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ANDIS UNVEILS NEWEST "CREATIVE COLLAB" WITH CELEBRITY GROOMER AND VIRAL SENSATION, GABRIEL FEITOSA

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Friday, December 1, 2023

STURTEVANT, Wis., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the newest installment of its Creative Collab Series, Andis® Company, a leading manufacturer of grooming tools, partners with the award-winning, celebrity pet groomer Gabriel Feitosa, bringing fans a limited-edition colorway of the popular Pulse ZR® II cordless clipper. Inspired by Gabriel's viral exotic pet grooms on TikTok, animal lovers are sure to go wild for this new design. Dedicated to demonstrating the artistry, creativity and passion of Andis' top creators, the Creative Collab Series tools reflect each of the professionals who inspire them. With 10,000 dollars going to the RedRover Foundation for animals in crisis, the purchase of this stylish new clipper will benefit the animals veterinarians and groomers have vowed to serve.

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  • STURTEVANT, Wis., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the newest installment of its Creative Collab Series, Andis® Company , a leading manufacturer of grooming tools, partners with the award-winning, celebrity pet groomer Gabriel Feitosa, bringing fans a limited-edition colorway of the popular Pulse ZR® II cordless clipper.
  • Inspired by Gabriel's viral exotic pet grooms on TikTok, animal lovers are sure to go wild for this new design.
  • Dedicated to demonstrating the artistry, creativity and passion of Andis' top creators, the Creative Collab Series tools reflect each of the professionals who inspire them.
  • Available while supplies last, Gabriel's limited-edition clipper will be available for purchase at authorized Andis dealers and on the Andis Website .

VCA Charities® Partners with Shelters to Pilot Dog Day Out Field Trip Program

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VCA Charities, the charitable arm of VCA Animal Hospitals, today announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to take highly adoptable dogs out of shelters and into our communities through a volunteer-based field trip program called Dog Day Out.  

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VCA Charities, the charitable arm of VCA Animal Hospitals, today announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to take highly adoptable dogs out of shelters and into our communities through a volunteer-based field trip program called Dog Day Out.
  • The program brings attention to loving, family dogs that have been overlooked simply because of the sheer number of pets currently in shelters.
  • VCA Charities is calling on first-time volunteers, vacationers, and members of the community to take shelter dogs on field trips, giving the dogs invaluable exercise and enrichment and ultimately helping them get adopted.
  • "My family experienced the magic of taking a shelter dog on a field trip earlier this year when we visited Maui Humane Society.

ASPCA Disaster Response Team Leading Search and Rescue Efforts for Animals Displaced by Hurricane Ian

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Monday, October 3, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the request of Lee County Domestic Animal Services, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is on the ground in Fort Myers, Fla. conducting water and land search-and-rescue and supporting local emergency sheltering and pet food distribution for animals and pet owners impacted by Hurricane Ian. The ASPCA is also providing subject matter expertise to support critical disaster response efforts in Arcadia, Fla. Prior to the storm making landfall, the ASPCA evacuated more than 50 homeless cats from shelters in the path of the storm and is assisting in the transport of more than 80 homeless dogs and cats this week to shelters outside of the disaster zone. The ASPCA continues to engage with impacted shelters to support additional animal evacuation and disaster response needs.

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  • The ASPCA is also providing subject matter expertise to support critical disaster response efforts in Arcadia, Fla.
  • The ASPCA continues to engage with impacted shelters to support additional animal evacuation and disaster response needs.
  • The ASPCA deploys nationwide to assist in relocation, search-and-rescue, sheltering, and reunification efforts during disaster situations including wildfires, tornadoes, and floods.
  • For the latest updates on the ASPCA's response to Hurricane Ian, please visit www.aspca.org/HurricaneIanUpdates .

The Management Group Realizes Significant Increase in Apartment Rental Renewals After Eliminating Pet Restrictions

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

TMG has seen the occupancy of units with pets jump to 70% from 40%, furthering the benefits of high renewal among pet owners.

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  • TMG has seen the occupancy of units with pets jump to 70% from 40%, furthering the benefits of high renewal among pet owners.
  • I have no doubt well see pet restrictions start easing in a big way over the next few years, and it's quickly becoming a sought-after competitive advantage.
  • The drop in these costs was considerable enough for TMG to forgo pet rent in favor of the higher revenue renewals generated by focusing on an exceptional pet environment.
  • The absence of pet rent extended TMGs competitive advantage in the marketplace, as most communities charge between $20 - $50 per month for each pet.

