Dan Werly

Pedigree Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of Pedigree® food for dogs. The private company is based in Franklin, TN. The foundation aims to help end pet homelessness by increasing dog adoption rates. The company has awarded more than 6,200 grants and more than $12 million to shelters and rescues that help dogs in need. Pedigree Foundation has also launched a Canadian grant program in 2022, providing $200k CAD to local shelters and rescues in need across Canada, as well as $20k CAD in disaster relief.