Animal shelter

GreenStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland Unveil New Renewable Energy Microgrid at Animal Shelter

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Partnership, Food, Digital, Electricity, Ball State Center for Energy Research/Education/Service, Energy, Cloud computing, Lista, Carbon, Government, Blackstone, Spokane Public Facilities District, Montgomery County Council, Climate change, Schneider Electric, Solar energy, Climate change mitigation, Animal shelter, Renewable energy

BOSTON, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenStruxure , a leading Energy as a Service company, recently commissioned an on-site renewable energy microgrid for Montgomery County Maryland’s animal shelter.

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  • BOSTON, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenStruxure , a leading Energy as a Service company, recently commissioned an on-site renewable energy microgrid for Montgomery County Maryland’s animal shelter.
  • Today, the company and the county hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the shelter to unveil the microgrid.
  • “We are thrilled to be helping the Montgomery County Animal Shelter transition to a more resilient, sustainable energy solution,” said GreenStruxure CEO, Jose Lorenzo Lista.
  • GreenStruxure and Montgomery County agreed to a 25-year energy services agreement to provide onsite zero-carbon energy service and resilience service.

The Animal Farm Reveals Documents and Demo for Piggy Plinko - A Fully Decentralized, On-Chain Gaming Experience

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
AFD, Intensive animal farming, EVM, Randomness, Decentralized finance, Animal Farm, Mechanics, Ecosystem, BUSD, Animal shelter, BNB, AFP, RNG, Pressure, Coin wrapper, Sty, Cryptocurrency

The cleverly named Piggy Plinko is designed to improve upon the traditional Plinko model by providing a fully decentralized, immutable, on-chain gaming experience.

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  • The cleverly named Piggy Plinko is designed to improve upon the traditional Plinko model by providing a fully decentralized, immutable, on-chain gaming experience.
  • Building off the core principles of the Animal Farm ethos, Piggy Plinko features an innovative design that is meant to provide an exciting and transparent experience for all players.
  • Piggy Plinko offers players the ability to configure a variety of variables and customize their adventure, introducing a strategic element to their gaming experience.
  • To learn more about Animal Farm, or how to purchase AFP and AFD, visit the official website and socials below.

American Humane Deploys to Georgia in Wake of Devastating Tornadoes

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Georgia Department of Defense, Tornado, Horse, Pearl Harbor, Animal, Animal shelter, Emergency shelter, Rescue, Volunteering, Hope, PETS, American Humane, Humanity (virtue), Organization, World War I, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Control, Hunting

Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.

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  • Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has deployed to Georgia to help animals in need after multiple tornadoes displaced thousands of residents and their pets.
  • Working on the ground alongside Spalding County Animal Care and Control, and coordinating with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Atlanta Humane, American Humane is assisting in the recovery by helping maintain a temporary emergency shelter for rescued animals.
  • “American Humane always stands ready to help animals and people during trying times, and our Rescue Team is working tirelessly to save at-risk animals impacted by these devastating tornadoes,” said American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert.
  • To support the American Humane Rescue Team’s lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org .

Mars Petcare Annual Report Finds that Pet Owners' Wellbeing was Nearly Twice as Likely to Improve Over the Last Three Years, Compared to Non-Pet Owners

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
People, Animal shelter, Generation Z, Social isolation, Family, Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act, Pet, LEAP, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Health, Technology, PETS, Report, Dog, Foreign policy, Loneliness, Research, IAMS, Travel, Multimedia, Anicura, Annual report, Parent, Politics, DNA, Associate, Local government, Millennials, SHEBA, Medical imaging, Bottled water, VCA, Mars

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Petcare launched the "Pets for Better Wellbeing" Report, which leverages new consumer insights to highlight current pet ownership trends. In a time when the pandemic, politics, economic uncertainty and everyday stressors made it more difficult than ever to maintain our wellbeing, pets played an increasingly important role in easing our minds and filling our hearts. The company's fourth Annual Report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing – comparing responses of pet owners to non-pet owners – and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members.

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  • The company's fourth Annual Report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing comparing responses of pet owners to non-pet owners and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members.
  • "The insights from the 'Pets for Better Wellbeing' Report underscore the importance of keeping people and pets together," said Lisa Campbell, Director of External Affairs, Mars Pet Nutrition North America.
  • 92% of pet owners feel their relationship with their pet helped improve their mental and physical wellbeing over the last three years, with 42% indicating their pet improved it 'a lot.'
  • 1 KRC Research conducted online surveys of 1,000 U.S. pet owners and 1,000 U.S. non-pet owners from August 17 to August 26, 2022.

Employees of Charter Next Generation Support Local Charities Through Large Donation to United Way

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Goal, FAMILY, Environment, Education, Community, Mentorship, Organic, Catholic (term), CNG, United Way Worldwide, United Way, Workforce, Board, Catholic charities, Organization, ONE, Leadership, DeHart, Animal shelter, Director, World Laughter Day, Turning Point, Workforce development, Renewable energy, Tourism, Management

The impact that CNG is going to have on our community" said Dan Varn, Executive Director of the United Way of Richland County.

