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Each year, 6 to 8 million pets enter shelters and 3 to 4 million of those are euthanized simply because they do not have a home. Incredibly, some regions of the country still have euthanasia rates as high as 85 percent.
The Rescue Waggin’® program sponsored by PEDIGREE® Brand was created by PetSmart Charities to help save the lives of homeless dogs and puppies through partnership and collaboration with local animal welfare agencies. The program also works to proactively reduce pet overpopulation in those areas of the country that need the most help.
An innovative animal welfare program, the Rescue Waggin’ program is comprised of three parts:
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A pet transport program that transports dogs from areas of high pet overpopulation (where they face almost certain euthanasia) to shelters in areas where adoptable dogs are in demand. This program operates under professionally-developed industry standards for originating and receiving shelters, spay/neuter and animal health practices, and humane transport.
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Funding to expand spay/neuter services for cats and dogs in source areas.
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Funding and professional consultation to improve shelter facilities and operations for participating animal welfare agencies.
To date, the Rescue Waggin' program has helped save the lives of more than 30,000 dogs and puppies since it began operations in 2004. The program currently operates vehicles in the Midwest, Northeast, South Central and Great Plains regions of the United States.
For more information, including Rescue Waggin' stories, visit the Rescue Waggin' Program site. |
