Why should I give to PetSmart Charities instead of donating to a local animal welfare organization?
We encourage everyone to generously support their local animal welfare organizations. We ask that you also consider how a gift to PetSmart Charities can make a difference for many organizations in your local community, state and around the country. PetSmart Charities works closely with thousands of groups in unique partnerships that focus on collaboration, education and innovation to improve the quality of life for all companion animals. We ensure that our funding only goes to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or established government or tribal entities. Each organization is held accountable for the grant funding they receive and are required to provide a follow-up report to PetSmart Charities to verify that the funds were used as originally intended. Furthermore, PetSmart Charities is ranked with four out of a possible four stars by Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org), an independent charity website that documents and rates the fiscal responsibility of all nonprof
