Purdue Pete is “Going to the Dogs” (and Cats) and Yours Can Join Him in “Pete’s Pets Club!”

June 7, 2024

Purdue Pete wants your canine and feline companions to be part of his new club for pets! The Purdue for Life Foundation just publicly launched “Pete’s Pets Club” as a new membership club for Boilermaker cats and dogs. Already, more than 200 four-footed fans have been signed-up!

This is the purrfect opportunity for cats and dogs in the PVM family to join the coolest crew on campus! Don’t bark up the wrong tree! If your furry companions perk up when they hear “Hail Purdue!” then they belong in Pete’s Pets Club! Just go to the Pete’s Pets Club website at https://www.purdueforlife.org/petes-pets-club/ to sign them up as new members.

For just $35 a year, your canine or feline pal can join Purdue Pete’s pack of furry Boilermaker fans and receive a Purdue-themed welcome kit! Membership kits will begin shipping in August (domestic shipping only). Membership is for dogs or cats only and also includes exclusive invitations to pet-friendly events throughout the year.

And there’s more tail-wagging good news! A portion of the membership cost supports the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Priority 4 Paws shelter medicine program as well as Purdue Athletics!

A limited number of initial memberships are available, so don’t wait! Get your pet signed-up today as one of Purdue Pete’s new best friends!

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