Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Mars Expands Pet-Friendly City Program to India
Mars is making cities better for pets!
They're expanding their BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program to India, starting in Bengaluru.
The goal is to create more parks and places where pets are welcome.
Mars is working with C40 Cities, a group of city leaders, to make cities greener and more friendly for both people and pets.
They're also helping cities become more resilient to climate change.
This initiative aims to improve the lives of pets and their owners, while also making cities healthier and more fun for everyone, and launching India's first pet-inclusive urban initiative.
Mars expands its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in India, starting with Bengaluru.
The program aims to increase pet-friendly spaces and benefit 10 million people and pets by 2030 globally.
Mars is partnering with C40 Cities to create climate-resilient, pet-friendly urban environments.
The program focuses on creating greener, safer, and inclusive spaces for pets and their families.
A new Urban Nature Playbook offers guidance for cities to design pet-friendly urban spaces.
- Who
- Mars, Incorporated, C40 Cities, city planners, citizen groups, and local NGOs.
- What
- Mars is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in India to create more pet-friendly urban spaces.
- When
- The program is being piloted in Bengaluru.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, with global initiatives in cities like London and Los Angeles.
- Why
- To make cities more pet-friendly, improve urban life, and strengthen climate resilience.
- Program Name
- BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™
- Location
- Bengaluru, India (pilot)
- Partners
- C40 Cities
- Focus
- Pet-friendly spaces, climate resilience
- Goal
- Benefit 10 million people and pets by 2030
- Key Benefit
- Improved mental well-being for pet owners