PetSupplies Plus, Natural Balance Support Veterans

Pet Supplies Plus is again joining forces with Natural Balance to raise awareness about the impact service dogs have on America’s servicemen and servicewomen. Both have combined to donate $50,000 to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, a non-profit that trains and provides Service Dogs for disabled Veterans, at no cost.  

In honor of Veterans Day, any purchase of Natural Balance products made at a Pet Supplies Plus store through Nov. 27 will support the $50,000 donation. With this donation, Patriot PAWS will provide Service Dogs free of charge to disabled American Veterans to help restore and maintain their physical and emotional independence.

"This has become an annual initiative for Pet Supplies Plus and one that is near and dear to our hearts," said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus. "Patriot PAWS makes such a huge impact and we’re proud to make this contribution alongside Natural Balance so Veterans can be paired with service dogs at no cost."

"We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Natural Balance and Pet Supplies Plus," said Patriot PAWS Founder Lori Stevens. "This generous donation allows us to continue saving the lives of those who served our great nation." 

Founded in 2006 Stevens, a professional dog trainer, Patriot PAWS aims to train and place Service Dogs with disabled Veterans, and others that suffer from mobile disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and / or post-traumatic stress. As of Fall of 2022, Patriot PAWS has placed more than 400 dogs from their program. 

"Natural Balance is incredibly proud to once again partner with Pet Supplies Plus to support Patriot PAWS," said Darcy Hagan, vice president of Sales of Natural Balance. "Being able to help provide a trained service dog to a veteran in need could not be more rewarding."