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Whisker To Sponsor All Cat Adoption Fees in March at Best Friends Animal Society To Help Save Cats

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.

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  • Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.
  • For each Best Friends Bundle sold from March 1 through March 31, 2024, Whisker will give back 1% of sales to cover cat adoption fees at Best Friends' lifesaving centers located across the country.
  • As a result of this donation, prospective cat parents looking to adopt through Best Friends will have their adoption fees fully covered throughout the month.
  • This year, by sponsoring adoptions, Whisker is pleased to continue supporting Best Friends’ critical efforts to save the lives of cats and dogs throughout America.

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR ROBERT VINCENT JOINS FORCES WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO HELP FOSTER EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY DURING "READ ACROSS AMERICA"

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking grassroots efforts to build a meaningful relationship between children and reading, Robert Vincent, author and illustrator of the children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) is partnering with elementary schools throughout the U.S. by reading his picture book to students (in-person and virtually) to inspire kids to read during "Read Across America" and "National Reading Month" held in March. He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.

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  • He will also be donating his book to libraries in those schools.
  • Reading out loud to kids early in childhood can help establish strong literacy and language skills as well as prepare them for academic success, help develop social-emotional learning, and become better readers.
  • "WorldSpeak multilingual community of international families is honored to have author and illustrator Robert Vincent read his children's book to the students," said Angelika Getmanchouk, WorldSpeak Head of School.
  • I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my book with schools across the U.S. to help encourage reading with an entertaining story."

SHARE THE LOVE: CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S & NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY WITH THE SWEETEST CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT LOVE & ANIMAL RESCUE

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February is the month of love as it is a special time to celebrate with a friend, sweetheart, or pet. Whether it is Valentine's Day (February 14) or National Love Your Pet Day (February 20), the perfect gift to celebrate these occasions is just a click away.  The acclaimed children's book "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) written and illustrated by Robert Vincent makes a cherish gift for kids, adults, and animal lovers alike. Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com, as well as select locations (MSRP $17.99 in hardcover), "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" captures the essence of love, compassion, and hope as it explores the adoption journey and humorous antics of Max the cat who ultimately finds a new home and family.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- February is the month of love as it is a special time to celebrate with a friend, sweetheart, or pet.
  • Whether it is Valentine's Day (February 14) or National Love Your Pet Day (February 20), the perfect gift to celebrate these occasions is just a click away.
  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, animal rescue, and adoption.
  • "February is a month dedicated for love and acceptance, which is the epitome of this book," said Vincent.

Turning Rock Partners Provides Growth Investment to Best Friends Pet Care

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning Rock Partners ("TRP" or "Turning Rock"), a New York-based private investment firm, has provided a growth investment to Best Friends Pet Care (the "Company").

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning Rock Partners ("TRP" or "Turning Rock"), a New York-based private investment firm, has provided a growth investment to Best Friends Pet Care (the "Company").
  • Best Friends Pet Care is a high growth, privately held business headquartered in Norwalk, CT with a geographically diversified portfolio of pet care facilities.
  • The Company was founded in 1995 with the goal of providing first-class pet care to fully accommodate evolving pet parent needs.
  • Best Friends is an attractive investment for Turning Rock because it is Employee Owned Certified.

AWESOME FUN FIND & LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFT/STOCKING-STUFFER FOR KIDS: HEART-WARMING CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT KINDNESS, ANIMAL RESCUE & LOVE

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As holiday delivery deadlines are fast approaching, there is still time to find that special gift to warm children's hearts this joyous season. "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster) written and illustrated by Robert Vincent makes the perfect wrapped surprise for stocking-stuffers or gift exchanges. Available online at Amazon, bn.com, target.com, and at the book's website, maxbuckles.com, as well as select locations (MSRP $17.99 in hardcover), "From the Pocket of an Overcoat" is a must-have literary treat. Accented with vibrant illustrations from cover to cover, this charming page-turner explores the exciting adoption journey of a loveable cat named Max as he searches for his identity and receives unconditional love.

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  • As told through the journey of Max the cat, this is a story about self-identity, acceptance, animal rescue, and adoption.
  • The illustrations are colorful, and the themes of navigating one's path, what it means to belong … are heartfelt and well-developed.
  • I laughed at some of Max's antics, as did my five-year-old niece, proving just how universal this book is.
  • To learn more, visit www.maxbuckles.com or explore the following hashtags: #maxbuckles, #maxbucklesbooks, #maxthecat, #readenjoysharemax and #fromthepocketofanovercoat.

