Seattle, Wash., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Good Charities is partnering with Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the global nonprofit’s annual Shelter Bowl event. The event will provide millions of healthy pet foods and thousands of doses of NexGard® PLUS at animal shelters and rescues nationwide. Additionally, Boehringer Ingelheim and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will match every donation made to the Shelter Bowl, which runs from January 29 to February 11, 2024, dollar for dollar, up to $60,000.
“Animal shelters continue to face economic hardship, staffing, and veterinary shortages, making it a challenge for many of them to properly care for their pets,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. “The Shelter Bowl will help keep shelter pets across the country protected and well-fed.”
The Shelter Bowl pre-game begins on January 22. It invites participants to “kick a field goal” for shelter pets by submitting their email addresses to generate free product donations . Product donations go to animal welfare organizations, including nutritious, science-led pet food from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and monthly flea, tick, heartworm, roundworm, and hookworm protection from Boehringer Ingelheim .
“Animal shelters continue to face increasing challenges as they work tirelessly to find loving homes for deserving pets in their care, so this year’s Shelter Bowl comes to an important time to shine a light on this tremendous need,” said Caroline Chulick, Senior Vice President of US Marketing at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “For more than two decades, Hill’s has supported the heroic work of thousands of animal shelters through our Food, Shelter & Love program, and we’re proud to join the Shelter Bowl again this year as we work together to find innovative ways to raise funds to help end pet homelessness.”
“At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are deeply committed to animal welfare,” said Daniel Watkins, Head of the US Pet Business at Boehringer Ingelheim. “Animal shelters provide an important service to our communities by offering shelter to animals in need. We believe that every animal deserves a chance at a healthy life with a to family, and we are honored to play a part in making that a reality.”
Working with its partners, Greater Good Charities will distribute Shelter Bowl donations. To learn more or donate to the Shelter Bowl, please visit GreaterGood.org/Field-Goal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The most frequently reported adverse reactions reported in clinical trials were diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, and itching. NexGard® PLUS chews contain afoxolaner, a member of the isoxazoline class, which has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions, including tremors, ataxia, and seizures in dogs with or without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. The safe use of NexGard® PLUS chews have not been tested in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Dogs should be checked for existing heartworm infection before starting heartworm disease prevention. For more information or for complete prescribing information, speak with your veterinarian, call 888-637-4251 or visit NexGardPLUS.com.
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About Greater Good Charities
Greater Good Charities is a 501(c)(3) global nonprofit organization that works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and promoting good. Greater Good Charities, with a Four-Star rating on Charity Navigator and wearing the Platinum Seal GuideStarhas invested more than $650 million in impact, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support to charities in 121 countries since 2007. To learn more about how Greater Good strengthens Charities do good around the world, please visit greatergood .org or follow Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. For veterinarians, pet owners, producers, and governments in more than 150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of products and services to improve the health and welfare of companion animals and livestock.
As a global leader in the animal health industry and as part of the family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term view. The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, people are healthier. By leveraging synergies between our Animal Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering value through innovation, we improve the health and well-being of both.
About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to science-led pet nutrition, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is on a mission to help nurture and extend the special bonds between people and their pets. Hill’s is committed to pioneering research for dogs and cats using a scientific understanding of their specific needs. As a leading veterinarian recommending pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. Hill’s Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition along with our everyday health product line, Hill’s Science Diet, are sold in veterinary clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about our products and nutritional philosophy, visit HillsPet.com.
