Chewy Surpasses $4M in Relief Efforts with New Humane Society of United States Partnership
April 21 2020 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
HSUS Programs Will Directly Distribute $1M in
Food, Supplies to Pet Parents
Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted online destination
for pets and pet parents, announced it is joining the Humane
Society of the United States (HSUS) and donating $1 million to
expand food support for people and pets living in underserved
communities through the HSUS’s Pets for Life (PFL) and Rural Area
Veterinary Services (RAVS) programs. Both programs serve pet
parents and pet healthcare partners to ensure that families are
able to keep their pets healthy at home rather than facing the
difficult decision of surrendering their pet. This partnership is
the latest in a series of relief efforts to which Chewy is
contributing; totaling more than $4 million in pet products donated
across the country.
“It has always been Chewy’s mission to serve pet parents, and
we’re committed to fulfilling that promise now more than ever. We
are honored to continue our support with a $1 million donation to
help put much-needed resources directly into the hands of millions
of pet parents dealing with the economic effects of COVID-19. This
program is going to help people around the country by making sure
pets stay healthy, happy, and at home,” said Sumit Singh, CEO of
Chewy.
“Pets for Life is driven by social justice and guided by the
philosophy that a deep connection with pets transcends
socio-economic, racial, ethnic and geographic boundaries, and no
one should be denied the opportunity to experience the benefits,
joy, and comfort that come from the human-animal bond. This is
especially true in a time when so many are feeling the stressful
effects of COVID-19 on our economy and our homes. Our local
partners around the country will ensure people have the food they
need for their pets during this crisis,” said Amanda Arrington,
senior director of Pets for Life for the Humane Society of the
United States.
The Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) program combines
high-quality veterinary field clinics with clinical training and
mentorship for future veterinary professionals to bring essential
health care to animals in underserved rural communities where
poverty and geographic isolation make regular veterinary care
inaccessible. The program serves rural Native American communities
throughout the western U.S. and has provided care to more than
130,000 animals in need.
"With the current crisis, huge numbers of economically
vulnerable families are being pushed into even greater need by
unemployment and other disruptions and are struggling to find food
and other essentials. With no pet food on the shelves and little of
their own food to share, families unable to care for their animals
are at risk of giving them up. Donations of dog and cat food being
delivered to our community partners by Chewy will help ensure that
families can provide for their pets during these difficult times.
These critical donations will save lives and keep pets in their
homes. The RAVS program is proud to partner with our friends at
Chewy to offer support to communities in need and provide essential
animal care resources to families impacted by this crisis. In
collaboration and connection, we will get through these difficult
times together," said Windi Wojdak, RVT and senior director at
Rural Area Veterinary Services, which is operated by HSUS affiliate
Fund for Animals.
About Chewy
Our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient online
destination for pet parents everywhere. We believe that we are the
preeminent online source for pet products, supplies and
prescriptions as a result of our broad selection of high-quality
products, which we offer at competitive prices and deliver with an
exceptional level of care and a personal touch. We continually
develop innovative ways for our customers to engage with us, and
partner with more than 2,000 of the best and most trusted brands in
the pet industry, to bring a high-bar, customer-centric experience
to our customers.
About Humane Society of United States
Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its
affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering
for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS
takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing
and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates,
rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every
year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and
enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.
More at humanesociety.org.
Subscribe to Kitty Block's blog, A Humane World. Follow the HSUS
Media Relations department on Twitter. Read the award-winning All
Animals magazine. Listen to the Humane Voices Podcast.
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