PetSmart® Celebrates the Summer Season with Festive Americana Collection
From Fireworks-Themed Tees, Toys and Treats to Services Benefitting
U.S. Veterans, PetSmart is the One-Stop Shop for All Things Red, White &
Blue
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–People all over the country will be celebrating important American
holidays including Flag Day next Tuesday and our nation’s birthday next
month with parades, backyard barbecues, pool parties and neighborhood
gatherings. Because PetSmart believes pets can and should be included in
all memorable celebrations, through July, pet parents can find the
latest Americana-inspired pet fashion, accessories, treats, toys and
special grooming services so pets are ready to commemorate these
holidays and join in the fun.
True Blue, Red White & Blue
Pets can display their patriotism this summer with adorable apparel like
the Top Paw™ Little
Firecracker or All American Dog tees. Pups are sure to be the hit of
the backyard barbecue with a nod to one of America’s favorite summertime
foods – the hot dog – by wearing the adorable hot
dog hoodie by Martha Stewart Pets®, exclusively at PetSmart.
Sporty bandana
collars inspired by the American flag serve as a fashionable and
easy pet accessory. Pets can also snuggle in a navy blue cuddler bed
adorned with stars or play with an array of patriotic toys such as the
Top Paw Red and White Firework or the Flattie
bald eagle toy.
Even small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs can join in the
commemorative fun with festive red,
white and blue bedding.
Festive Food
While most traditional party fare isn’t appropriate for pups, they can
still join in the fun with Bocce’s
Sliders dog biscuits, made of all natural cheese, beef and carrots.
Dogs who prefer food of the canned variety will love BLUE™ Red, White &
Blue stew, which can also be served as savory food topper.
Calming Solutions for Fireworks
Not all animals will be ready for fireworks on July 4th – for
those skittish and agitated by the loud noises, calming solutions will
help keep dogs and cats calm such as calming collars, spray and home
diffusers with pheromones that help to settle pets. Thundershirts are
designed to provide a calming effect when your dog or cat experiences
fear or separation anxiety. The shirt, which fits snugly around the
pet’s body, delivers constant, gentle pressure to create a dramatic
calming effect. Brand new this season is Thundershirt’s
Limited Edition Patriotic Shirt for Dog Anxiety – perfect for
helping to calm pups for fireworks viewing.
PetSmart for Patriots – Services that Give Back
PetSmart has expanded its patriotic-themed grooming and other pet
services aimed at honoring the service and sacrifice made by the
nation’s men and women in the military. Now through July 4, 2016, $1
from every Patriotic Top DogSM Package and other select
grooming, PetsHotel® and training purchases will go to the nonprofit Canine
Companions for Independence®. Over the past two years, PetSmart and
its customers have donated more than $250,000 to Canine Companions
through this philanthropic program.
PetSmart for Patriots is a joint endeavor between PetSmart and Canine
Companions for Independence in support of Canine Companions’ Wounded
Veterans Initiative to help partner assistance dogs with the military
veterans who need them. Since 1992, Canine Companions has placed 144
dogs with military veterans, with the number of dogs placed tripling
since 2008.
The patriotic services* include:
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Patriotic Top Dog and Select Grooming Services: Choose from
select PetSmart grooming packages that include an assortment of
patriotic add-ons, including patriotic bandanas and collar charms, as
well as a red (cherry), white (coconut) and blue (blueberry) signature
scent. -
Yellow Ribbon Pet Expressions**: Show patriotic support with a
washable yellow ribbon stencil. -
Treat Time at PetsHotel and Doggie Day Camp:
- Dog-friendly ice cream with crunchy biscuit topping
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Snack KONG (PetsHotel offering only): a fun KONG toy stuffed with
tasty filling
These Americana-themed pet products and services are among a wide,
comprehensive assortment available now at PetSmart.*All services are subject to availability.
** Not available in SC, Boulder, CO & select cities in CA. Colors may
vary by salon. Available to puppies 12 weeks and older.About PetSmart
PetSmart,
Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions
for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we
believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection,
PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their
pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This mission impacts
everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates,
and how we give back to our communities. We employ approximately 53,000
associates, and operate approximately 1,450 pet stores in the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico and approximately 203 in-store PetSmart®
PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a
broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products and offers
dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart
Doggie Day Camp day care services and pet adoption services
in-store. Our portfolio of digital resources for pet parents – including PetSmart.com, PetFoodDirect.com, Pet360.com and petMD.com –
offers the most comprehensive online pet supplies and pet care
information in the U.S. Through our in-store pet adoption partnership
with independent nonprofit organizations, PetSmart
Charities™ and PetSmart Charities™ of Canada, PetSmart helps to save
the lives of more than 450,000 homeless pets each year. In addition,
PetSmart supports organizations that make communities a better place to
call home through our philanthropy program, PetSmart
Gives Back™. By giving back to the communities where we live and
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