellbeing.
Read MorePetland stores across the U.S. provide financial support and feeding programs for hundreds of certified K9 units in areas of law enforcement and therapy dogs in schools.
Learn MoreThrough the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Petland Charities grants pet-related wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Since 1998, with Make-A-Wish, Petland Charities has fulfilled more than 1,000 wishes.
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