Have you adopted a pet from a LifeLine shelter? We want to hear your love story about how your adopted pet has changed your life for the better! Thousands of adopters have shared their love story just like these with Petco Love since 2013. In doing so, they’ve helped shelters across the county, including LifeLine, win lifesaving funds for the pets in their care.
Love Changes Everything
The love that our community has for our shelter pets has saved countless lives over the years. But for some, the love that shelter pets give in return has been just as life-changing. To share the love, submit a Petco Love story about how your LifeLine adopted pet has changed your life. Let others know the heartwarming difference adopting a pet makes, which can earn LifeLine lifesaving funds! It’s an easy way to pay it forward for another pet in need.
Jessica & Cali's Story
Jessica adopted Cali from LifeLine in 2020 at a time when she needed her most. The COVID-19 pandemic hit all of us in a hard way, but especially for healthcare workers like Jessica. Jessica knew it was love at first sight when she first saw Cali’s adoption profile on LifeLine’s website. Cali brought instant joy and companionship to not only Jessica’s life, but the life of her other pet, a sulcata tortoise named Rocky! The two became unlikely, but fast friends.
Who will care for the caregivers? The answer, my friends, is our dogs. Some heroes wear brindle."
Cali has made a big difference in Jessica’s life, which she says helped her do the same for others while working in her profession. Later that year, Jessica reflected on the life-changing adoption and submitted a Love Story to Petco. Her heartwarming and unique tale was a winner among thousands of submissions! As a result, LifeLine was awarded a grant of $10,000 and we couldn’t be more thankful. Jessica and Cali’s story is a huge inspiration.
How To Share Your Love Story
Love Stories should focus on the ways your pet has changed your life for the better. Each submission is limited to 500 words or less and must include four supporting photos: one photo of your pet by him/herself, one photo of you or your family with your pet and two additional photos that help illustrate your story. You may also submit a video to further illustrate your Love Story. Remember, the best stories show how the love of your pet has changed YOUR life!
When completing your application, be sure to select our organization, LifeLine Animal Project, from the drop-down menu. We’ll verify your adoption, and your Love Story can qualify for a grant award. You can find us by searching for our name or Tax ID number in the drop-down menu on the application.
Here’s the information you’ll need to complete your submission:
- Name: LifeLine Animal Project
- Tax ID: # 01-0599278
- Email Address: content@lifelineanimal.org
- Executive Director: Rebecca Guinn
- Phone Number: 404.292.8800
Winning Love Stories, which will be announced during the holiday season, could help LifeLine win up to $100,000! There will also be grant awards for the top 5 animal welfare organizations with the greatest number of story submissions. Plus, all winning adopters will receive a Petco shopping spree and a BOBS from Skechers prize pack!
Adoption is life-changing. By sharing your Love Story, you’re paying the love forward to other shelter pets waiting to find a family of their own. For more information, inspiration from previous winners and to submit your Love Story, visit petcolove.org/lovestories. Be sure to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #PetcoLoveStory! If you need any help from our team with your submission, please email content@lifelineanimal.org.
