ST. LOUIS 鈥� In 2025, continued its longstanding commitment to supporting pets and the people who love them, contributing $24.3 million in monetary grants and $9.5 million in in-kind donations of Purina dog and cat food and cat litter to nonprofits across the United States. In addition, the Purina Foundation delivered nearly $1.2 million in grants to support nonprofits in Purina's 24 operating communities. These investments reflect the company's purpose-driven approach to making a positive societal impact鈥攑romoting pet welfare, advancing the human-animal bond, and supporting pet owners during times of crisis.
"Purina believes pets and people are better together, and our charitable contributions are designed to strengthen that bond while meeting critical needs in our communities," said Bill Etling, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Purina. "In 2025, we focused on programs that bring pets and people together, support emotional well-being, and provide help in times of crisis."
Through a combination of financial grants, pet food and cat litter donations, and long-standing nonprofit partnerships, Purina's support reached pet shelters, pediatric hospitals, disaster-affected communities and families facing hardship nationwide.
Promoting Pet Welfare and Helping Shelter Pets Find Loving 草榴色区s
A core pillar of Purina's charitable impact is improving outcomes for pets in need. In 2025, Purina continued its support of pet welfare initiatives that help shelter pets find loving homes through , the leading pet adoption platform that connects adoptable pets with families nationwide. By helping remove barriers to pet adoption and raising awareness for shelter pets, Purina's support helps more pets transition from shelters into permanent, loving homes.
In addition, Purina's in-kind donations of pet food and cat litter helped shelters and rescue organizations redirect resources towards supporting pets in the community by providing affordable veterinary care, training services and operating community pet food pantries.
Supporting Pet Owners in Crisis Through the Purple Leash Project and Disaster Relief
Recognizing that keeping pets and people together often requires support during difficult times, Purina continued to invest in crisis-focused initiatives last year. Through a longstanding partnership with , the helps pet owners experiencing domestic violence by expanding access to pet-friendly services and resources鈥攈elping ensure that survivors do not have to choose between their safety and their pets.
Purina also provided monetary and in-kind assistance to communities impacted by natural disasters through its ongoing work with , which helps shelters, families and pets recover in the aftermath of emergencies. When an EF-3 tornado struck Purina's hometown of St. Louis, MO in May, the company immediately provided more than $50,000 towards local relief efforts, organized employee volunteers to support clean-up and first responders, and donated thousands of pounds of pet food to local families displaced by the storm.
Promoting the Human-Animal Bond
Purina also continued investing in programs that leverage the Human Animal Bond to support mental well-being in 2025. Research and real-world experience show that spending time with pets can play a meaningful role in reducing stress, improving emotional health and providing comfort during challenging moments.
Through supporting therapy dog organizations, Purina helped place trained therapy pets in schools and pediatric hospitals, where they provide comfort, companionship and emotional support to kids, staff and families. These programs help create calmer learning environments, ease anxiety in medical settings and reinforce the powerful role pets play in supporting mental health and resilience.
Strengthening Local Communities Through the Purina Foundation
On the local level, the makes a meaningful difference in the 24 communities where Purina operates in the United States by investing in organizations that support pets, people and strengthen neighborhoods. The Purina Foundation provides capital and capacity鈥慴uilding grants, helping nonprofits strengthen infrastructure, expand services and increase long-term community impact. In 2025, the Purina Foundation distributed 27 grants totaling $1.16 million, supporting projects that enhance access to pet care and create stronger, more resilient local communities.
A Continued Commitment to Community Impact
With more than a century of dedication to pets and people, Purina remains committed to using its resources and expertise to make a meaningful difference. In addition to making donations throughout the year, Purina's 11,000 U.S. associates volunteered more than 8,600 hours in their communities in 2025. This service, combined with the company's $33.8 million in charitable contributions last year, underscore its belief that thriving communities are built when pets and people are supported together.
