Best Friends Animal Society and Peanuts® will release an eight-piece limited-edition collection on October 23 to support pet adoption. The apparel and accessories feature Snoopy and his siblings Spike, Belle, Olaf, Andy, and Marbles. The collectible pin set is individually numbered from 1-500. The partnership shares a message that every dog and cat is an individual deserving of a loving home.
Eight Items for Fans
The collection includes a unisex sweatshirt with Charlie Brown and Snoopy, plus a women’s crewneck sweatshirt carrying an adoption message. A unisex tee and women’s muscle tee show Snoopy alongside his siblings.
The pin set contains six character pins, each with a Best Friends Animal Society logo bug backer, in a custom collector box. Other items are a canvas tote bag with embroidered artwork, a milk glass-style mug, and a washed-cotton dad hat.
Available October 23
The products will be available from Friday, October 23, at 12:00 PM ET while supplies last through shop.bestfriends.org. The merchandise is part of a monthslong partnership that also includes special events and a public service announcement.
Peanuts x-Best Friends Unisex Tee.
Julie Castle, CEO at Best Friends Animal Society, said:
“We believe every pet deserves to be loved for exactly who they are. Partnering with Peanuts gives Best Friends Animal Society an incredible opportunity to introduce the joys of adoption to new audiences through one of the world's most beloved and recognizable brands. Together, we hope to inspire more people to visit their local shelter and experience the happiness and joy that only a pet can bring.”
Peanuts x-Best Friends Women s-Muscle Tee.
Shelter Pets Need Homes
On any given day, an average of 500,000 dogs and cats are waiting in shelters nationwide, according to data from Best Friends Animal Society. The organization works with more than 6,000 shelter and rescue group partners to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and make the country no-kill.
Peanuts x-Best Friends Dad Hat.
Melissa Menta, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Communications at Peanuts Worldwide, said:
“As the home of the world's most famous beagle and his band of siblings, Peanuts could not be more delighted to partner with Best Friends Animal Society in this wonderful project. Snoopy, Spike, Olaf, Marbles, Andy, and Belle prove that dogs come in all shapes and sizes with unique and loveable personalities.”
A Partnership for Adoption
Best Friends defines no-kill as a 90% save rate or greater for pets entering a shelter. People can learn about the partnership, find adoptable pets, or support the organization at bestfriends.org/peanuts.
