PetSmart Inspiration Waggin' Tour to bring 'pet-inspired' moments to everyday life

PetSmart's Inspiration Waggin' Tour aims to transform everyday moments into pet-inspired ones with a six-city tour in the US and Canada. During the tour, dogs, puppies and cats will visit retirement centers, university campuses and local spots so people "can benefit from a wagging tail and and some unconditional love to make even the most regular of days better," said PetSmart.

May 9, 2014

PetSmart's Inspiration Waggin' Tour aims to transform everyday moments into pet-inspired ones with a six-city tour in the US and Canada.

During the tour, dogs, puppies and cats will visit retirement centers, university campuses and local spots so people "can benefit from a wagging tail and and some unconditional love to make even the most regular of days better," said PetSmart. “The purpose of the Inspiration Waggin’ tour is to bring pet-inspired moments to people across the country,” said David Lenhardt, PetSmart president and CEO. “PetSmart is all about creating more moments for people to be inspired by pets with our unique products, services and experiences, and the Inspiration Waggin’ is a great example of our commitment to this mission.”

The Inspiration Waggin' will make stops in:

  • Los Angeles – May 9
  • Phoenix – May 12
  • Dallas – May 14
  • Chicago – May 15
  • Toronto – May 20
  • New York City – May 22
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