Celebrating Heroic Pet Rescues on National Pet Day
In honor of National Pet Day, PetPlace and Pets Best Insurance are celebrating five exceptional pet rescues across the United States through their ‘Heroic Hearts Collective’ initiative. This program, announced in February 2025, aims to recognize and support pet rescues nationwide that are making a significant impact in their communities.
The Heroic Hearts Collective received over 15,000 nominations from coast to coast, highlighting the extensive work done by rescue groups and their critical need for support. From these nominations, five rescues were randomly selected to receive substantial support:
- AmsterDog Rescue (Greater NYC area): Serving for over 14 years, this organization was born from a group of volunteers united to help pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
- Great Pyrenees Rescue Society (Spring, TX): A volunteer-run organization dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming at-risk Great Pyrenees dogs.
- The Pittie Party of Central Florida (Kissimmee): Works tirelessly to save dogs at risk of euthanasia in county shelters, providing them with necessary care.
- Umbrella of Hope (Pittsburg, CA): Strives to reduce euthanasia by raising awareness of homeless pets and promoting adoptions.
- Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary (Tucson, AZ): Specializes in rescuing cats, particularly seniors and those with disabilities, ensuring they find loving forever homes.
Each of the five winning rescues will receive a $1,000 cash donation, 50 standard microchips, one universal microchip scanner, and a feature story on PetPlace.com. The initiative not only provides crucial resources but also brings attention to the vital work these organizations do.
In conjunction with this celebration, PetPlace is launching ’24PetRescue,’ a free, mobile-friendly software designed to help rescues manage their operations more efficiently. This software will simplify processes such as intake, medical records management, microchip registration, and adoption procedures, allowing rescue groups to focus on their core mission: finding loving homes for pets in need.
According to Sam Watson, President of PetPlace, ‘Rescue groups work tirelessly to save lives, but managing operations can be tough. Our free software, 24PetRescue, simplifies end-to-end processes in one mobile-friendly platform—so rescues can focus on what matters most: finding loving homes.’
To learn more about the Heroic Hearts Collective and the 24PetRescue software, visit PetPlace.com/heroic-hearts and 24Pet.com/products/24PetRescue respectively.
This celebration on National Pet Day not only honors the dedication of pet rescues across the nation but also underscores the ongoing need for support and resources in the animal welfare community.