Fetch Pet Insurance Announces Partnership with Best Friends Animal Society

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch , the most comprehensive pet insurance provider in North America, today announced a new partnership with Best Friends Animal Society , a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters by 2025.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetch , the most comprehensive pet insurance provider in North America, today announced a new partnership with Best Friends Animal Society , a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters by 2025.
  • We commend Best Friends Animal Society for being a leader on this important issue, and we are proud to partner with them."
  • Through this partnership, Best Friends adopters will be able to receive a discount on Fetch pet insurance.
  • To learn more about Fetch Pet Insurance, visit: fetchpet.com
    To learn more about Best Friends Animal Society, visit: bestfriends.org
    *No-kill means saving every dog or cat in a shelter that can be saved and is benchmarked by a 90% save rate.

Fresh Step® and Jonathan Van Ness Aren't "Kitten" About Cat Adoption

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Kitten Day, Fresh Step® and Jonathan Van Ness are helping kittens and cats from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization, to find forever homes. Fresh Step, a premier cat litter brand, will cover feline adoption fees* at Best Friends Animal Society locations nationwide from July 10 to July 16, 2023. 

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  • Fresh Step, a premier cat litter brand, will cover feline adoption fees* at Best Friends Animal Society locations nationwide from July 10 to July 16, 2023.
  • "I'm a proud parent to five gorgeous adopted cats," said Jonathan Van Ness.
  • "Sadly, litter box rejection is one of the top reasons why cats are returned to shelters," said Eric Jamison, marketing director, Fresh Step.
  • **
    To help new owners set their cat up for success, Fresh Step offers these litter box basics:
    Privacy please.

Whisker Donates $100,000 to Best Friends Animal Society to Sponsor Cat Adoptions and Introduces A Bundle That Gives Back

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Whisker has donated its flagship product, Litter-Robot® 4, among other Whisker products to outfit the Best Friends’ Cat World Sanctuary and six live-saving center locations across the United States.

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  • Whisker has donated its flagship product, Litter-Robot® 4, among other Whisker products to outfit the Best Friends’ Cat World Sanctuary and six live-saving center locations across the United States.
  • Best Friends Animal Society will be able to utilize Litter-Robot® 4 and Whisker app among additional features to better care for its rescue cats.
  • Whisker will donate 1% of sales from each Best Friends Bundle directly to Best Friends Animal Society.
  • Bundle options include:
    As a continuation of the brand’s philanthropic efforts, the $100,000 contribution to Best Friends Animal Society provides Whisker with an opportunity to make an ongoing, direct impact within the pet industry.

Best Friends Animal Society's Annual Report on U.S. Pet Sheltering Reveals No-Kill Shelters at All-Time High, Despite 378,000 Pets Killed Nationally

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

KANAB, Utah, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters by 2025, released its annual data report today which gives the most accurate and comprehensive national overview of the number of dogs and cats that enter and exit shelters in a given year. The most noteworthy takeaway is the number of no-kill* shelters in the U.S. was at an all-time high at 57% in 2022. This is up from 24% in 2016 when Best Friends announced its goal to make America no-kill by 2025.

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  • The most noteworthy takeaway is the number of no-kill* shelters in the U.S. was at an all-time high at 57% in 2022.
  • This is up from 24% in 2016 when Best Friends announced its goal to make America no-kill by 2025.
  • "We are at the tipping point of taking the country no-kill," said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society.
  • "This critical mass of no-kill shelters shows that it's possible to save every healthy and treatable pet in a shelter, and it's sustainable.

Fresh Step Styles Adoptable Cats in Looks Inspired by Red Carpet Fashion

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the biggest night in fashion, Fresh Step® is transforming adoptable cats into style icons through the magic of artificial intelligence (AI). The brand's 'Adoption Gala' campaign takes inspiration from the red-carpet and transforms them into cat couture for pets looking for their forever homes.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the biggest night in fashion, Fresh Step ® is transforming adoptable cats into style icons through the magic of artificial intelligence (AI).
  • "If ever there was a pet suited for couture, it would be a cat," said Eric Jamison, Marketing Director, Fresh Step.
  • Fans of fashion and felines can find adoptable cats with new looks dropping on Fresh Step's Instagram throughout the week, while cat parents who want to style their own cats can "step into fashion" by submitting a photo of their cat with #freshstepfashion – the brand will surprise select participants with AI-generated looks worthy of a red-carpet appearance.
  • To learn more about Fresh Step, visit Fresh Step's website or follow the brand on Instagram , Facebook , or TikTok .