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Oct 2, 2024As search and rescue efforts continue after Hurricane Helene brought powerful winds and catastrophic flooding to six states across the Southeast, Purina announced a $25,000 grant to Greater Good...
Sep 17, 2024Nestlé Purina PetCare to grant G.V. Ling Urinary Stone Laboratory up to $200,000 per year DAVIS, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration between Purina and the University of...
Feb 28, 2024Company's 2023 grants and pet food donations promoted the human animal bond and supported youth mental health ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Purina PetCare Company's belief that...
Jan 26, 2023Campaign will offer up to $200,000 for AVMF REACH Program to provide veterinarians relief from stress brought on by financial struggles of pet owners ST. LOUIS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --...
Apr 14, 2020Live-streamed event aims to raise funds and spirits during era of social distancingOver 80 animal shelters and rescue organizations across the United States have joined forces to create the National House Pawty, a livestreamed fundraiser set to take place on Facebook Saturday,...
Feb 12, 2019RedRover + Purina Purple Leash Project will Offer More than $500,000 in Grants to Keep Pets and People Safely Together While Escaping Domestic AbuseThe bond between pets and their owners is unbreakable, but the lack of pet-friendly housing options for domestic violence victims often leaves them with a heartbreaking decision – endure abuse...
Dec 20, 2018PAWS Act Provision in Recently Passed Farm Bill Establishes Grants to Make Domestic Violence Shelters and Services Pet FriendlyToday's signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts made by Purina and others to reshape the way domestic violence victims and...
Oct 23, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets in the southeast who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael. To aid in the relief, Purina is sending more than 25,000 pounds of pet food and cat litter...
Sep 14, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets impacted by Hurricane Florence. To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support immediate rescue efforts, purchase...
Apr 4, 2018Charitable contributions touch shelter pets, victims of natural disaster, domestic violenceWith 2017 being among the most active hurricane seasons in history, countless people and pets were affected by natural disasters last year. Animals can be especially vulnerable during hurricanes,...
Jun 29, 2017Advancing pet nutrition, making a big impact on pets, people and the planetNestlé Purina has released its 2016 Creating Shared Value report for the Americas, demonstrating how the company is making a positive impact for pets, people and the planet.
May 24, 2017Purina mobilizes 1,400 employees on "PetCare Pride Day" to make a big difference for pets and people in St. Louis areaDemonstrating an ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of pets and people, 1,400 Purina employees blanketed the greater St. Louis area on Tuesday during "PetCare Pride Day," the company's...
Mar 28, 2017The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce that...
Jan 10, 2017A $25,000 Purina Grant Goes Towards Dog Park UpgradesZanesville, OH – A $25,000 grant from the Nestlé Purina PetCare Foundation is giving local dog owners something to cheer about. The money will be used by the City of Zanesville and “Friends...
Dec 21, 2016Donation supports expansion of enrichment and training programs for shelter dogsSecond Chance Center for Animals is expanding its enrichment and training programs for shelter dogs with the opening of its Canine Sports Arena, made possible by a $25,000 donation from Nestlé...
- Dec 15, 2016
The AKC Canine Health Foundation will continue to invest in key canine health research initiatives thanks to a more than $35,000 donation from Purina® and thousands of pet owners across the nation.
- Nov 3, 2016Company also asking consumers to vote for their favorite military pet charity - Dogs on Deployment or Pets for Vets - and Purina will donate a total of $100,000
Nestlé Purina is celebrating Veterans Day with three days of military-focused events for Purina associates, spotlighting job opportunities for Veterans across the U.S., and giving a total of $100,000 to split between consumers' favorite military pet charity based on online votes at PureLoveForPets.com*.
Oct 12, 2016Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Purina Pet Haven celebrates the third park opened as part of Urban Resource Institute and Purina’s partnership to support victims of domestic violence and their petsUrban Resource Institute (URI) and Nestlé Purina PetCare hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 12 to celebrate the opening of the Purina Pet Haven, a space where residents and their pets can play in safety, located onsite at URI’s Urban Women’s New Beginnings domestic violence shelter.
- Oct 3, 2016The “Consider A Shelter Pet” multimedia campaign will feature one of the region’s largest adoption events
Currently only 27 percent of household pets nationwide* – and 40 percent locally – come from shelters**, due mostly to common misperceptions about the behavior, health and age of shelter pets. To address this issue, Nestlé Purina and local pet shelters have launched the “Consider A Shelter Pet” campaign.
Sep 8, 2016Saint Joseph Animal Shelter Receives $100,000 Grant from Purina for Renovation, Future ExpansionNestlé Purina granted a $30,000 donation to the Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) of St. Joseph, Inc., to fund an immediate renovation, which will take place September 10-18, and an additional $70,000 to help fund future expansion.
