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BANFIELD FOUNDATION RELEASES 2023 IMPACT REPORT CELEBRATING $3.3 MILLION TO HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO CARE AND MOBILIZE VETERINARY TEAMS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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VANCOUVER, Wash., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Banfield Pet Hospital®, today released its 2023 annual Impact Report detailing how $3.3 million in grants helped mobilize veterinary care, deploy veterinary teams and enable disaster relief.

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  • The 2023 report outlines how the Banfield Foundation meaningfully delivered on its mission of making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most.
  • Some of this care was delivered through the donation of six mobile veterinary units to nonprofit partners, totaling more than $750,000 in support.
  • In 2023 alone, nearly 65 veterinarians and veterinary technicians volunteered 3,450 hours with the Banfield Foundation caring for vulnerable dogs and cats.
  • "Our work is only possible because of the incredible teams of veterinary professionals that help deliver on that care.

Whisker To Sponsor All Cat Adoption Fees in March at Best Friends Animal Society To Help Save Cats

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.

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  • Throughout the month of March, every purchase of the Litter-Robot x Best Friends® bundle through Whisker’s website will help save cats at Best Friends Animal Society’s lifesaving centers.
  • For each Best Friends Bundle sold from March 1 through March 31, 2024, Whisker will give back 1% of sales to cover cat adoption fees at Best Friends' lifesaving centers located across the country.
  • As a result of this donation, prospective cat parents looking to adopt through Best Friends will have their adoption fees fully covered throughout the month.
  • This year, by sponsoring adoptions, Whisker is pleased to continue supporting Best Friends’ critical efforts to save the lives of cats and dogs throughout America.

Vlasic Labs: From Pickles to Pets

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Founded by Rick Vlasic and his son, Willy, Vlasic Labs is an embodiment of the family's unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and community enrichment.

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  • Founded by Rick Vlasic and his son, Willy, Vlasic Labs is an embodiment of the family's unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and community enrichment.
  • The Vlasic name, synonymous with America's favorite pickles, is no stranger to American households.
  • Under the guidance of Rick, Willy, and Jack Vlasic, Vlasic Labs is more than a company; it's a continuation of a family's passion for making a difference.
  • "Our journey from dairy to pickles, and now to hemp wellness, is driven by a mission to innovate for the betterment of society," says Rick Vlasic, Co-Founder of Vlasic Labs.

BANFIELD FOUNDATION DONATES MOBILE VETERINARY UNITS, BRINGING PREVENTIVE CARE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, INNER CITIES AND NATIVE NATIONS

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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VANCOUVER, Wash., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Banfield Pet Hospital®, today announced its newest commitment to making preventive care possible for the pets that need it most—the donation of six mobile veterinary units to nonprofit partners across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023 alone, the Banfield Foundation has committed nearly $2.2M in grants focused on enabling preventive care, including vaccines, medical supplies, resources, and veterinary teams to deliver critical veterinary care as well as spay and neuter surgeries in underserved communities.
  • "We are on a mission to bring more care to more pets in more places—these mobile units help us deliver that care in new and meaningful ways," said Kim Van Syoc, Executive Director, Banfield Foundation.
  • But most importantly, we are bringing care directly to neighborhoods and communities—we are meeting pets and pet owners where they live!"
  • "The vans were designed to bring veterinary care into local communities and make care more accessible," said Jeff Ellison, chief operating officer for Banfield Pet Hospital.

Whisker Donates $100,000 to Best Friends Animal Society to Sponsor Cat Adoptions and Introduces A Bundle That Gives Back

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Whisker has donated its flagship product, Litter-Robot® 4, among other Whisker products to outfit the Best Friends’ Cat World Sanctuary and six live-saving center locations across the United States.

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  • Whisker has donated its flagship product, Litter-Robot® 4, among other Whisker products to outfit the Best Friends’ Cat World Sanctuary and six live-saving center locations across the United States.
  • Best Friends Animal Society will be able to utilize Litter-Robot® 4 and Whisker app among additional features to better care for its rescue cats.
  • Whisker will donate 1% of sales from each Best Friends Bundle directly to Best Friends Animal Society.
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    As a continuation of the brand’s philanthropic efforts, the $100,000 contribution to Best Friends Animal Society provides Whisker with an opportunity to make an ongoing, direct impact within the pet industry.

