November 18, 2024

Peterborough Humane Society Recieves $100,000 Grant to Improve Accessibility Vet Care From PetSmart Charities

November 18, 2024/ David Tuan Bui

The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) has received a grant of $100,000 from PetSmart Charities to help support the expansion of basic animal wellness services offered by the Peterborough Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic, announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

“This grant from PetSmart Charities will enable Peterborough Humane Society to begin providing even more support to people and pets in Peterborough and the entire Kawartha Region,” says PHS Executive Director Shawn Morey. “As an important part of our 3-year Strategic Plan, helping improve access to care is a real priority and focus for us. This is an important next step in that strategy.”

This is part of a $100 million commitment from PetSmart Charities over the next five years toward improving access to veterinary care. These grants support the expansion of low-cost veterinary care by funding growth and operations for up to four years for nonprofit clinics looking to expand their services, serve their communities better and inspire other veterinary providers by sharing their experiences according to PHS.

“Our veterinary system is in crisis,” said Kate Atema, director of community grants and initiatives at PetSmart Charities. “Rising costs are putting standard veterinary care out of reach for as much as 50% of pet-owning families. We need innovative solutions that make veterinary care affordable for the families in every community who want the best for their four-legged companions but struggle to meet the cost of vet care. We’re inspired by the incredible work Peterborough Humane Society is doing to create solutions that will build strong families and a healthy community.”

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May 23, 2013

PetSmart's Grand Opening In Peterborough Is June 1st

May 23, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

On June 1st, PetSmart Canada opens its doors to pets and pet parents in the area at 898 Monaghan Road (Monaghan & Lansdowne St W).

To celebrate, the new store will be hosting a grand opening event at the new 13,740 square foot store with prizes and a cheque presentation to a local adoption agency.

The store will work with local animal welfare organizations including Peterborough Humane Society and Lakefield Animal Welfare Society to help find loving, forever homes for the area's homeless pets.

According to a release, PetSmart's products range from the necessary to the fun, including, complete nutritional care for all ages and breeds of dogs and cats, the latest toys for summer play and lifejackets for those on their way to the dock this year. The new store will also offer PetSmart grooming and training services.

For the first fifty customers in the door by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 2nd, you will receive a PetSmart gift card with a mystery value up to $50. You can also register to win a year’s supply of Nutro pet food, a 16G iPad Mini courtesy of Royal Canin, free PetSmart grooming services or dog training classes.

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April 02, 2013

PetSmart Is On Its Way To Peterborough (And They're Hiring)

April 02, 2013/ PTBOCANADA

You might have spotted the new building under construction beside XS Cargo on Monaghan Road (898 Monaghan Road)—well that will soon be home to PetSmart, opening June 1st. If you're looking for a job, be sure to check out their employment opportunities.

What does a PetSmart offer? Here are some photos from PetSmart Whitby...

Wet and dry dog and cat food