(PROSPER, TEXAS) –Patriot PAWS Service Dogs received a generous $50,000 donation from industry leading pet brands, Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance on November 9th, 2023. Proceeds were from the annual Veteran’s Day focused campaign where Natural Balance products purchased at Pet Supplies Plus store locations benefited the mission of Patriot PAWS.
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, and others, who suffer from mobile disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic Stress. Each Patriot PAWS Service Dog takes anywhere from 18-24 months to fully train and costs more than $35,000 for the organization to provide.
Pet Supplies Plus, the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, and Natural Balance, a premium pet specialty food brand, have worked together on this annual campaign of supporting Patriot PAWS Service Dogs for the last six years. More than $300,000 has been donated to Patriot PAWS as a result of their generous, life-changing partnership.
“Our friends at Pet Supplies Plus and Natural Balance are truly helping us to fulfill our mission,” states Lori Stevens, Founder & Executive Director of Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. “We have, firsthand, seen the difference our Service Dogs make in the lives of our Veterans and are immensely grateful for their continued years of friendship and support.”
The check presentation was conducted at Pet Supplies Plus Prosper location, located at 4580 W University Drive, Suite 10. Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance team members presented the generous donation to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs’ Development Coordinators & Veteran/Service Dog Team.
To date, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs has placed more than 400 dogs from their program and currently have Veteran/Service Dog teams in 40 states across the country.
A special thank you to Pet Supplies Plus & Natural Balance for supporting the brave Veterans of our great nation! Their generous donation will be utilized to serve the 70+ Veterans still waiting to receive a Patriot PAWS Service Dog.
For more information about the mission of Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, or to donate to their cause, please visit www.patriotpaws.org
About Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
Founded by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is a Rockwall, TX based national non-profit that trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, and others, who suffer from Mobile Disabilities, Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s.) The organization was officially deemed a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2006, less than one year after Stevens pursued a calling on her heart to help Veterans in need. Patriot PAWS is honored to be an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) – the only Service Dog accrediting organization within the world. Patriot PAWS currently trains their dogs at their Main Facility, located in Rockwall Texas; Patriot PAWS of Aggieland program in College Station; with Dallas-Fort Worth Volunteer Puppy Raisers; and their partnership with Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where inmate trainers work with program dogs within their prison units. To date, more than 400 dogs have been placed from the program and there are still 70+ Veterans on their wait list to receive a Service Dog.
About Pet Supplies Plus
Your neighborhood Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends. Its shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made in the USA products. Easily find all their favorites at prices you love, whether you shop in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or Autoship. To help keep your pets happy and healthy, pet prescriptions can be filled online and delivered directly to your door. As the nation’s largest independent pet store with over 700 locations in 42 states and counting, Pet Supplies Plus makes shopping local simple. For more information visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
About Natural Balance
Founded in 1989, Natural Balance® Pet Foods, Inc. is a premium pet specialty brand with a complete offering of pet foods for both dogs and cats. The Natural Balance product line comprises over 100 dog and cat food and treat varieties, including Limited Ingredient, Original ULTRA®, and REWARDS. Natural Balance delivers quality, safety-tested food in every bag. Their Feed with Confidence Program™ provides comprehensive, on-demand safety testing data to help eliminate wonder or worry. Their team of Registered Veterinary Technicians is available via online chat and phone to answer questions and ease concerns. Visit www.naturalbalanceinc.com for more information.
Submitted press release. Photos by Pet Supplies Plus.
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