The Humane Society of Harford County in Fallston, Md., has joined Hill's Pet Nutrition's Shelter Nutrition Partnership Program. Through this program, Hill's supplies HSHC with unlimited amounts of its Hill's Science Diet pet foods and only charges HSHC for shipping costs. HSHC will be standardizing its animals' diets by feeding only Hill's Science Diet brand wet and dry food.
The Shelter Nutrition Partnership helps shelter pets stay in their best health so they can be adopted quickly. Precisely balanced nutrition can make a dramatic difference for cats and dogs waiting to be adopted. Because the animals receive one brand of food, not only do they receive superior nutrition, but it also helps prevent intestinal problems and upset stomachs that occur from being fed many different donated brands.
Donations of food from the public must be from Hill's Pet Nutrition's product line; however, donations of cat and dog treats, dog biscuits, rawhides, chews, etc., can come from other brands. Any donations of food that are not Hill's brand will become part of HSHC's new food pantry to help families that are in need and having difficulty providing for a beloved pet.
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Published: Jan. 16, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Exercise video aimed at people with pets
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A Beverly Hills, Calif., fitness trainer known for helping celebrities shape up has created a program designed to help people and their pets work out together.
Gunnar Peterson teamed with pet food maker Hills Pet Nutrition Inc. to create "PetFit -- People and Pet Fitness Video with Gunnar Peterson," which will be free for download starting Jan. 22 at www.petfit.com.
Hills approached Gunnar, who owns four English Mastiffs, to help create the video as a way of drawing attention to the issue of pet obesity.
Thirty-five percent of cats and dogs in the United States are considered obese and it's hoped the video can help people and their pets have healthier lifestyles together.