Royal Canin says it donated 27.7 million meals in North America

Royal Canin said it donated more than 27.7 million meals across North America in 2025, equivalent to more than 3.9 million pounds of product and enough to support more than 1.2 million cats and dogs in need. The company said the donations reached 23 direct partner organizations in the U.S. and Canada and also supported response efforts tied to five natural disasters, including flooding in Texas and wildfires in Los Angeles and Manitoba. The announcement came in a Feb. 19, 2025 company news release tied to National Love Your Pet Day, with Royal Canin highlighting partners including Greater Good Charities, VCA Charities, and L.A. County Fire Search Dogs Inc. (royalcanin.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the update is less about brand promotion than about the growing role of pet food manufacturers in keeping vulnerable animals fed, supporting shelter capacity, and helping pet parents avoid surrender during periods of financial strain or disaster disruption. That matters in a market where shelters and rescues are still operating under resource pressure, and where in-kind food support can reduce immediate care costs for welfare groups and community partners. Industry commentary has framed food donations as one of the lowest-overhead ways companies can support animal health while easing operational burdens for shelters. (petfoodindustry.com)

What to watch: Watch for whether Royal Canin expands these partnerships in 2026, especially around disaster response and programs aimed at keeping pets in homes rather than entering already strained shelters. (royalcanin.com)