RedRover (organization)

PURINA SUPPORTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND PETS WITH SPECIALLY MARKED PACKAGING DURING NATIONAL PET MONTH

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Monday, May 2, 2022

ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Pet Month in May, Purina is deepening its support of the Purple Leash Project by offering specially marked packaging from several of its flagship brands including Beggin', Tidy Cats, Purina Cat Chow, Beneful, Purina Beyond, and Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats. The Purple Leash Project is a national initiative founded by Purina and nonprofit RedRover aimed at creating more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the country, allowing survivors and pets to begin the healing journey together.

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  • The Purple Leash Project is a national initiative founded by Purina and nonprofit RedRover aimed at creating more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the country, allowing survivors and pets to begin the healing journey together.
  • Throughout the US, nearly half of all domestic violence survivors (48 percent) delay leaving an abuser because they don't want to leave their pet behind, and as few as 15 percent of domestic violence shelters can accommodate pets.
  • Since 2019, Purina and RedRover have provided 30 Purple Leash Project grants totaling over $500,000 to domestic violence shelters across the US.
  • Together, the two are working toward a goal of ensuring 25 percent of domestic violence shelters are pet-friendly by 2025.

PETCO LOVE & VICTORIA STILWELL POSITIVELY HONOR FIVE UNSUNG HEROES WHO QUIETLY HEAL AND SAVE PET LIVES

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love and world-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell honor this year's Unsung Heroes, whose individual stories of their extraordinary lifesaving efforts for animals are powerful – and stirring. The Unsung Heroes award celebrates their tireless and lifesaving work both as a thank you to them and as a point of inspiration to those who see their stories.

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  • Petco Love and Victoria Stilwell Positively traveled throughout the country to surprise these Unsung Heroes with a $10,000 grant award for their animal welfare organizations and to document their work.
  • Victoria Stilwell Positively created five short films on behalf of Petco Love to honor these heroes by sharing their stories.
  • Petco Love will award the hero with the most votes an additional $25,000 to support and further their powerful work.
  • "Heroes are all around us; heroes are in every community who dedicate their lives to helping animals.

C-Sweet Bridges East/West Coast Gap with Launch of New York and DC Chapters

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

C-Sweet is simultaneously announcing a limited time promotional discount for membership, running until March 31st, 2022.

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  • C-Sweet is simultaneously announcing a limited time promotional discount for membership, running until March 31st, 2022.
  • Additionally, The New York chapter will be led by Deanna Rockefeller , Maria Malavenda , Nadia Xiaowan Tian , Patricia Hinerman and Sandy Pelland .
  • The DC chapter will be led by Bonnie Green and Carroll Thomas .
  • Beth Hilbing and Dianne Gubin are Co-CEOs of C-Sweet, a premier national networking association for female executives across industries.

PURINA AND REDROVER AWARD 30TH PURPLE LEASH PROJECT GRANT TO SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR PETS

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Purina and the nonprofit RedRover have awarded five Purple Leash Project grants to help local domestic violence shelters make pet-friendly transformations.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Purina and the nonprofit RedRover have awarded five Purple Leash Project grants to help local domestic violence shelters make pet-friendly transformations.
  • Through the Purple Leash Project, Purina and RedRover are working to create more pet-friendly shelters and provide more resources so that survivors with pets can escape abuse and heal together.
  • "The Purple Leash Project is focused on easing a survivor's decision to leave abuse," said Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO and President of Purina.
  • With this latest round of funding, 30 grants totaling more than $500,000 have now been gifted to domestic violence shelters across the US by Purina.

C-Sweet Announces New Event “Building Value to Achieve Your Destiny”

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

As more women become business owners, we want to share our knowledge and help them be prepared for an eventual exit.

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  • As more women become business owners, we want to share our knowledge and help them be prepared for an eventual exit.
  • The concept of valuation, multiples and how their business will be assessed from the outside is what we will be exploring.
  • Laupers mission is to help business owners achieve their lifes goals through developing and implementing a strategic plan on their journey to eventual exit or transition.
  • Lauper and her husband Bernard reside in San Francisco and for the better part of 25 years they have been traveling the world.

