Upcoming: Love Stories Submission Deadline on Sept. 20
Your organization’s adoption Love Stories can make you eligible for 100 grant opportunities with more than $1 million in awards!
Every story submitted will give your organization a chance at the grand prize of $100,000 in lifesaving funds!
Adopters can submit their Love Stories about how their adopted pets change their lives through Sept. 20 at petcolove.org/lovestory.
PLUS — we’re announcing the final surprise $1,000 grant award available for September next week. Surprise grant winners are based on the early submissions, so encourage your adopters to make a submission as soon as possible to increase your chances of winning!Use Your Love Stories Toolkit to Get More SubmissionsYour Love Stories toolkit features marketing resources to encourage your adopters to share their stories of how their adopted pet has changed their life.
You can:

• Highlight past winners with customizable social media graphics
• Encourage new adopters to share their stories with ready-made posts and email content
• Reach adopters through the media using your template press release

You can also watch our Love Stories webinar recording for additional details and tips from the Petco Love team!DOWNLOAD LOVE STORIES TOOLKITWATCH WEBINAR RECORDINGPlease note: To view the recording you’ll need to log in to the Partner Portal. Click here for login instructions. For login questions, please email partners@petcolove.org.

Supporting You Through Disaster SeasonPetco Love is here to support you as we navigate disaster season.Last month, we worked swiftly with our shelter and rescue partners to transport 260 pets safely out of Hurricane Ida’s path.
We also helped 200 additional animals in need by transporting them from areas most affected by the hurricane to partners in the northeast. We’re continuing to monitor the situation and stand ready to help our partners further.⁠⁠September is Disaster Preparedness MonthEncourage your pet parents to add Petco Love Lost to their disaster preparation plan. One photo could help reunite lost and found pets with their families and help bring them back home. 

Use the marketing resources in your Petco Love Lost Toolkit and help pet parents in your community protect their pets!DOWNLOAD TOOLKITREMINDER: Complete your Annual Data Report!

Be sure to submit your data report before applying for the Animal Welfare Organization Grant to be considered for funding during the 2021 year.
Please make sure to submit this data if you are an organization that primarily shelters and adopts animals, or if you’re holding adoptions at a Petco store. Download the PDF instructions to get started.SUBMIT YOUR DATA REPORTPlease remember to attach a signed W-9 form and answer all questions in full. If your organization does not conduct adoptions, you are not required to complete a data report. For questions, contact partners@petcolove.org. Learn more about submitting your report by logging in to the Partner Portal.  Get to Know Your Dog Foster Parents Better!

Researchers at Michigan State University are helping shelters and rescues retain foster volunteers and improve the experience for both the fosters and their dogs. Share this survey with your dog foster volunteers to further research on foster care.
The study aims to assist shelters and rescues in providing more needed support to their foster volunteers.Share the link below with your dog fosters:https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DmfuiqdVJCdu62
To receive the survey results, please reach out to Dr. Laura Reese at reesela@msu.edu.

Communicating about Space & Length of Stay CrisesIf you’re experiencing a space or length of stay crisis in your shelter or rescue, getting an effective message across — one that will drive your community to action — is critical to lifesaving. Follow these tips and use the included language templates to put together an honest and effective plea.LEARN MORE

MUTTS Social for SheltersMUTTS is providing free monthly content for animal welfare groups to share on social media.
These ready-to-post assets will save valuable time, boost online engagement, and ultimately help more animals get adopted!DOWNLOAD

Sign Up for Paymode-X to Receive Funds ElectronicallyTo expedite any grant award your organization is awarded from Petco Love, sign up for Paymode-X to receive funds electronically. Once your organization is set up, you’ll no longer need to wait for a physical check to be processed and mailed and will instead receive grant awards directly to your organization’s bank account. LEARN MORE

COVID-19 Safety In-Store As the nation continues to navigate through the pandemic, Petco’s top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of both pets and their families.
For partners participating in adoption events and/or other in-store activities, masks are required for volunteers or staff while in-store (regardless of vaccination status).
Contact your local store manager for regional differences or more details.Thank you for partnering with Petco Love to create a lifesaving nation!Learn more at petcolove.org.

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