Skechers celebrates its latest charitable milestone on Giving Tuesday (December 3), reaching $12 million in total donations since the inception of its philanthropic Bobs from Skechers collection launched in 2015.
Skechers’ contributions have helped save and support over 2.2 million shelter animals across the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Japan through sales of the Bobs brand.
“Like so many of the animals we’ve helped save, our Bobs from Skechers journey has taken us to surprising, emotional and joyous places these past nine years,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “We’ve really grown a movement across North America.
“Through our partnership with Petco Love and its 4,000-strong animal welfare organization network, we have provided much-needed grants to shelters that save dogs and cats, offered disaster relief in times of crisis, eased overcrowded shelters to give more animals a chance at survival, and given people the unconditional love of a furry friend. It’s even changed our employees as a company of pet lovers—inspiring us to organize adoption events at our stores and start our Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship, which gives consumers a chance to wear talented students’ shoe patterns and recognize their deeply personal shelter pet stories,” continued Greenberg.
“From supporting our lifesaving mission to celebrating our Love Stories winners and recipient animal welfare partner organizations, Skechers has been there to honor the joys that come with saving lives,” added Susanne Kogut, president of the national non-profit organization Petco Love. “With more than $8.4 million given to Petco Love, Skechers has dedicated its team, time and resources to rally for our extensive network of organizations, events and causes. We are grateful for their years of commitment and look forward to saving even more shelter pets together.”
Beyond Skechers’ and Petco Love’s impact on dogs and cats in the United States and Canada, the company’s lifesaving movement includes partnerships with Woodgreen Pets Charity in the U.K. and ALMA in Japan.
Through purchases of Bobs from Skechers products and register round-ups at Skechers stores, the company’s donations have funded years of adoption, vaccination and check presentation events for animal welfare organizations.
Launched in 2023, Skechers’ Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship now offers winning students $10,000 scholarships, mentorships with Skechers leadership and the opportunity to have their designs produced as part of the Bobs collection.
Over the past year, Skechers also participated in the first televised Stanley Pup and Pawlympics at LA Coliseum and Paws in the Park in New York’s Union Square and teamed up with Watching New York to encourage adoptions and raise awareness for shelter pets.
The Bobs from Skechers philanthropic offering of shoes, apparel and accessories is available at skechers.com, Skechers stores, department stores, and specialty locations.