DTE Energy names new leaders of DTE Foundation, Corporate Citizenship and Customer Outreach

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The company also named Evette Griffe to vice president, Customer & Community Engagement, which includes a team previously led by Dowler.

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  • The company also named Evette Griffe to vice president, Customer & Community Engagement, which includes a team previously led by Dowler.
  • “DTE and the DTE Foundation are committed to serving with our energy, making a meaningful and equitable difference through our statewide corporate citizenship efforts.
  • These team members embody this mission and will accelerate our efforts to foster stronger communities,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE chairman and CEO.
  • Cole also will lead efforts to strengthen neighborhoods and further the company’s corporate citizenship initiatives throughout DTE’s service territory.

VCA Charities and KONG® Partner to Support Second Chances for Shelter Pets

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.

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  • VCA Charities believes all pets deserve a loving home—not to mention care and toys while they wait for one.
  • That's why with every $20 donation made at select VCA Animal Hospitals during the month of May, VCA Charities is providing generous donors with a limited-edition "Second Chance KONG" and giving a KONG Classic or Extreme to a shelter pet.
  • One hundred percent of donations made will support the VCA Charities Ready for Rescue grant program, which supports shelters with adoption-readiness efforts and veterinary care and resources.
  • "Knowing we're helping to create thousands of second chances for pets in need means we're delivering on our mission of helping pets find and remain in loving homes.

Mike Morse Law Firm and Michigan Humane Announce Multi-Year Partnership Agreement

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm and Michigan Humane Announce Multi-Year Partnership Agreement In New Three-Year Arrangement, Animal Welfare Nonprofit Names Mike Morse Law Firm, "Official Adoption Partner" for 2023-2025

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  • In New Three-Year Arrangement, Animal Welfare Nonprofit Names Mike Morse Law Firm, "Official Adoption Partner" for 2023-2025
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm and Michigan Humane Announce Multi-Year Partnership Agreement In New Three-Year Arrangement, Animal Welfare Nonprofit Names Mike Morse Law Firm, "Official Adoption Partner" for 2023-2025
    Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan's largest personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce its new three-year partnership agreement with Michigan Humane, the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state.
  • Specific financial terms of the deal are undisclosed, but in recognition for the firm's generous annual support, Michigan Humane has named Mike Morse Law Firm (MMLF) its Official Adoption Partner for 2023-2025.
  • MMLF also will serve as Silver Sponsor of the Michigan Humane annual Day of Giving Telethon, and as an ongoing supporter of Michigan Humane's Cruelty Investigation and Rescue team.
  • "At Michigan Humane, we know firsthand what is needed to support the people and pets in our community.

Mike Morse Law Firm To Host Pet Adoption Event With Michigan Humane

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm is once again hosting the Meet Your Best Friend At The Firm pet adoption event this Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the firm's Southfield location (24901 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075).

Key Points: 
  • Together with Michigan Humane, Mike Morse Law Firm will welcome more than 150 adoptable pets from various rescue centers around Michigan.
  • "Our Meet Your Best Friend adoption events have helped create thousands of new families over the years and we're incredibly excited to continue to promote pet adoption with our friends at the Mike Morse Law Firm," Matt Pepper, Michigan Humane President and CEO said.
  • Since 1995, the Mike Morse Law Firm has been protecting the rights of Michigan auto accident and injury victims.
  • Mike Morse Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Michigan, with a main office in Southfield.

Kim Adams returns to Local 4 News

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Local 4 News Meteorologist Kim Adams will rejoin WDIV as a meteorologist on all of our station's main content platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and the station's streaming channel Local 4+, it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Adams will start these new roles beginning August 8. 

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  • Adams previously served as Meteorologist on Local 4 most recently in 2009, when she left the station to become a full-time mother of her five children.
  • "We're thrilled to have Kim returning to the Local 4 team," said News Director Kim Voet.
  • Teamed with Paul Gross, Andrew Humphrey, Brandon Roux, and Brett Collar, Adams will help sharpen the station's focus on covering local weather under the station's new weather brand, 4 Warn Weather.
  • With Kim back home at WDIV we're putting more "Local" in Local 4 and we'll have additional announcements coming about plans for more special events and coverage of local weather.