RALEIGH,
N.C., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization
dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners,
announces that Purina has donated $111,910 in support of CHF-funded canine health
research thanks to its Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP)
Program.
Since it began in 2002, the PPCP Program has provided more than
$9 million for canine health
research, breed rescue, and educational efforts to positively
impact the general health and well-being of dogs.
The Program enables Purina® Pro Club® members to earn
Purina Points by purchasing
qualifying Purina pet foods and submitting proofs of purchase. An
annual donation from Purina is shared between Purina Pro Club
members' designated parent breed club and that breed club's Donor
Advised Fund at the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
"We are proud to continue supporting the PPCP Program so that we
can help provide a healthy future for all dogs," says Scott Smith, Managing Director at Purina and CHF
Board Member. "The program's success is a testament to the shared
goals and collaborative efforts with CHF through PPCP and
CHF-funded research."
"We are deeply grateful for Purina's generous support through
its Pro Club," says Dr. Stephanie
Montgomery, CHF Chief Executive Officer. "This program
uniquely empowers a community of exclusive dog breeders and
competitors to be a vital part of CHF's mission. By contributing to
advancing the science of canine health, Purina's Parent Club
Partnership Program has proven impactful in building a legacy of
excellence for our beloved dogs."
Additional collaborations between these two organizations
include Purina's sponsorship of CHF's biennial National Parent Club
Canine Health Conference and the sale of engraved bricks at the
Event Center at Purina Farms in Gray
Summit, MO (akcchf.org/brick). These programs embody
Purina's motto, "Your Pet, Our Passion,"© and support CHF's work to
help all dogs live longer, healthier lives.
About CHF
Since 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has leveraged the
power of science to address the health needs of all dogs. With more
than $70 million in funding to date,
the Foundation provides grants for the highest quality canine
health research and shares information on the discoveries that help
prevent, treat and cure canine diseases. The Foundation meets and
exceeds industry standards for fiscal responsibility, as
demonstrated by their highest four-star Charity Navigator rating
and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Learn more at
www.akcchf.org.
About Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets
and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped
dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering
scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures
some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products,
including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more
than 10,000 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food,
treat and litter brands that feed 46 million dogs and 68 million
cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians,
and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality
and nutrition.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific
research, our products and our support for pet-related
organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed
more than $150 million towards organizations that bring,
and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our
communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health
and Wellness. For more information,
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SOURCE AKC Canine Health Foundation