SeaWorld San Diego Responds to California Brown Pelican Crisis as Mysterious Illness Causes Hundreds of Juvenile Birds to Strand, Requiring Rescue and Critical Care

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Monday, June 13, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego is providing critical care to 30 California brown pelicans as a mysterious illness has caused hundreds of juvenile birds to strand up and down the California coast since May 12. The pelicans under care at SeaWorld join hundreds of others admitted to other wildlife rehabilitation facilities after being found emaciated and often with secondary injuries, such as pouch lacerations, monofilament line entanglement or fractured limbs. In partnership with other wildlife organizations and agencies, SeaWorld is providing critical care support and diagnostic investigation to help identify the unknown illness that threatens this formerly endangered species. SeaWorld San Diego has provided specialized rescue, critical care, and return of rehabilitated wild seabirds on the West Coast since 1980 and is the largest facility for seabird care in San Diego County.  SeaWorld has rescued more than 1,000 California brown pelicans since 2010.

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  • SeaWorld San Diego has provided specialized rescue, critical care, and return of rehabilitated wild seabirds on the West Coast since 1980 and is the largest facility for seabird care in San Diego County.
  • Of the current brown pelican crisis she said, "Species preservation does not end with removal from the endangered list.
  • Roughly one month since the crisis began, SeaWorld has provided care to more than 30 pelicans in-need because of this crisis at its San Diego rescue facility.
  • Leveraging decades of experience, SeaWorld San Diego pioneered highly customizable feeding formulas for sick birds and developed specialized feeding tubes for birds in need of acute care.

A SNORING PITBULL WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE "BEST IN RESCUE" ON ABC'S THE AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While other dog shows feature purebred dogs competing for fancy titles and confirmations, one televised dog competition hopes to change the perception of what a champion is. The American Rescue Dog Show, which aired last night on ABC, is a competition for rescue dogs showcasing their personalities and unique nature. Winning dogs earn donations to the animal welfare organizations that offered the pets a chance at love and a home of their own. Petco Love, a national non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives, is thrilled to support the show's mission with over $200,000 in grants to animal welfare organizations represented in the show. 

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  • The American Rescue Dog Show,which aired last night on ABC,isa competition for rescue dogs showcasing their personalities and unique nature.
  • This year's winner, a pitbull dog named Capone, scored the championship title "Best in Rescue" for doing what he does best, snoring!
  • While pitbulls often get a bad rap in the press,TheAmerican Rescue Dog Showchampion dog is a myth buster.
  • In case you missed it, watchThe American Rescue Dog Showon demand and on Hulu the day following its premiere.

With Pet Shelters Reaching Capacity, Purina And Petfinder Urging Families To Open Their Hearts And Homes To A New Furry Friend

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Some of the largest pet shelters in the US, including San Diego Humane Society and Michigan Humane have seen similar increases in pet intake.

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  • Some of the largest pet shelters in the US, including San Diego Humane Society and Michigan Humane have seen similar increases in pet intake.
  • Under-resourced Shelters - Additionally, many pet shelters were forced to temporarily or permanently close due to lack of funding, resources, and personnel needed to sustain during the pandemic.
  • Petfinder noted a decrease of more than 800 active shelters on the site compared to summer of 2020.
  • Recent site updates enable better, faster matches between adopters and shelters, and offer several upgraded features for shelters.

American Humane's Feed the Hungry COVID-19 Fund Provides One Million Meals

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, today announced that its Feed the Hungry COVID-19 fund provided one million meals to hungry animals in need.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, today announced that its Feed the Hungry COVID-19 fund provided one million meals to hungry animals in need.
  • The program was launched to feed and care for animals across the country who were abandoned during the novel coronavirus crisis, with the goal to deliver one million meals.
  • "I am honored to stand by American Humane and call attention to the critical need to help pets across the country," said Jean Shafiroff, American Humane board member, national spokesperson for the Feed the Hungry campaign and renowned philanthropist.
  • In response, through the Feed the Hungry COVID-19 fund, American Humane provided 109 grants to shelters and rescue organizations across 43 states, supplying one million meals to homeless animals.

Monterey Financial Gives Back to Pets in Need

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

OCEANSIDE, Calif., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Monterey Financial Services ( www.montereyfinancial.com ), a leading consumer finance company and PETA member, was pleased to partner with the San Diego Humane Society to gather donations for animals in need.

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  • OCEANSIDE, Calif., March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Monterey Financial Services ( www.montereyfinancial.com ), a leading consumer finance company and PETA member, was pleased to partner with the San Diego Humane Society to gather donations for animals in need.
  • Monterey also made a cash donation to help with the Humane Society's ongoing goal of ending animal homelessness.
  • Employees at Monterey Financial are proud to work for a company with a long history of helping organizations in their community.
  • For over 29 years, Monterey Financial Services has forged a reputation for unparalleled customer service, developing tailor-made capital solutions for businesses selling products and services to consumers.