Fifth Third Bank donates $40,000 to pet owners on National Dog Day.

Fifth Third Bank donated $40,000 to pet owners across five cities on National Dog Day. The initiative aimed to help offset rising pet care costs, with 750 pet owners receiving $53 gift cards and pet care packages at 37 locations. The bank also donated $5,300 to SPCA Cincinnati and supported pet adoptions through a partnership with the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament.

Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB) has demonstrated its commitment to pet owners by donating $40,000 on National Dog Day. The initiative aimed to help offset the rising costs of pet care, a challenge faced by many pet owners across the country. The bank distributed gifts to 750 pet owners at 37 locations in Chicago, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, and Jacksonville.

The gifts included $53 gift cards and pet care packages, which contained toys, treats, and other goodies for pets. The surprises took place at select veterinary offices, pet stores, groomers, and day cares, including 10 Pet Paradise locations across Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tennessee. This initiative is part of Fifth Third's broader "Fifth Third Pets" program, which has been running for a second year.

In addition to the gifts, Fifth Third Bank donated $5,300 to SPCA Cincinnati and supported pet adoptions through a partnership with the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. The bank also relaunched its "Fur-nancial Pawdcast" social media series, where employees' pets discuss financial wellness.

The rising cost of pet care is a significant challenge for many pet owners. According to industry analyses, pet households spend an average of $1,733 annually on pet care [1]. Fifth Third Bank's initiative is a timely response to this challenge, providing much-needed relief to pet owners.

Fifth Third Bank's actions reflect its dedication to supporting both its clients and the communities it serves. The bank's commitment to ethical practices and community impact has been recognized, with it being named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for several years [2].

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[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250826238021/fifth-third-gifts-40000-to-pet-owners-on-national-dog-day
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250826238021/en/Fifth-Third-Gifts-%2440000-to-Pet-Owners-on-National-Dog-Day