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  • The impact that CNG is going to have on our community" said Dan Varn, Executive Director of the United Way of Richland County.
  • "These organizations are impacting lives every day, people throughout Richland County due to the generosity of employees of CNG.
  • Workforce Development through its support of local programs and organizations that focus on education, career readiness, mentoring, and workforce training inside the specialty films industry.
  • Social & Economic Equity through its support of local programs and organizations that lift up and empower disenfranchised individuals within local communities.

Charles Oakley Returns to Hometown, Alma Mater

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Social responsibility, Athlete, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sport, 1985–86 Cleveland Cavaliers season, Man, 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season, Chicago Bulls, NBA, Lakeside, John Hay High School, Lunch, Madison, Madison (dance), Food, Breakfast, Animal shelter, LMM, Payne Avenue State Bank, City, Restaurant, Online gambling

On Friday, Oakley will cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the state's largest homeless shelter.

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  • On Friday, Oakley will cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the state's largest homeless shelter.
  • Charles Oakley started his NBA career in 1985 when he was the 9th overall pick from HBCU Virginia Union University by the Cleveland Cavaliers and traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he was selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
  • John Hay All-Star Pep Rally (Wednesday, February 16th, 1:30 p.m.)
    Charles Oakley will speak with student athletes at John Hay High School, Oakley's alma mater, about his journey from the inner city of Cleveland to the NBA and beyond.
  • Charles Oakley will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for the residents of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM).

Safe Stays by ReloShare Expands Nationally with New Funding, Hotel Alliances

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Growth, Safety, Government, Crime, Twitter, Domestic violence, Crime victim advocacy program, Technology, Survivor, Housing, Sexual assault, Instagram, Confidentiality, Negotiation, Choice Hotels International, Animal shelter, Social, Choice, Cryptocurrency, Tourism, Hotel, Global Sales Law Project

Recent developments contributing to the growth of Safe Stays by ReloShare include:

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  • Recent developments contributing to the growth of Safe Stays by ReloShare include:
    Alliances with national hotel brands, with local rooms available for emergency booking through the ReloShare platform.
  • Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, and a second national hotel owner/operator with hundreds of US properties, werethe first two national brands to work with Safe Stays by ReloShare.
  • "Safe Stays byReloShare enables agenciesto spend more time focusing on their clients and less on theadministrativeburdens of finding them safe emergency housing.
  • Safe Stays is a business of ReloShare, the first real-time corporate housing and hotel booking and sourcing marketplace in North America, founded in 2020.

AECOM to provide program management services for the City of Richardson in Texas

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected to serve as General Engineering Consultant (GEC) by the City of Richardson, Texas to augment city staff and provide program management services for the citys Capital Improvement Program, including the recently approved 2021 Bond Program.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected to serve as General Engineering Consultant (GEC) by the City of Richardson, Texas to augment city staff and provide program management services for the citys Capital Improvement Program, including the recently approved 2021 Bond Program.
  • Our leading global program management capability has a legacy of efficiently managing complex programs while effectively safeguarding our clients values, said Drew Jeter, chief executive of AECOMs global program management business.
  • We look forward to supporting the City of Richardson on this significant program.
  • AECOM will provide program coordination, management, and delivery services related to engineering, design, construction, sequencing, community engagement, real estate, and performance monitoring.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Accessory for Washing Pets (RVS-137)

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Pet, Massage, Animal shelter, Animal welfare, Animals

The invention provides an effective way to wash and massage a pet's fur.

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  • The invention provides an effective way to wash and massage a pet's fur.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to scrub a pet with one hand and hold a hose with the other hand.
  • As a result, it helps to prevent overspray or wasted water and it enhances comfort and convenience.
  • The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, groomers and animal shelters.

Greater Good Charities and Halo Announce the Fido Foster “Lucky Dog” Photo Contest to Celebrate Pet Heroes Across the U.S.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Animal welfare, Dogs, Animals, Domesticated animals, United States presidential pets, Dogs as pets, Fido, Lucky Dog, Animal shelter

Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate pet heroes across the country, Greater Good Charities and Halo pet food announce the Fido Foster Lucky Dog photo contest.

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  • Seattle, Wash., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate pet heroes across the country, Greater Good Charities and Halo pet food announce the Fido Foster Lucky Dog photo contest.
  • From now until March 9, dog fosters and adopters are invited to visit FidoFoster.org to share a photo of their foster or adopted dog and answer the question, Why is your dog a lucky dog?
  • The Fido Foster Lucky Dog Photo Contest will recognize these foster heroes and the dogs they have helped save.
  • The grand prize winner of the Fido Foster Lucky Dog Photo Contest will enjoy a year-supply of Halo pet food along with 5,000 meals from Halo and a $5,000 grant courtesy of MyPetCandle to donate to an animal shelter of their choice.