NutriSource Pet Foods adds another team member to its growing
facility dog program
PERHAM,
Minn., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
NutriSource Pet Foods, one of America's most beloved and trusted
pet brands, today announced the latest addition to its
ever-expanding roster of facility/therapy dog programs at
children's hospitals across the country. The NutriSource Facility
Dog Program at Sanford Children's Hospital Fargo is a result of a
five-year financial commitment from NutriSource, a KLN Family
Brands company. The program is the first in the Sanford network to
sprinkle some magic with animal assisted therapy (AAT). This
program focuses on bringing joy, healing, and a big boost to the
emotional well-being of pediatric patients, their families, and the
amazing staff who care for them.
"The unconditional love of a dog can do so
much to lift spirits"
Meet Fox, a seventeen-month-old golden retriever who is
professionally trained to assist patients alongside his handler.
Fox will apply his skills and share his heart of gold with patients
during their appointments and post-operative routines, offering an
extra layer of comfort and care during difficult procedures. Fox
will help reduce anxiety, encourage treatment, and offer a calming,
warm presence during hospital stays.
"Fox will be an important member of our Sanford Children's care
team," said Katy Easter, Sanford
Health lead child life specialist. "It's no secret that dogs
provide a level of compassion and care to humans like no other, and
it is so important for us to help our patients and their families
in times of pain and stress. Unlike other therapy animals, facility
dogs and their handlers can be in a patient's room during medical
procedures to comfort children and families and help patients
achieve various clinical goals through pain management, procedural
support, outcome-driven play, sibling and family support."
The NutriSource Facility Dog Program at Sanford Children's will
be fueled 100% by philanthropy, meaning families will never receive
a bill for this important service.
"The unconditional love of a dog can do so much to lift spirits
during a stressful, difficult time for kids and families," said KLN
Family Brands President Chase
Rasmussen. "We are proud to help the outstanding medical
experts at Sanford Children's Hospital Fargo provide the best care
and compassion possible to the patients and families they serve.
Sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of a wet nose and a
wagging tail."
Fox is the newest addition to NutriSource's growing family of
facility and therapy dogs. In 2019, financial support from
NutriSource established the first-ever facility dog program at the
M Health Fairview University of
Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. NutriSource has since
gone on to providing funding for facility and therapy dog programs
at Boston Children's and Children's Mercy Kansas City. In August,
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago will introduce the NutriSource
Facility Dog Program because of financial support from
NutriSource.
About NutriSource® Pet Foods
NutriSource® is a line of premium pet food and treat products
manufactured by Tuffy's Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Treats,
subsidiaries of KLN Enterprises, Inc., a third-generation family
owned company based in Perham, MN.
Tuffy's Pet Foods has specialized in the manufacturing of pet food
and treats since 1964. NutriSource® has a long history of investing
in the health and well-being of pets throughout the world. Today,
NutriSource® offers a variety of different dog and cat food
products across their four lines of NutriSource®, NutriSource
PureVita®, NutriSource® Element Series and NutriSource® Choice.
NutriSource® product offerings include kibble, wet, treats and
toppers. For more information, visit
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/. Follow on Facebook and
Instagram.
About KLN Enterprises, Inc. dba KLN Family Brands
A third-generation family-owned company, KLN Family Brands is
headquartered in Perham, MN and is
comprised of Tuffy's Pet Foods and Tuffy's Treat Company,
manufacturers of NutriSource® and Kenny's Candy & Confections.
Tuffy's has been proudly producing quality pet foods since 1964.
Kenny's Candy & Confections, established in 2015, produces
great snack brands that include Wiley Wallaby® and Sweet Chaos®.
For more information on KLN Family Brands please visit
http://www.klnfamilybrands.com.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to
transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the
organization serves 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health
plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health
system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good
Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians
and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and
nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about
Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health
care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health
News.
Media Contact
Chase Rasmussen,
https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/, 218.347.0525,
Crasmussen@klnfamilybrands.com, https://klnfamilybrands.com/
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