Animals

Celebrate Dog Dads This Father's Day With Paway's "Best Dog Dad Challenge" Throughout June

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a successful Dog Mom Challenge dog walking app Paway is honoring dog dads by hosting a walk challenge to keep the paw community exercising surrounding Father's Day.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a successful Dog Mom Challenge dog walking app Paway is honoring dog dads by hosting a walk challenge to keep the paw community exercising surrounding Father's Day.
  • Once the competition is complete, one lucky dog dad will be selected to receive a customized NFT of them and their dog.
  • "I couldn't possibly love being a dog dad to my rescue dog Wubba more," says Jason Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Paway.
  • "I'm excited to celebrate the special bond dog dads have with their pets this Father's Day with Paway.

Petco Love and Skechers Mobilize Public to Foster Shelter Animals as Solution to Help Eliminate Preventable Euthanasia

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

For shelter pets and the people who love them, 2020 was a banner year fewer animals entered shelters, while pet fostering and adoption demand soared, resulting in record low euthanasia rates.

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  • For shelter pets and the people who love them, 2020 was a banner year fewer animals entered shelters, while pet fostering and adoption demand soared, resulting in record low euthanasia rates.
  • "Shelter pets were there for us through 2020; fostering is a way for us to be there for them now," said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love.
  • To help create a new normal where we continue to save pet lives together, Petco Love and Skechers are mobilizing animal lovers to foster a pet.
  • If just 2% of the 85-million pet-owning households fostered one pet a year, we could eliminate preventable euthanasia in America's shelters, saving the lives of 800,000 shelter animals at risk of euthanasia.

Furry Babies Fights to Protect Animal Welfare

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

HB 1711 jeopardizes animal welfare in a few key ways:

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  • HB 1711 jeopardizes animal welfare in a few key ways:
    While pet stores would be shut down, rescue operations could continue to purchase from any breeder or from a dog auction thus perpetuating puppy mills.
  • It fails to raise any animal standards or protections.
  • Further, Furry Babies commissioned a poll by Adam Geller of National Research Inc. Six hundred registered voters were surveyed between May 13 and 16th.
  • The following diverse animal welfare organizations are opposed to HB 1711 as introduced: the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Happiness is Pets, Furry Babies, Citizens for Responsible Pet Ownership, American Kennel Club, Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and Protect the Harvest.

Zebra Technologies to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Virtual Conference on Wed., June 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (1:00 p.m. Central Time).

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  • UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Virtual Conference on Wed., June 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (1:00 p.m. Central Time).
  • Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) empowers the front line in retail/ecommerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector and other industries to achieve a performance edge.
  • Participate in Zebras Your Edge blog, follow the company on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook , and check out our Story Hub: Zebra Perspectives .
  • ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

New ASPCA Survey Shows Overwhelming Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During the Pandemic Are Still in Their Homes

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The vast majority of these households still have that pet in the home90 percent for dogs and 85 percent for catsand are not considering rehoming their pet in the near future.

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  • The vast majority of these households still have that pet in the home90 percent for dogs and 85 percent for catsand are not considering rehoming their pet in the near future.
  • Although some pet owners expressed general concerns, 87 percent of respondents shared that they are not consideringrehoming their animal, suggesting that pet owners remain committed to caring for their cats and dogs.
  • As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
  • For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org , and follow the ASPCA on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

“Pets, Kids and The New Normal”: Trupanion Hosts a NEW Webinar to Ease High Anxiety For Pet Owners Returning to Work, and Their Pets Left at Home

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WHAT: A FREE webinar hosted by Trupanion to ease anxiety amongst pets and their owners as they head back to work.

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  • WHAT: A FREE webinar hosted by Trupanion to ease anxiety amongst pets and their owners as they head back to work.
  • Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States and Canada with over 600,000 pets enrolled.
  • For over two decades, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet's recovery, not financial stress.
  • Trupanion is committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets.

Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Billion Oyster Project Announce Second-Year Partnership To Help Restore One Billion Oysters To New York Harbor

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Oyster shells provide the base material for oyster reefs, which offer a home for young oysters to grow and hundreds of species in New York Harbor to thrive.

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  • Oyster shells provide the base material for oyster reefs, which offer a home for young oysters to grow and hundreds of species in New York Harbor to thrive.
  • This year, Talisker is also joining Billion Oyster Project in supporting Senate Bill S4741 in New York State.
  • With the help of volunteers and partners since 2014, Billion Oyster Project has:
    To learn more about Billion Oyster Project, visit billionoysterproject.org .
  • For more information on Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky, visit www.malts.com/en-us/brands/talisker ,
    Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.

National Pet Poison Helpline Affirms Safety of Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Use

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Pet Poison Helpline, a recognized national leader in animal toxicology and pet health, has thoroughly reviewed both the scientific literature on Seresto flea and tick collars and our own animal poison control case data.

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  • Pet Poison Helpline, a recognized national leader in animal toxicology and pet health, has thoroughly reviewed both the scientific literature on Seresto flea and tick collars and our own animal poison control case data.
  • As an organization dedicated to pet health and safety and one of North America's leading authorities in veterinary toxicology, Pet Poison Helpline has extensive experience analyzing the safety of animal health products, including flea and tick preventatives.
  • Further, we have both created and examined safety data published about flea and tick products, including Seresto.
  • Since 2013, Pet Poison Helpline has managed approximately 400 cases involving Seresto, the majority of which involved dogs ingesting all or a portion of the collar.

Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Canine Heroes Virtual Gala to Feature Guide Dog Teams and Costumed “Superpuppies”

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) will unleash new superpowers at its Canine Heroes Virtual Gala on Sunday, June 6, with heartwarming stories about the power of its guide dog teams, along with puppies from across North America dressed up in various superhero costumes.

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  • Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) will unleash new superpowers at its Canine Heroes Virtual Gala on Sunday, June 6, with heartwarming stories about the power of its guide dog teams, along with puppies from across North America dressed up in various superhero costumes.
  • And nothing showcases the heroic nature of the work that our dogs do than seeing them dressed in superhero costumes.
  • To view a short video about the Canine Heroes Virtual Gala and see lots of superpuppies, click here .
  • Headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is the largest guide dog school in North America.

Something to Bark About: PetWellClinic Experiencing Incredible Growth

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

"What we are doing with PetWellClinic is making pet care accessible and affordable," said Dr. Sam Meisler, founder and CEO.

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  • "What we are doing with PetWellClinic is making pet care accessible and affordable," said Dr. Sam Meisler, founder and CEO.
  • Recently, PetWellClinic announced an area-development agreement for Washington, D.C., which will bring 25 clinics to that designated market area (DMA).
  • "PetWellClinic is redefining how consumers experience medical care for their pets and have been doing so for over 10 years."
  • PetWellClinic is a walk-in veterinary clinic, providing excellent preventative, wellness, and sick care for dogs and cats on an on-demand basis.