Jul 15, 2016Attraction for pet lovers celebrates strong bond between pets and peopleWhy is life better when shared with a pet? Purina invites pet lovers to find out through a new exhibit, titled "Better with Pets" – Discover Life with Dogs and Cats, now open at the Purina Farms...
Apr 29, 2016Initiative aims to raise up to $50,000 for the Petfinder Foundation to feed shelter pets in needST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is teaming up with former pro quarterback and current football analyst Brady Quinn and his wife, Olympic gymnast, Alicia Sacramone Quinn...
Oct 14, 2015Dog park ribbon-cutting celebrates the growth of URIPALS—URI’s initiative to shelter people and pets together—and URI’s partnership with PurinaNew York, NY – October 13, 2015 – Urban Resource Institute (URI) and Nestlé Purina PetCare (Purina) today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Manhattan’s first-ever dog park in a...
Oct 5, 2015Company, St. Louis-area shelters work together to showcase personality of shelter pets and increase pet adoptions through "Meet the Real Me" CampaignST. LOUIS (Oct. 5, 2015) – Pet shelters across the U.S. are facing a perception problem. As a result of common misperceptions regarding the health, behavior and age of shelter animals, currently...
- Aug 10, 2015Emmy-Nominated Actor Promotes the ONE Difference Campaign, Which Aims to Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Dogs
Purina ONE® announced today a partnership with actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson to promote its ONE Difference campaign, which benefits the Petfinder Foundation and celebrates those dedicated to making...
Jun 23, 2015Beneful Team Helps Jumpstart and Enhance Dog Park Projects for U.S. Dogs and OwnersST. LOUIS, MO. (June 23, 2015) / PR Newswire / — This year, Beneful dog food is celebrating the fifth year of its Dream Dog Park program by supporting dog park projects across the U.S....
- Jun 1, 2015Purina Cat Chow Partners with 50 Shelters Nationwide to Help Find Forever Homes for at Least 2,500 Shelter Cats; Submit Stories Using #MyRescueStory Hashtag to Help Support Cat Adoptions
Every cat has a tale, and for many their story includes a stay at an animal shelter. Each year, approximately 3.4 million U.S. cats are taken in by animal shelters, and unfortunately, only half of...
May 18, 2015St. Louis-based Nestlé Purina associates volunteered at sites around the metropolitan area May 19More than 1,300 Nestlé Purina associates used their hands, paint brushes, hammers and shovels to make a difference in the lives of the region’s pets, children, seniors and veterans. The...
- May 7, 2015Liz Taranda, a Volunteer Representing Clifton Animal Shelter in New Jersey, Wins Top Honor; Four Runners-up Volunteers Recognized, Earn $5,000 Donations for Their Respective Shelters
For more than 10 years, Liz Taranda has volunteered thousands of hours toward helping cats at the Clifton Animal Shelter in N.J. feel comfortable while staying at the shelter and find forever...
Apr 30, 2015During the month of May, Purina is giving away up to $50,000 in pet prizes and donating up to $30,000 to the Petfinder FoundationST. LOUIS (April 30, 2015) – Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is teaming up with celebrity power couple and pet lovers, pro football wide receiver, Eric Decker, and his wife country music...
- Apr 15, 2015
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2015)– Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continues its long-standing support of canine health with a donation of over $229,000 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation...
- Feb 24, 2015Actress Kate Walsh asks cat people to support a nominated volunteer By voting in the Purina Cat Chow Shelter Volunteer of the Year Contest; The shelter of the winning volunteer will win a $25,000 shelter makeover
Every animal shelter has that volunteer – the one who cleans the visiting rooms, goes door-to-door collecting blankets from the community, fosters cats and kittens, and spends countless...
- Dec 10, 2014Willow Creek Dog Park Joins the Ranks of Top Dog Destinations in the United States
Prescott, Ariz. (December 10, 2014) – Christmas came early for the dog-loving community of Prescott, Arizona, today as Beneful® unleashed the $500,000 Dream Dog Park renovation of Willow...
- Jul 10, 2014Actress and singer-songwriter Mandy Moore asks cat people nationwide to share their cat adoption stories through the Purina Cat Chow “Building Better Lives” program; Brand to donate more than $500,000 to shelters nationwide in just two years
MANDY MOORE JOINS purina cat chow to support cat-focused shelters nationwide through renovations, NUTRiTION AND ADOPTION EFFORT WITH DONATION totaling up to $325,000 ST. LOUIS (July 10, 2014)...
