North Tidewater News

Did you adopt a pet who changed your life? Maybe your dog is the travel and adventure buddy who inspired you to finally see the world, or your cat helped you turn tragedy into triumph. 

National nonprofit Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS from Skechers™ and the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, have partnered to ask pet adopters in our local community to share love stories. The “Petco Love Stories” campaign celebrates the unbreakable bond between pet parents and animals while raising awareness of the importance of pet adoption. 

All are encouraged to share the personal stories of love, joy, and transformation that have come about through adopting their best friend. Submissions are accepted until October 31, 2023.  

“There is no end to the amazing, emotional stories of how pets change our lives,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. “Through Petco Love Stories, we aim to highlight these remarkable bonds and create a platform where pet parents can share their stories while making a positive impact on the lives of animals in need."

In addition to being profiled on the Petco Love website, winners will support the animal welfare organizations where their pets were adopted. Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™ will present grants up to $100,000.    

“Animal welfare and care is a challenging field, but the success stories make the work worthwhile,” said Krista Smith, Program Coordinator at Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter. “I encourage those who have adopted from Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter to submit a Love Story about how their new furry members have enriched their lives.  This innovative contest gives us the opportunity to earn up to $100,000, a lifesaving investment that would truly transform our shelter!”

Since 2013, more than 20,000 adopters have shared how their pets have changed their lives in the annual campaign, with Petco Love granting nearly $7 million to the hardworking animal welfare organizations making these adoption matches possible. 

About Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (PRAS)

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, established in 2008, is the largest open admission municipal animal shelter in the state of Virginia. Serving four jurisdictions; Newport News, Poquoson, Hampton and York County, PRAS averages approximately 7,000 intakes per year. With an “Adopter’s Welcome” philosophy and by working closely with transfer partners and other humane societies, PRAS strives to better the lives of the animals in our care. To learn more about the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, visit www.PeninsulaRegionalAnimalShelter.com or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

About Petco Love

Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $370 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 6.7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.

About Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Skechers 

U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® Company based in Southern California, designs, develops, and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram. About BOBS from SkechersBOBS from Skechers’ charitable collection of shoes, apparel, and accessories have improved animals’ lives: over the past eight years, Skechers has contributed more than $10 million to help 1.9 million shelter pets, including saving more than 1.4 million rescued animals in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Japan. It all started in 2011, when Skechers launched a movement to support children impacted by natural disasters and poverty – a cause that has helped the Company donate more than 16 million new pairs of shoes to kids in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about BOBS from Skechers’ commitment to making a difference, visit BOBSfromSkechers.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.

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