Support Furry Friends At Pet Pantry Events In Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — A local pet supply chain has announced a series of fun events this year that aim to promote pet care and help any pets-related charities.

Pet Pantry Warehouse, a community-based, family-owned, and operated pet supplies retailer in Fairfield County in Connecticut and Westchester County in New York has announced its 2022 event lineup.

These outdoor events, known as "the ultimate furry fun-raisers," feature games, competitions, family activities, entertainment and a lot of free swag from premium pet food brands. Pet Pantry events are free to the public, attract thousands, and were created to bring the community together while raising money for local non-profit organizations like Adopt-A-Dog (adopt-a-dog.org) and other worthy causes.

This year’s event lineup includes the annual New Canaan Dog Days scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at New Canaan Nature Center from 11 a.m. until 4 pm; Fairfield Dog Days at Old Town Hall on Sunday, June 19 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Puttin' On The Dog at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; Harvest Market at Old Town Hall in Fairfield on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.; and Howl & Prowl on Greenwich Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

In 2020 Pet Pantry celebrated its 75th year anniversary but all signature events were canceled due to the pandemic in addition to in-store anniversary celebrations.
Last year, Pet Pantry was able to host Puttin’ on the Dog and Howl & Prowl in Greenwich although the events were scaled down to protect attendees.

“Our fundraising is critical in the communities we serve,” said Adam Jacobson, executive vice president at Pet Pantry. “Organizations we’ve supported for decades with our signature events rely on our financial support. I know that our partners and the families in the communities we serve are just as eager for these events to return as we are.”

During the pandemic, the Pet Pantry team found an urgent need to provide more financial assistance in both Westchester and Fairfield counties.
With the addition of a monthly in-store fundraising program, Pet Pantry has been able to increase community giveback all year long.
The “Donatable Dollars” campaign enables the retail locations to raise money through its Pet One monthly specials program.

Since the launch of Donatable Dollars, Pet Pantry has raised more than $70,000 dollars to assist nonprofits, individuals in need and other people and/or pets in their local communities.

“Adopt-A-Dog is incredibly grateful for not only the ongoing support of Pet Pantry Warehouse but for our long-term partnership," said Adopt-A-Dog Executive Director Courtney Bellew.
Putin’ on the Dog and Pet Pantry have partnered on this event for more than 30 years. The shelter was founded in 1982 in Greenwich by residents Donna Nives, Gloria Scheuer and Pam Fahnestock. Now based in Armonk, N.Y., Adopt-A-Dog still holds its biggest event in Greenwich but through its partnership with Pet Pantry, the organization has expanded its fundraising reach in Fairfield and Westchester counties.

For more information, visit Pet Pantry online (ppwpet.com).