- May 19, 2014Purina® Dog Chow® Offers a Light & Healthy Solution to Managing the Dog's Weight
While dogs are considered man's best friend, a recent survey* revealed many owners may struggle with how to best care for their pudgy pooches. Since maintaining a healthy weight can add years to a...
- May 2, 2014The pet care company is giving away $100,000 in coupons and up to $50,000 to Adopt-A-Pet
Nestle Purina is teaming up with actress and pet lover Jordana Brewster, star of the Fast & Furious movie series and TNT's Dallas, to kick off the Paw It Forward movement today in honor of...
- Apr 21, 2014Purina ONE® teams up with television host, Carrie Ann Inaba, to take the Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge and unveil a café where cats are the “stars”
St. Louis, Mo. (April 21, 2014) – Purina ONE is building on the feline phenomenon already popular in Europe and Asia to open the first ever Cat Café in America. Patrons can sip...
- Apr 8, 2014Purina Cat Chow Partners with Tone it Up’s Karena Dawn and Katrina Hodgson to Educate Cat Owners about the Heavy Issue of Cat Obesity and to Drive 100,000 “Why Weight?” Pledges; Program will Donate $50,000 to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
ST. LOUIS (April 8, 2014) – As a cat owner, you know almost everything about your cat, from her favorite napping spot to playtime preferences. But her extra weight may not be so obvious....
Dec 11, 2013Friskies® Makes Holiday History with World Premiere of “Hard to Be a Cat at Christmas” Music Video Starring Grumpy Cat, Colonel Meow, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat and Oskar the Blind CatST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time ever, Friskies® gathered top Internet cat sensations Colonel Meow, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, Oskar the Blind Cat, and Grumpy Cat,...
Nov 12, 2013Friskies® Enlists Internet Cat Sensations Grumpy Cat, Colonel Meow, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat and Oskar the Blind Cat to Lend Their Celebrity to the CauseST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What would your cat do for a taste of wet cat food? Today, Friskies® launches its “If You Feed Me” campaign to support the position that all cats deserve a taste...
- Aug 1, 2013“Purina Picturing Pets Challenge” encourages pet owners nationwide to share their inspiring pet story for a chance to win Purina ONE® brand pet food and have a shelter donation made on their behalf
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2013 -- The key to helping shelter pets find homes isn't about pity--it's about changing perceptions. Purina ONE® and GOOD have teamed up to launch the Purina Picturing Pets...
- Jun 25, 2013Care Packages Valued at $50,000 in Food, Cat Care Supplies Delivered Today; Program Exceeds Original Donation Goal of $200,000 by $25,000
ST. LOUIS (June 25, 2013) – Thanks to the overwhelming support of cat people across the country, Purina® Cat Chow® announced that it exceeded its “50 Years. 50 Shelters.” program...
- May 13, 2013Pet Owners Can Cast Their Vote for a Local Cat Shelter; Brand will Donate $1 per Vote, up to $50,000 Total, in addition to Shelter Makeovers and Care Packages to Support 50 Facilities Nationwide
ST. LOUIS (MAY 13, 2013) – Whether you’re a new cat owner or have enjoyed the companionship of cats over the years, you know and appreciate the comfort and camaraderie of a cat –...
- Jan 28, 2013Pro Football Legend and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Daryl 'Moose' Johnston Takes His Dog To New Orleans Week of Big Game with App That Tracks and Monitors Canine Athletic Activity
Expert dog training is now available in the palm of your hand. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130128/CG49062LOGO) Purina Pro Plan P5, an innovative mobile app launched by Purina® Pro...
- Dec 6, 2011Efforts support ongoing commitment to donating food and funds to shelters
Purina ONE® has launched two new Shelter Pet Program initiatives. Beginning this week, QR code stickers will appear on the front of Purina ONE® dry cat food packages. For each person who scans...
- Oct 14, 2010Campaign Celebrates the Unique Bond between People and Their Pets; $150,000 Donated to Animal Welfare Organizations Across the Country
Purina and Ralphs, a division of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), announced today that the San Diego Humane Society created the "Top Pet Tale" in the third-annual "Tales for the Pet...
- Jul 19, 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare Company today announced it is contributing $550,000 to Stray Rescue, a St. Louis not-for-profit organization, to support the opening of its Companion Animal Center on Pine...
- Jul 1, 2002
Nestle Purina PetCare announced that its Flagstaff pet food plant has donated more than six tons of Purina brand products as requested by the Arizona Humane Society to help the four-legged victims...
- Jun 13, 2002
Nestle Purina PetCare today announced that its Denver pet food plant is donating a truckload of Purina and Friskies brand products to help the four-legged victims of the wildfires that continue to...
