We see a day when all dogs are safe, secure, fed well, cared for, and loved.

— PEDIGREE Foundation Vision Statement

PEDIGREE Foundation exists to support 501(c)(3) organizations working to end pet homelessness by helping dogs in need find loving homes.

The Foundation was established in 2008 by dog lovers with a passionate belief that every dog deserves a loving home. PEDIGREE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation that supports shelters and rescue organizations, as well as encouraging people to adopt, volunteer, and donate.

PEDIGREE Foundation grants are funded by the PEDIGREE® Brand and contributions from dog lovers like you. Your tax-deductible donation* helps us reach even more dogs in need.

*PEDIGREE Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

2025 Impact Report

Celebrating one million dogs helped and the power of collaboration.

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Shelters & Rescue Organizations

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Governance

PEDIGREE Foundation is run by a volunteer Board of Directors:

  • Lisa Campbell
    Lisa Campbell

    President of the Board of Directors
    PEDIGREE Foundation
    Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
    Mars Petcare

  • Elizabeth Barrett
    Elizabeth Barrett

    Vice President
    PEDIGREE Foundation
    Vice President,
    North America Marketing,
    NUTRO & GREENIES
    Mars Petcare

  • Brandon Piacine
    Brandon Piacine

    Treasurer
    PEDIGREE Foundation
    Sr. Finance Director, E2E Supply
    Mars Petcare

  • Dan Werly
    Dan Werly

    Secretary
    PEDIGREE Foundation
    Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
    Tennessee Titans

  • Deb Fair
    Deb Fair

    Executive Director
    PEDIGREE Foundation
    (Non-Voting Member)

  • Tiffany Bierer
    Tiffany Bierer

    Raw Material Development Manager
    Mars Petcare

  • Kimberly Wise
    Kimberly Wise

    Senior Manager, Pet Programs
    Greater Good Charities

  • Doug Cahill
    Doug Cahill

    Chairman, President & CEO
    The Hillman Group

  • Lindsay Kordik
    Lindsay Kordik

    Senior Director, External Affairs
    Mars Petcare

  • Ellen Thompson
    Ellen Thompson

    General Manager
    Mars Wrigley Canada

  • Jon Peattie
    Jon Peattie

    Senior Vice President, Procurement
    Mars Petcare

  • Sophie Mars
    Sophie Mars

    Legal Specialist
    Royal Canin

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PEDIGREE Foundation
2013 Ovation Parkway
Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 807-4194

info@pedigreefoundation.org

EIN: 26-1121498
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