A local pet adopter’s heartwarming story about how his adopted dog changed his life has earned the Humane Society of Polk County a lifesaving grant award from Petco Love. Tim Menard’s story was selected as one of the 100 national winners from thousands of submissions to help the Humane Society of Polk County earn a grant from Petco Love.
In a special celebration, Petco Love will surprise the Humane Society of Polk County with a grant award ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.
“We are honored to be a recipient of a Petco Love Stories grant award,” said Diane Christianson, Board President at The Humane Society of Polk County, Inc. “This grant will enable us to make improvements to our dog kennels and create outdoor fenced areas to enhance the care we provide for the animals.”
Winning Story Background
Adopted Dog Inspires Dad to Live in the Moment and Enjoy the Ride: During the pandemic, an adopted dog named Chico helped Tim cope with anxiety and uncertainty. Then, when Tim retired, Chico inspired a leisurely road trip—with plenty of time to slow down, experience joy, and appreciate every moment.
The celebration will take place on Sunday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m. at Petco Love in Grand Forks located at 2901 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201.
