Editor’s Note: It should go without saying that we here at Petsblogs are always on board with supporting a worthy animal-related cause, and this one’s no different. If you have an account on Facebook, please visit their Facebook page and consider becoming a fan. You even have the option of voting for a rescue organization in your area!
Purina, Kroger, and animal lover Trista Sutter, from ABC’s The Bachelorette,
have teamed up to launch the third-annual Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart
campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while donating funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide. Together Purina and the Kroger family of stores will donate $150,000 to animal welfare organizations in 2010 as part of this year’s campaign and will recognize the outstanding efforts of animal welfare organizations nationwide. The campaign will conclude with a television special showcasing the unique people-pet relationship.
Last year’s show spotlighted 6 amazing stories from around the country. Tales of love and compassion from individuals and their four-legged companions included:
- Champion surfing team of Scott Chandler and Zoey, his Jack Russell terrier
- Helen Johnson and her passion for rescuing retired greyhound racers
- The award winning arson detective team of Fred Andes and chocolate lab Sadie
- World champion juggler Gregory Popovich and his troupe of animal actors
- Dr. Gail Powell-Johnson and her sight-saving surgeries
- Photodographer J. Nichole Smith and the magic of the basset
See clips from the 2009 show.
See clips from the 2008 show.
Share your tale.
The 2010 Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart will air this Fall!
Purina’s working to grow the Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart
their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TalesForThePetLoversHeart. So if you’re on Facebook we encourage you to visit the page and click the “Like” button to show your support. Obtain useful, up-to-date information about the program, leave a note on their wall, upload a photo to share, and more.
This year, Purina and the Kroger family of stores are donating a total of $150,000 to 18 animal welfare organizations across the country. One lucky shelter has the opportunity to receive $50,000. You can help by voting for the shelter organization of your choice. 100% of the donation amount goes to participating organizations, which provide care and shelter to adoptable pets in communities like yours.
For more information, check out Purina’s TalesForThePetLoversHeart.com.
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It’s great to hear that there are people out there trying to make a difference in the lives of animals, are are willing to rescue the cast a-ways….Lord knows where many of these animals,( cats ,dogs, horses, etc) would end up without these very special people. If you would like to read about one couples small effort at animal rescue, please check out http://grumpyoldtrucker.com/animal-lovers-unite/
Thank you.