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PEDIGREE Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Cycle

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the U.S., there are more than 8.2 million homeless dogs and 2.3 million of them are in shelters waiting to find loving homes, according to the 'State of Pet Homelessness Project.' In an effort to alleviate overcrowding, capacity challenges and ultimately encourage dog adoption, PEDIGREE Foundation announced the opening of its annual grant cycle, which will provide shelters and rescue organizations nationwide with $1 million in grant funding to support foster, behavior, and transport programs.

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  • In an effort to alleviate overcrowding, capacity challenges and ultimately encourage dog adoption, PEDIGREE Foundation announced the opening of its annual grant cycle, which will provide shelters and rescue organizations nationwide with $1 million in grant funding to support foster, behavior, and transport programs.
  • The 2024 PEDIGREE Foundation grants program includes two types of grants which shelters and rescues can apply for now.
  • Organizations interested in applying for a 2024 grant are invited to join a webinar on Tuesday, March 5 at 11:00 AM CST where representatives from PEDIGREE Foundation will explain the grant cycle and share tips on how to write a successful submission.
  • To learn more about PEDIGREE Foundation or donate to help find forever homes for dogs in need, please visit PEDIGREEFoundation.org and follow PEDIGREE Foundation on social media ( Facebook and Instagram ).

PEDIGREE Foundation Reaches $1 Million Milestone In Grant Funding to Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations For 2023

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on a day of global giving, PEDIGREE Foundation announced a new set of collaborative grants that brings the Foundation annual grant total past $1 million across shelter and rescue programs in the U.S. and Canada for a second year in a row. The need for people to adopt, foster or donate is greater than ever, and PEDIGREE Foundation continues to further its commitment to helping dogs in need with these latest grants.

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  • "In celebration of Giving Tuesday, we want to continue giving back to organizations supporting dogs in need and raise awareness for dog adoption," said Kimberly Wise, President of the Board of Directors for PEDIGREE Foundation.
  • "Now more than ever, shelter and rescues need our support and we're proud to once again reach $1 million in funds awarded to help end pet homelessness."
  • The full list of 2023 PEDIGREE Foundation grant recipients for the year is available on the website , which includes the most recent grant recipients helping to bring PEDIGREE Foundation to the $1 million milestone:
    Austin Pets Alive!
  • In Canada, PEDIGREE Foundation contributed $20,000 CAD to four organizations to support wildfire relief, with the goal of funding another $5k CAD before the end of the year.

American Kennel Club Presents New Hampshire Senator Howard Pearl With 2023 AKC Legislator of The Year Award

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星期一, 十一月 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC) presented New Hampshire Senator Howard Pearl on November 4, 2023, with the 2023 AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his advocacy for fair and balanced legislation for responsible dog owners.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC) presented New Hampshire Senator Howard Pearl on November 4, 2023, with the 2023 AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his advocacy for fair and balanced legislation for responsible dog owners.
  • AKC's Goffe added, "Representative Pearl has been incredibly effective in working to protect the rights of responsible dog owners in New Hampshire.
  • Upon receiving the award, Senator Pearl remarked, "I am honored to receive the Legislator of the Year award from the AKC.
  • The AKC shares the same priorities to sustain this longstanding tradition in New Hampshire."

PEDIGREE Foundation Celebrates its 15th Year by Awarding Over $600,000 in Annual Grants to U.S. and Canada Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations

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星期三, 十月 25, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation furthers its commitment to serving dogs in need by awarding over $600,000 in annual grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada. With the support of these grants, 61,000 dogs in both countries will receive care and find their forever homes.  Since its inception in 2008, PEDIGREE Foundation has awarded over $12 million and helped more than 800,000 dogs through its annual grant program to cement its support of the animal welfare community across North America.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation furthers its commitment to serving dogs in need by awarding over $600,000 in annual grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
  • With the support of these grants, 61,000 dogs in both countries will receive care and find their forever homes.
  • The 2023 grants were awarded to 33 shelter/rescue organization programs in the U.S. and 10 in Canada, with an emphasis on foster, transport and behavior programming.
  • This marks the second year where PEDIGREE Foundation expanded its annual grant program to Canada awarding $100,000 CAD to shelters and rescue organizations in need, in addition to $25,000 CAD in disaster relief to help fight the Canadian wildfires.

