Animal shelter

ASPCA® and Wings of Rescue Transport More Than 170 Dogs and Cats from Texas Animal Shelters Impacted by Severe Winter Storms

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Sunday, February 21, 2021
Cruelty to animals, Animal welfare, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Bioethics, Animal shelter, Humane society, Animal Rescue, Pets

Animal shelters across Texas have been severely affected by the unprecedented winter storms, many losing power and access to water, and these lifesaving transports are providing much needed relief to shelters and animals in their care.

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  • Animal shelters across Texas have been severely affected by the unprecedented winter storms, many losing power and access to water, and these lifesaving transports are providing much needed relief to shelters and animals in their care.
  • The ASPCA moved pets from Athens Animal Rescue Shelter (Athens, Texas), Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (Kemp, Texas), and Humane Society of North Texas (Fort Worth, Texas) on three of the ASPCA's Animal Relocation transport vehicles to two regional airports, where the animals were loaded onto Wings of Rescue flights, funded by the ASPCA.
  • and St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center (Madison, N.J.), where they will be cared for until they are adopted.
  • "The original flight was cancelled last week for safety reasons as the severe winter storm approached Texas.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES RAISES OVER $186,000 FOR URGENTLY NEEDED PET FOOD AFTER SUCCESSFUL SHELTER BOWL CAMPAIGN, INCLUDING $50K MATCH FROM PURINA

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Pets, Animal shelter, Purina, Charitable organization, Animal welfare, Domesticated animals, Nestlé Purina PetCare

Pet food is typically the largest expense of any animal shelter, and the coronavirus pandemic has only created more economic hardships, said Liz Baker, CEO for Greater Good Charities.

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  • Pet food is typically the largest expense of any animal shelter, and the coronavirus pandemic has only created more economic hardships, said Liz Baker, CEO for Greater Good Charities.
  • This donation of 3.7 Million pet meals is distributed through Greater Good Charities Rescue Bank, the worlds largest charitable pet food distribution program.
  • For the past 6 years, Greater Good Charities has joined forces with Purina for the annual Shelter Bowl to raise donations that are distributed as food grants to animal shelters nationwide.
  • To date, Greater Good Charities has provided $19 million in support for COVID-19 disaster-relief, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Sanitary and Strain-Free Way to Collect Pet Waste (LGI-2948)

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Pets, Domesticated animals, Dogs as pets, Animal welfare, Animal shelter, Kennel, Bending

My design offers an improved alternative to bending and picking up pet waste."

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  • My design offers an improved alternative to bending and picking up pet waste."
  • The invention provides an effective way to collect and dispose of pet dog waste.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to bend, strain or touch pet waste.
  • The invention features a portable and lightweight design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, animal shelters and kennels.

Spectrum Antimicrobials, Inc. Announces the Launch of its Animal Health Division

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Chemical substances, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Disinfectants, Hypochlorous acid, Cleanser, Animal shelter, Veterinarian

PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Antimicrobials, Inc., announces the launch of Vetricept Skin and Wound Care Cleanser, the first product launch in the Companys new Animal Health Division.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Antimicrobials, Inc., announces the launch of Vetricept Skin and Wound Care Cleanser, the first product launch in the Companys new Animal Health Division.
  • The new technology stays active in the presence of blood serum and other organic loads, unlike all other versions of HOCl.
  • In addition, they had teams providing veterinary medical care at emergency animal shelters, caring for their wounds daily.
  • Spectrum is anticipating the launch of other Animal Health products in the U.S. and internationally in 2021.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Simple and Sanitary Way to Collect Pet Waste (HLW-2281)

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Articles, Pets, Dogs as pets, Dog walking, Physical exercise, Walking, Animal shelter, Electronic waste, Dog, Invention

The patent-granted invention provides a convenient and sanitary way to pick up and dispose of pet dog waste.

Key Points: 
  • The patent-granted invention provides a convenient and sanitary way to pick up and dispose of pet dog waste.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to bend and strain or touch the waste.
  • The invention features a lightweight design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, dog walkers, animal shelters, etc.
  • The original design was submitted to the Hollywood/Miami sales office of InventHelp.

