Petco Love Selects 25 Winning Love Stories Highlighting Pet Adoption
Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS® from Skechers®, has awarded $500,000 to 25 winning animal welfare organizations through their Love Stories campaign. The initiative celebrates successful pet adoptions and their impact on people's lives.
The grand prize of $100,000 was awarded to Animal Rescue League of Iowa for Amy and Murray's story, featuring a senior cat therapy team that visits senior centers and treatment facilities. Other winning grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with winners receiving BOBS® footwear and Petco shopping sprees.
The campaign, which accepted submissions in August and September, introduced new formats including written stories and social media video links. Since 2013, over 25,000 adopters have shared their stories through this initiative, resulting in $8 million in grants to animal welfare organizations. Through their partnership since 2019, Skechers has donated more than $8.8 million, helping save and support over 1.7 million animals in need.
Petco Love, in collaborazione con BOBS® from Skechers®, ha assegnato 500.000 dollari a 25 organizzazioni vincitrici per il benessere degli animali tramite la loro campagna Love Stories. L'iniziativa celebra le adozioni di animali di successo e il loro impatto sulla vita delle persone.
Il premio principale di 100.000 dollari è stato assegnato all'Animal Rescue League of Iowa per la storia di Amy e Murray, che presenta un team di terapia con gatti anziani che visita i centri per anziani e le strutture di trattamento. Gli altri grant vincenti variavano da 10.000 a 100.000 dollari, con i vincitori che ricevevano calzature BOBS® e buoni spesa per Petco.
La campagna, che ha accettato le candidature ad agosto e settembre, ha introdotto nuovi formati inclusi racconti scritti e link a video sui social media. Dal 2013, più di 25.000 adottanti hanno condiviso le loro storie attraverso questa iniziativa, risultando in 8 milioni di dollari in finanziamenti per le organizzazioni di benessere degli animali. Attraverso la loro partnership iniziata nel 2019, Skechers ha donato oltre 8,8 milioni di dollari, contribuendo a salvare e supportare oltre 1,7 milioni di animali in difficoltà.
Petco Love, en asociación con BOBS® from Skechers®, ha otorgado 500,000 dólares a 25 organizaciones ganadoras de bienestar animal a través de su campaña Love Stories. La iniciativa celebra las adopciones exitosas de mascotas y su impacto en la vida de las personas.
El gran premio de 100,000 dólares fue otorgado a Animal Rescue League of Iowa por la historia de Amy y Murray, que presenta un equipo de terapia con gatos mayores que visita centros para personas mayores y centros de tratamiento. Otras subvenciones ganadoras variaron de 10,000 a 100,000 dólares, y los ganadores recibieron calzado BOBS® y tarjetas de compra para Petco.
La campaña, que aceptó postulaciones en agosto y septiembre, introdujo nuevos formatos que incluyen relatos escritos y enlaces a videos en redes sociales. Desde 2013, más de 25,000 adoptantes han compartido sus historias a través de esta iniciativa, lo que ha resultado en 8 millones de dólares en subvenciones para organizaciones de bienestar animal. A través de su asociación desde 2019, Skechers ha donado más de 8.8 millones de dólares, ayudando a salvar y apoyar a más de 1.7 millones de animales necesitados.
펫코 러브는 스케쳐스의 BOBS®와 협력하여 50만 달러를 25개의 동물 복지 단체에 수여했습니다. 이번 캠페인은 사랑 이야기(Love Stories) 캠페인을 통해 성공적인 반려동물 입양과 그것이 사람들의 삶에 미치는 영향을 기념합니다.
10만 달러의 대상은 아이오와 동물 구조 협회에 수여되었으며, 이들 이야기는 노인 요양원과 치료 시설을 방문하는 노인 고양이 치료 팀을 특징으로 합니다. 다른 당선작들은 1만 달러에서 10만 달러 사이의 상금을 받았으며, 당선자들은 BOBS® 신발과 펫코 상품권을 받았습니다.
이번 캠페인은 8월과 9월에 지원을 받았으며, 서면 이야기와 소셜 미디어 비디오 링크와 같은 새로운 형식을 도입했습니다. 2013년 이후 25,000명 이상의 입양자가 이 이니셔티브를 통해 이야기를 공유했으며, 동물 복지 단체에 800만 달러의 재정 지원이 있었습니다. 2019년부터 이어진 파트너십을 통해 스케쳐스는 880만 달러 이상을 기부하여 170만 마리 이상의 도움이 필요한 동물들을 구하고 지원해왔습니다.
