HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Anyone who has adopted a pet from the Hutchinson Animal Shelter can help them out by submitting a story on your pet and what it means to have adopted one.

It’s part of the annual Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes program which provides grants to various shelters during the holiday season.

“We’re asking anyone who has adopted a pet from the Hutchinson Animal Shelter to help us earn a grant this holiday season from the Petco Foundation by sharing their story,” Animal Services Manager Ronald Schlabs said. “You can help our holiday wishes come true by simply sharing how your pet brightens your life each and every day.”

From now through Sept. 23rd, adopters can submit a story. Stories should highlight how pets brighten their adopter’s lives in big and small ways, and should celebrate the love of their pets. Submissions must include photos to illustrate the story and can include video as well.

The foundation will give away more than $750-thousand worth of grants including a $100-thousand grand prize.

Adopters should contact the Hutchinson Animal Shelter for the organization’s point of contact, email and phone number to include in their submission. Adopters are also encouraged to visit the Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes webpage petcofoundation.org/holidaywishes for more information, to read stories from previous winners and to complete their submission.