The Royal Canin #ShelterShoutout Contest Invites Cat Owners to Submit Their Adoption and Animal Shelter Story in Celebration of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Pets, Royal Canin, Hannah Shaw, Canin, Cat, Animal shelter, Animals

To participate in the Royal Canin #ShelterShoutOut contest:

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  • To participate in the Royal Canin #ShelterShoutOut contest:
    SHARE: The Royal Canin #ShelterShoutOut contest invites kitten and cat owners to share a short essay highlighting their cat adoption story and nominate their favorite shelter to receive a financial donation.
  • DONATE: The public will choose ten finalists, who will receive a $500 donation to the shelter of their choice.
  • Royal Canin and campaign ambassador Kitten Lady Hannah Show will then select a grand prize winner to receive a year's supply of Royal Canin cat nutrition.
  • Cat and kitten owners can help shelters by submitting an essay highlighting their cat adoption story and why their animal shelter should win a donation prize, as well as a photo of their cat and the shelter.

Tractor Supply Completes Pet Celebration With $200,000 in Donations to Animal Rescue Groups

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Online Retail, Retail, Consumer, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Specialty, Pets, Animal welfare, Animal Rescue, Rescue, Animal shelter, Tractor Supply Company, Applied ethics

Tractor Supply Company has announced the eight winning animal rescue organizations of its over $200,000 Rescue Your Rescue social media contest, held in partnership with Canidae Premium Pet Food .

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  • Tractor Supply Company has announced the eight winning animal rescue organizations of its over $200,000 Rescue Your Rescue social media contest, held in partnership with Canidae Premium Pet Food .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Tractor Supply kicked off its eighth annual Rescue Your Rescue contest in early September and invited customers to nominate their favorite local animal shelters.
  • Tractor Supply then selected 25 organizations to advance to the voting round, held September 24 - October 1, 2020.
  • The 2020 Rescue Your Rescue winners are:
    Prissy and Pop's Helping Hooves, Sanderson, FL
    North Valley Animal Disaster Group, Chico, CA
    At Tractor Supply, we are humbled by all the nominations that pour in during our Rescue Your Rescue contest, said Nicole Logan, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager at Tractor Supply.

ROYALE® calls on Canadians to support animal shelters with the ROYALE® Home for Every Pet Project™

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Pets, Animal welfare, Animals, Royale, Animal shelter, Pet foods

ROYALE - The Kitten Brand - is on a mission to ensure all animals get to experience the joy of companionship, by supporting Canadian animal shelters through the ROYALE Home for Every Pet Project .

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  • ROYALE - The Kitten Brand - is on a mission to ensure all animals get to experience the joy of companionship, by supporting Canadian animal shelters through the ROYALE Home for Every Pet Project .
  • Starting today, with the purchase of $20 of ROYALE products, ROYALE will make a $5 donation to partner animal shelters across the country up to a maximum of $100,000, so they can continue to bring the joy of pet adoption to Canadians.
  • "The ROYALE Home for Every Pet Project is our opportunity to help bring the joy of pet adoption to all Canadians," said Jim Schedler, VP Marketing at Irving Consumer Products.
  • To do your part to support Canadian animal shelters, or for more information on the ROYALE Home for Every Pet Project, visit royale.ca/pets .

Nylabone to Match Donations Up to $20,000 for America Humane’s Feed the Hungry Fund

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Pets, Foundation, Animal welfare organizations, Pets, Animal welfare, American Humane, Animal shelter, Nylabone, Central Garden & Pet

Throughout September, Nylabone will donate $20,000 and help build campaign awareness through promoting the Feed the Hungry fund donation page on social media.

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  • Throughout September, Nylabone will donate $20,000 and help build campaign awareness through promoting the Feed the Hungry fund donation page on social media.
  • Nylabones campaign contributions are expected to support thousands of dogs, and the Feed the Hungry fund has already assisted nearly 60 shelter and rescue partners.
  • In addition to teaming up with American Humane for its Feed the Hungry fund, Nylabone has been continually involved with the organization and its Pups4Patriots program.
  • Nylabone supports and donates to hundreds of dog shelters, animal welfare groups, and canine service organizations through the Nylabone Cares program.

Tractor Supply Honors Animals With Annual Celebration

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Online Retail, Retail, Consumer, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Specialty, Pets, Tractor Supply Company, Williamson County, Tennessee, Animal shelter, Animal welfare, Animals, Personal life

The celebrations kick off in early September with the Rescue Your Rescue contest, co-sponsored by Tractor Supply and Canidae premium pet food.

Key Points: 
  • The celebrations kick off in early September with the Rescue Your Rescue contest, co-sponsored by Tractor Supply and Canidae premium pet food.
  • "Supporting pets and animals is one of our key focuses at Tractor Supply, and we know that pets are also near and dear to our customers, making this one of our most popular events, said Nicole Logan, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager at Tractor Supply.
  • Tractor Supply will also be supporting animal shelters through a pet supply drive with Miranda Lamberts MuttNation Foundation.
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