For 40 years, PetSmart has been dedicated to doing anything for pets. That commitment has made PetSmart the go-to destination for today’s pet parent. From adoptions and birthday parties to holiday celebrations and everyday moments in between, PetSmart has been there as pets evolved from backyard companions to full-fledged family members with holiday cards and social media accounts to prove it. This month, PetSmart celebrates its pet community with special deals that help pet parents experience more joy with pets.
“The past four decades of caring for pets would not have been possible without our community of passionate pet parents and the expertise our associates bring to stores every day,” said Jesica Duarte, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at PetSmart. “We’re proud to have earned the trust of generations of pet parents and grateful to them for being part of our 40-year journey.”
Today, nearly 97% of pet parents consider their pets part of the family, a shift PetSmart has helped shape over the past 40 years through innovations, products, services and experiences that support the evolving relationship between pets and people. From food, toys and apparel for every occasion to grooming, training, veterinary care and boarding, PetSmart has helped pet parents care for and celebrate their pets through every stage of life. Here’s a snapshot of the journey:
- 1980s: PetSmart opened its first two stores in Phoenix, Arizona and changed its name and logo.
- 1990s: PetSmart Charities was founded to help pets find loving homes through adoption. PetSmart opened its 500th store and expanded into Canada, making expert pet care accessible to more pet parents than ever.
- 2000s: PetSmart opened its first PetsHotel to offer dogs and cats a comfortable home away from home and launched its very first loyalty program offering bigger savings to pet parents.
- 2010s: PetSmart transformed the way pet parents shop, introducing Autoship to make restocking pet staples effortless and opened its 1,500th store.
- 2020s: PetSmart celebrated the ten — and eleven — millionth adoption through PetSmart Charities, relaunched the PetSmart Treats Rewards loyalty program and will open its 1,700th store this year.
Throughout June, PetSmart is inviting pet parents to join the celebration with exclusive offers for Treats Rewards members.
