DENTON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet
Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise in
the United States, has
collaborated with Natural Balance® to raise awareness about the
incredible and positive impact pets have on active and former
military servicemen and women. As a result of this national
partnership, Natural Balance® donated $50,000 to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, a
non-profit that trains and provides service dogs for disabled
veterans, at no cost. The local Pet Supplies Plus in Denton will host a check presentation,
fittingly, on Veteran's Day (November
11) at 9 a.m.
During the month of November, a portion of the proceeds from
Natural Balance® products purchased at any of the 500+ Pet Supplies
Plus locations contributed to the $50,000 donation to Patriot PAWS. The donation
will help the organization provide service dogs, at no cost,
to disabled American veterans with mobile disabilities in order to
help restore and maintain their physical and emotional
stability.
"We know the positive impact a support animal can have on a
healing veteran, and how difficult it can be to await the relief
that they can bring, which is why we're humbled to do our part and
continue our partnership with Patriot PAWS for the fourth
consecutive year," said Chris
Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. "With over 50 disabled
American veterans waiting for a Patriot PAWS Service Dog, we hope
these funds will help expedite the process to allow more veterans
to be united with their service dog."
The check will be presented at the Denton Pet Supplies Plus,
located at 1400 S. Loop 288 in Denton,
TX, at 9 a.m. CST.
While the positive impact of service dogs on the wellbeing of
veterans is widely known, many are waitlisted to be matched with
their Patriot PAWS service dog, as the level of disabled veteran
applicants is so high. On top of the existing demand, countless
studies indicate the devastating impact of the pandemic, alone, has
on the emotional and physical health of the nation, including
American veterans – making Patriot PAWS' services that much more
essential.
Founded in 2006 by professional dog trainer, Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS aims to train and
place service dogs with disabled veterans. The organization's
Rockwall campus in Texas houses and trains up to 35 dogs at a
time with an additional 50-60 dogs trained at other locations. Year
to date, they have placed 22 service dogs with veterans in need
—aiding in their transition from military to civilian life.
Although they have seen significantly less placements this year due
to COVID, the organization continues to remain focused on their
mission, and with the help of Pet Supplies Plus and Natural
Balance®, expect to be able to make a few more placements by the
end of the year.
"We are beyond thankful that Pet Supplies Plus was able to, once
again, team up with Natural Balance® to support our mission," said
Patriot PAWS Founder Lori Stevens.
"It allows us the ability to help provide some of our disabled
American veterans currently on our waitlist with a Patriot PAWS
Service Dog. This generous donation means more to us than ever
before – ensuring highly trained service dogs at no cost to these
deserving individuals."
Now with more than 500 locations in 35 states across the
country, Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of natural pet
foods, a variety of Made in the USA pet consumables, such as wet and dry food,
treats, rawhide and chews. Set in welcoming neighborhood
environments, Pet Supplies Plus team members get to know their
neighbors and pets by name at every store. Many locations also
feature a full offering of grooming services tailored to meet every
pet's needs, including washes, haircuts, body brushing, flea
treatment and nail, skin, ear and oral care. For more information,
visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
About Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better
products for your pet. With over 500 locations in 35 states, the
stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide
assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services.
Headquartered in Livonia, MI., Pet
Supplies Plus is ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Annual Franchise
500® list as the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its
exceptional performance in areas including financial strength,
growth rate and system size. For more information visit
www.petsuppliesplus.com.
Media Contact: Gianna D'Argento, Fishman Public
Relations, (847) 945-1300, or gdargento@fishmanpr.com
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