FAVOR DELIVERY SHARES INAUGURAL DATA REPORT REVEALING HOW TEXAS ORDERS IN

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星期三, 九月 20, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Favor Delivery, the only restaurant delivery app by and for Texans that is part of H-E-B, released today its first-ever How Texas Orders In Report. Launched in conjunction with the company's latest brand campaign by the same name, the report provides an inside look into the palates and preferences of Texas residents across the state over the past year.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Favor Delivery , the only restaurant delivery app by and for Texans that is part of H-E-B, released today its first-ever How Texas Orders In Report .
  • "As Texas' only Texas-based food delivery app serving over 400 cities, we have an incredible number of insights on how Texas orders in," said Keith Duncan, Favor Delivery CEO.
  • The report also highlights non-food items that are essential to life in Texas, such as sunscreen and allergy medicine, and other iconically Texan items, like cowboy boots.
  • Favor – it's more than just food delivery:
    Dallas-Fort Worth demonstrates Texas pride with the most COWBOY BOOTS and HATS ordered.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Toilet For Dogs (SNF-222)

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星期二, 五月 23, 2023

PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way for a dog to relieve itself when needed inside the home," said an inventor, from San Jose, Calif., "so I invented the TOILET FOR DOGS.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way for a dog to relieve itself when needed inside the home," said an inventor, from San Jose, Calif., "so I invented the TOILET FOR DOGS.
  • My design would allow dog owners to be gone for longer periods of time without worrying about their dogs."
  • The invention provides an effective means for a dog to relieve itself inside a home.
  • The invention features a durable and eco-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet dog owners.

PEDIGREE Foundation Celebrates 15th Birthday with Announcement of 2023 Grant Cycle

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星期四, 三月 2, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the U.S., there are 1.3 million estimated street or stray dogs,1 many of which are searching for their forever homes. To advance its mission of ending pet homelessness and helping dogs get adopted, PEDIGREE Foundation has announced the opening of its annual grant cycle, which will provide U.S. shelters and rescue organizations with $1 million in funding to support foster, transport and behavior programs across the country.

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  • In 2022, PEDIGREE Foundation helped 66,000 dogs through $1 million in grants, and this year's applications are open starting today through Friday, April 7, 2023.
  • "There's no better way to kick-off our 15th birthday celebrations than by announcing the continuation of our annual grant program, which supports shelters and rescues," said Deb Fair, Executive Director of PEDIGREE Foundation.
  • The 2023 PEDIGREE Foundation grants program includes two types of grants which shelters and rescues can apply for now.
  • To learn more about PEDIGREE Foundation or donate to help find forever homes for dogs in need, please visit PEDIGREEFoundation.org and follow PEDIGREE Foundation  on social media ( Facebook , Instagram and Twitter ).

Chicago Pitmaster and Food Network Star Dominique Leach Launches Retail Line of Wagyu Dogs Nationwide in Partnership with Vander Farmers

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星期二, 一月 10, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spearheading the BBQ revolution from her hometown of Chicago as a leading pitmaster, Chef Dominque Leach who owns South Side's Lexington Betty Smokehouse (named "The Best BBQ in Chicago" by Good Morning America) with her wife Tanisha Griffin, has teamed up with Vander Farmers, a family-owned company and the leading source of F1 American Wagyu in the Midwest, to formally launch her own line of WAGYU DOGS nationally on Tuesday, January 10th. The premium gourmet product received the USDA stamp of approval to distribute in a retail setting and are available now online for nationwide shipping through Lexington Betty's online store.

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  • The release marks the first of multiple BBQ products to be announced for national distribution in 2023 by Chef Leach and Vander Farmers.
  • The Lexington Betty Smokehouse x Vander Famers WAGYU DOG, which will retail for $18.99 per pack of 8, completely breaks the mold on the traditional hot dog.
  • Vander Farmers, located in Sturgis, MI, prides itself on producing premium meats through humanely raised cattle, radical transparency, and sustainable practices.
  • *WAGYU DOGS are available at https://www.lexingtonbetty.com for nationwide shipping & at Lexington Betty Smokehouse, located at 756 E 111th St. Chicago, IL and in local retailers soon.

PEDIGREE Foundation Awards $1 Million in Grants to Support Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations Across the U.S. and Canada

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星期二, 十一月 29, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation announced it has awarded more than $1 million in grants across shelter and rescue programs in the U.S. and Canada in 2022, which will help more than 66,000 dogs find their forever homes. As shelters have faced especially critical challenges this year – and are currently on pace for their worst rates of overpopulation and resource constraints in three years1 – PEDIGREE Foundation continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the animal welfare community through its annual grant programs.

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  • With this year's grant announcement, PEDIGREE Foundation has provided more than 6,100 grants totaling $11.7 million since its inception in 2008.
  • In 2022, PEDIGREE Foundation also announced its expansion of programs to Canada with the launch of the PEDIGREE Foundation Canadian Grant Program, providing $100k CAD to Canadian shelters and rescue organizations in need.The Foundation anticipates additional grants may be awarded before year's end.
  • "Now more than ever, PEDIGREE Foundation support of our animal welfare partners is critical in helping provide and care for deserving dogs in our communities and helping them find loving homes."
  • Disaster Relief Grants From natural disasters like Hurricane Ian to puppy mill seizures, the need for disaster support continued in 2022.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Rain Accessory for Dogs (SDB-1680)

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星期一, 十一月 7, 2022

My design would provide added protection for the dog and peace of mind for the dog owner."

Key Points: 
  • My design would provide added protection for the dog and peace of mind for the dog owner."
  • The invention prevents a dog from getting caught in the rain during a walk.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need for the owner to bring along a pet poncho or other covering.
  • The invention features a lightweight design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet dog owners.