Walmart and Best Friends Animal Society Team Up to Celebrate National Pet Month
BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is National Pet Month, and Walmart is celebrating the joy pets bring to our lives while making it easier and more affordable to care for them. In collaboration with leading national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society and trusted suppliers, Walmart is helping customers adopt, give back and save big all month long with extra savings on top of Walmart's Every Day Low Prices.
Pet ownership continues to grow, with nearly 15% more households owning at least one pet compared to 20231. Even still, the cost of pet ownership remains top of mind for customers as 61% of pet owners say ownership costs have been more expensive than expected2. That's why Walmart is prioritizing making it easy and more affordable for customers to add a new best friend to the family and get their pet essentials during National Pet Month and all year long, with Walmart's Every Day Low Prices on the most sought-after brands and multiple ways to shop — in-store, online and on the Walmart app.
"We know pets are family, and that's why Walmart is dedicated to providing the best products and services to support them," said Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of merchandising, pets, Walmart U.S. "We are committed to making pet ownership accessible, affordable and enjoyable for everyone and we're excited to do that this National Pet Month with hundreds of rollbacks and thousands of deals, while also supporting pets in shelters all month long."
Adopt a pet, save on essentials
Walmart is teaming up with Blue Buffalo and Best Friends to help customers expand their families and support shelters nationwide. Walmart and Blue Buffalo are making it easy and accessible for those looking to expand their families this National Pet Month. For select bags of Blue Buffalo pet food or treats purchased at Walmart in May, Blue Buffalo will donate to Best Friends, up to $550,000. The funds will help cover pet adoption fees all month long at Best Friends locations nationwide, including:
Houston
Los Angeles
Northwest Arkansas
New York City
Salt Lake City
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah
Other suppliers, such as Fresh Step, Nutrish, Unique Petz, Nylabone, Temptations, Pedigree, ADAMS Botanicals, Sulfodene, Spruce and Pooph are also giving back to Best Friends. Together, Walmart and its suppliers have collectively donated over $1 million to Best Friends over the past year.
On May 17, Walmart and Best Friends will host pet adoption events at select Walmart locations across the country. There, customers can meet, interact with and adopt their newest companion with adoption fees waived, courtesy of Walmart and Blue Buffalo. Events will also feature giveaways and sampling opportunities, and new adopters can take home goodie bags filled with essential pet products. The full list of Walmart locations participating includes:
Houston: Store 6930, 8927 Fry Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
Los Angeles: Store 2100, 14501 Lakewood Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723
Miami: Store 6397, 15601 SW 127th Ave., Miami, FL 33177
Newark, N.J.: Store 3795, 2100 88th St., North Bergen, NJ 07047
Philadelphia: Store 5130, 9745 Roosevelt Blvd. Ste. A, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phoenix: Store 2671, 1175 S Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85286
Salt Lake City: Store 3232, 7671 S 3800 W, West Jordan, UT 84084
"We are grateful to partner with Walmart this National Pet Month to help make pet ownership accessible to all those looking to adopt," said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. "We know about seven million households will add a pet to their family this year, and if just six percent more of them chose to adopt versus purchase their pets from a pet store or breeder we could make this entire country no-kill. Adoption is the most affordable option for acquiring a pet and combined with Walmart's commitment to keeping pet care accessible, we can help more dogs and cats find and stay in happy homes."
Discover new pet favorites and save on thousands of pet products
Throughout May, shoppers can take advantage of thousands of deals on pet must-haves — including Rollbacks on top brands like Fresh Step, Purina Pro Plan and Blue Buffalo. With Every Day Low Prices and the flexibility to shop in-store, online or through the Walmart app, it's never been easier or more affordable to care for every member of the family — paws and all. Convenient pickup and delivery make it even easier to treat pets (and pet parents) right.
Walmart continues to expand its pet assortment, offering a wide range of sought-after and on-trend items. Customers can explore Beautiful by Drew Pets, an exclusive collection featuring thoughtfully designed bowls, beds and water fountains while new additions like Petlibro and Litter Robot offer tech-forward solutions for feeding and clean-up. Additionally, Walmart's iconic private brand, Ol' Roy, is relaunching, offering the same incredible value but now with a new veterinary formulation that is free from any artificial flavors or colors in recyclable ready packaging.
Walmart is the one stop destination for pet owners all year round
From fresh food and durable toys to comfortable beds and delicious treats, Walmart has everything for pet parents, available wherever and however customers prefer to shop. Using the Walmart app, they can take advantage of Walmart's fast and convenient pick-up and delivery services, as well as subscription options, for all their pet needs.
This National Pet Month and beyond, customers can treat their furry companions to the pet essentials they love — all at Walmart's Every Day Low Prices — while helping shelter pets find families of their own. Because at Walmart, we believe caring for your pets should be easy and affordable – during National Pet Month and all year long.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,000 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.
1 The American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $152 billion in 2024, showing continued growth and resiliency (APPA, 2025)
2 ValuePenguin. "Pet Owners: Furry Friends More Costly Than We Thought." ValuePenguin, 21 Apr. 2025.
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