Folsom pet supply store hosts Washes for Wishes fundraiser for Make-A-Wish

If your dog needs a bath and you want to make a donation to a good cause, you can do both at the Folsom Pet Evolution store on April 26. The pet supply store will host its annual "Washes for Wishes" event at all Pet Evolution stores to benefit Make-A-Wish in support of World Wish Day. Pet parents can bring their dogs to their local store and treat them to a self-serve wash in one of Pet Evolution's state-of-the-art washing stations for a minimum $20 donation, no appointment necessary. Every bubble, shake-off and tail wag will help make wishes come true for children facing critical illness, as all proceeds will go directly to Make-A-Wish. "Dogs bring so much joy into our lives, and through 'Washes for Wishes,' we're able to spread a little bit of that joy to those who need it most while leaving the bathing cleanup to us," said Rian Thiele, CEO and founder of Pet Evolution. "We believe in committing to our communities and doing right for them so this event is just one way we can join hands — and paws — to support the incredible work of Make-A-Wish." Pet parents can visit Pet Evolution in Folsom between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, to wash their dog in spacious tubs that include anti-slip mats, easy step-in for large or senior dogs, hand-held sprayers, natural shampoo, unlimited towels and professional-grade blow dryers. Pet Evolution is located at 25065 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110. Call 916-269-4470 for more information. Pet Evolution announced its national partnership with Make-A-Wish in 2021 to help give back to the communities in which it operates. The partnership is company-wide, extending to every location of the brand. April is World Wish Month and on April 29, Make-A-Wish celebrates World Wish Day, an annual event commemorating more than 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.