Many people are adopting dogs during the pandemic. (photo courtesy of LA Animal Services)

Animal adopters are invited to share the big and small ways their pet has changed their life for a chance to help Los Angeles Animal Services earn up to $100,000 in grant funds from the Petco Foundation. In partnership with BOBS from Skechers, the Petco Foundation is granting more than $750,000 this holiday season to qualified animal welfare organiza­tions across the country. Awards will range from $5,000 to $100,000, and adopters with win­ning submissions will receive up to a $1,000 Petco shopping spree and a prize pack with BOBS from Skechers shoes.

“We’re calling on all LA Animal Services adopters to help us earn a lifesaving grant award this holiday season from the Petco Foundation by sharing their stories,” LA Animal Services General Manager Brenda Barnette said. “Thank you for choosing adoption. Now you can make our holiday wishes come true by helping us earn lifesaving funds to bring more pets in need together with loving families.”

Stories, 500 words or less, must be submitted by Sept. 23. In addi­tion, entrants must upload at least four photos to support their story including one photo of your pet by him/herself, one photo of you or your family with your pet and two additional photos. Videos can also be added to help illustrate the bond with your pet.

For information, visit petcofoun­dation.org/holidaywishes. Include L.A. Animal Services Federal Tax ID Number: 95-6000735 to specifi­cally support this local organization.