Petco Love, en partenariat avec BOBS® from Skechers®, a attribué 500 000 dollars à 25 organisations de bien-être animal gagnantes grâce à sa campagne Love Stories. L'initiative célèbre les adoptions d'animaux réussies et leur impact sur la vie des gens.
Le grand prix de 100 000 dollars a été décerné à l'Animal Rescue League of Iowa pour l'histoire d'Amy et Murray, mettant en vedette une équipe de thérapie avec des chats âgés qui rend visite aux maisons de retraite et aux établissements de traitement. Les autres subventions gagnantes variaient de 10 000 à 100 000 dollars, les vainqueurs recevant des chaussures BOBS® et des bons d'achat Petco.
La campagne, qui a accepté les candidatures en août et septembre, a introduit de nouveaux formats, notamment des récits écrits et des liens vidéo sur les réseaux sociaux. Depuis 2013, plus de 25 000 adoptants ont partagé leurs histoires grâce à cette initiative, ce qui a entraîné 8 millions de dollars de subventions pour les organisations de bien-être animal. Grâce à leur partenariat depuis 2019, Skechers a fait don de plus de 8,8 millions de dollars, aidant à sauver et à soutenir plus de 1,7 million d'animaux dans le besoin.
Petco Love hat in Zusammenarbeit mit BOBS® von Skechers® 500.000 Dollar an 25 gewinnende Tierschutzorganisationen im Rahmen ihrer Love Stories-Kampagne verliehen. Die Initiative feiert erfolgreiche Haustieradoptionen und deren Einfluss auf das Leben der Menschen.
Der Hauptpreis von 100.000 Dollar wurde an die Animal Rescue League of Iowa für die Geschichte von Amy und Murray verliehen, die ein Therapie-Team mit älteren Katzen zeigt, das Seniorenheime und Behandlungszentren besucht. Die anderen gewonnenen Stipendien lagen zwischen 10.000 und 100.000 Dollar, wobei die Gewinner BOBS®-Schuhe und Einkaufsgutscheine von Petco erhielten.
Die Kampagne, die im August und September Bewerbungen angenommen hat, führte neue Formate wie schriftliche Geschichten und Links zu Videos in sozialen Medien ein. Seit 2013 haben über 25.000 Adoptierende ihre Geschichten über diese Initiative geteilt, was zu 8 Millionen Dollar an Zuschüssen für Tierschutzorganisationen führte. Seit ihrer Partnerschaft im Jahr 2019 hat Skechers mehr als 8,8 Millionen Dollar gespendet, um über 1,7 Millionen Tieren in Not zu helfen und sie zu unterstützen.
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National Nonprofit, in partnership with BOBS® from Skechers®, Awards
The winning adopters submitted their love stories about the adoption of their best friend from their local animal welfare organization. Their inspiring stories of how their adopted pets transformed their lives for the better gave the organization they adopted from a chance to receive a winning lifesaving investment from Petco Love. Through this annual Petco Love Stories campaign, Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS® from Skechers®, celebrates the unique ways adopted pets enhance our lives, inspiring more pet adoptions and empowering animal welfare organizations to save more pet lives.
Petco Love called for submissions in August and September, receiving thousands of love stories from pet parents across the country. This year's campaign introduced new submission formats to engage even more pet lovers. Participants were able to submit their Love Story in written form and/or share a link to a public-facing social media video. Now, the winners and their pets are in their spotlight with big check celebrations being held this month from coast to coast. Winning grants range from
This year's
It was only fitting to celebrate their big win along with residents and staff at senior living community,
"Love Stories like Amy and Murray's are a true testament to the power of adopting a pet from a shelter and how they change our lives in unexpected ways," said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. "Through Petco Love Stories, we are honored to share these exceptional bonds that happen every single day when pet parents adopt from shelters and rescues and bring unconditional love into their homes. We aim to inspire more individuals to welcome shelter pets into their lives."
"Skechers has made a difference for shelter pets across
Since 2013, more than 25,000 adopters have shared their stories through the Petco Love Stories campaign, with
MEDIA CONTACT: Crystal Bugary, Petco Love, media@petcolove.org
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, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing nearly
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About BOBS® from Skechers®
BOBS from Skechers' charitable collection of shoes, apparel and accessories have improved animals' lives: over the past nine years, Skechers has contributed more than
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