LOVELAND, Colo., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Heska Corporation
(Nasdaq: HSKA, "Heska" or the "Company"), announced today that
based on total votes received, the Colorado-based organization, Pets Forever, has
been awarded $25,000 as the grand
prize winner in the 2010 Inspiration in Action contest.
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Helping low-income elderly, ill or disabled people to maintain
ownership of their pets for as long as possible, Pets Forever
provides direct services and pet care for owners who particularly
benefit from the human/animal bond
(http://csuvets.colostate.edu/petsforever.html). Heska also awarded
a second place prize of $5,000 to
World Vets - a non-profit that provides free veterinary aid
worldwide (http://worldvets.org/).
"This contest recognizes the contributions of some truly
inspiring professionals," said Robert
Grieve, Heska's Chairman and CEO. "With nearly 11,000 votes
counted, all four finalists received strong support from animal
lovers across the country. We encourage the public to continue
their support of veterinary professionals who dedicate their lives
to promote healthy outcomes for both people and pets."
Heska plans to celebrate with this year's winner sometime in
January. For more details on how to support the winning
organizations, as well as the runners up, please visit
www.heska.com/action.
About Heska
Heska Corporation (Nasdaq: HSKA) sells advanced veterinary
diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products. Heska's
state-of-the-art offerings to its customers include diagnostic
instruments and supplies as well as single use, point-of-care
tests, pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The company's core focus is on
the canine and feline markets where it strives to provide high
value products and unparalleled customer support to veterinarians.
For further information on Heska and its products, visit the
company's website at www.heska.com.
SOURCE Heska Corporation