ASPCA: USDA Licensed Breeder in Iowa Surrenders More than 500 Dogs Living in Horrific Conditions

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

SEYMOUR, Iowa, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At the request of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL), in coordination with the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), is assisting with the removal, transport, and sheltering of more than 500 dogs and puppies currently in the care of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed breeder in Seymour, Iowa. Daniel Gingerich agreed to surrender all of the animals in his care after the USDA documented more than 190 violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

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  • The complaint against Gingerich, filed by the DOJ, detailed horrific conditions at multiple locations in Iowa where Gingerich kept dogs, including dead dogs, dogs with untreated injuries and illnesses, like parvo and distemper, dogs with painful fur matting, dogs in cages that were too small, and moldy food.
  • The rescue process began Thursday, October 14 with the removal of approximately 30 animals in acute medical distress.
  • Since then, more than 200 additional dogs and puppies have been rescued over the course of several days as the removal efforts continue.
  • The dogs that have remained on the properties throughout the process have and continue to receive daily care.

'Tis the Season for Feastivities, Celebrate the Holidays with New Gifts for Your Cat

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Last year, Fancy Feast debuted the Feastivities advent calendar, the very first advent calendar to feature Fancy Feast cat food cans for a delicious 24-can countdown.

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  • Last year, Fancy Feast debuted the Feastivities advent calendar, the very first advent calendar to feature Fancy Feast cat food cans for a delicious 24-can countdown.
  • From November 1 through January 31, 2022, customers can purchase the 37th Annual Fancy Feast Limited-Edition Holiday Ornament on Feastivities.com for $3.
  • For more information about Fancy Feast Feastivities, the stocking stuffer, advent calendar and the 2021 holiday ornament with Purple Leash Project, visit www.Feastivities.com .
  • Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats.

Tamron Hall Joins Purina And RedRover To Urge Awareness And Action For Domestic Violence Survivors With Pets This October

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Monday, October 4, 2021

This October, during National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Purina and the nonprofit RedRover are amplifying their year-round efforts to shine a light on an area of domestic violence that often goes under-reported the unique challenges faced by survivors with pets.

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  • This October, during National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Purina and the nonprofit RedRover are amplifying their year-round efforts to shine a light on an area of domestic violence that often goes under-reported the unique challenges faced by survivors with pets.
  • "It's important to understand that domestic abuse expands beyond physical violence, abusers often use pets as leverage," said Nicole Forsyth, President and CEO of RedRover.
  • Journalist, talk show host and lifelong pet lover, Tamron Hall, knows first-hand the urgency around increasing the number of resources for survivors.
  • Hall chooses to honor her sister's memory by speaking out about the prevalence of domestic violence and the need for empathy, awareness, and action.

Aura Launches Buddy, A Smart Photo Frame That Celebrates Our Furriest Family Members

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Buddy includes free and unlimited photo storage, intelligent photo pairing and a modern, sleek design.

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  • Buddy includes free and unlimited photo storage, intelligent photo pairing and a modern, sleek design.
  • The Buddy frame offers the opportunity to share as many of those joyous moments as you want with all your friends and family.
  • Aura will donate $2.00 to the RedRover Responders program for every Buddy frame purchased, with a minimum donation of $10,000.
  • The Aura Buddy Frame is now available at various retailers in the US, including leading pet retailer Chewy, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, BestBuy.com, Kohls.com and more for $179.99USD.

Purina and RedRover Announce Four New Purple Leash Project Grants to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets

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Friday, August 13, 2021

ST LOUIS, Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina and the nonprofit RedRover today announced four new Purple Leash Project shelter grant recipients, deepening their commitment to providing resources for domestic abuse survivors and their pets.

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  • ST LOUIS, Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina and the nonprofit RedRover today announced four new Purple Leash Project shelter grant recipients, deepening their commitment to providing resources for domestic abuse survivors and their pets.
  • Through the Purple Leash Project, Purina and RedRover help to fill the gaps in domestic violence survivor resources so that victims and pets can escape domestic violence and heal together in a safe and healthy environment.
  • "Through the Purple Leash Project, we hope to provide even more options for survivors and their pets to safely escape abuse and start a new chapter together."
  • Since the Purple Leash Project was founded in 2019, 25 grants totaling more than $445,000 have been awarded to domestic violence shelters across the US.