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In this section of the Purina News Center, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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May 24, 2022Annual day of service assisted thousands of local families and petsST. LOUIS (May 24, 2022) – For more than 125 years, Purina has been giving back to pets and people in need. Recently, more than 1,200 St. Louis-based Purina employees took part in the company’s 21
May 2, 2022Through the Purple Leash Project, Purina and the nonprofit RedRover aim to make 25 percent of domestic violence shelters pet-friendly by 2025 ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of...
May 2, 2022Purina Cat Chow Teams Up with Pet Partners and Institute on Aging to Provide Free Virtual Therapy Cat Visits for Seniors during Mental Health Awareness Month ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...
Apr 27, 2022ST. LOUIS, April 27, 2021 – As firefighters continue efforts to contain wildfires burning across the southwest, Purina announced a $10,000 grant to the United Way of Northern Arizona’s Crisis...
Apr 13, 2022A University of Missouri study, funded by Purina, shows pet ownership helps reduce stress for parents and their children with autism via strong human-animal bond interactions. The results of the...
Apr 6, 2022#1 Vet Recommended Probiotic Brand to Support Calm Behavior now Available for Cats ST. LOUIS , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has announced that Calming Care,...
Mar 31, 2022RALEIGH, NC (March 30, 2022) – 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...
Mar 25, 2022San Diego, California-Based Pet Startup Wins Additional Funding and Support from Purina in Annual Competition ST. LOUIS, March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five pet care startups from across the U.S....
Mar 16, 2022Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 Provides $3 Million for Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act Grant ProgramWASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 16, 2022 -- The Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act Coalition today celebrated the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, which for the third year in a row,...
Feb 8, 2022Five New Grants Will Benefit Shelters in Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Ohio, Virginia, and PennsylvaniaPurina and the nonprofit RedRover have awarded five Purple Leash Project grants to help local domestic violence shelters make pet-friendly transformations. The latest grant recipients include The...
Jan 25, 2022Pet care startups from Boston, Bloomington, MN, Los Angeles, Oro Valley, AZ, and San Diego Win Cash Prize and Support from Pet Care Experts at Purina in Sixth Annual CompetitionFive pet care startups from across the U.S. have been selected as the 2022 winners of the sixth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. From a company giving dog breath a lasting mint...
- Jan 12, 2022
To honor actress, comedian and fellow pet and animal lover, Betty White, Purina and Petfinder join fans in taking the #BettyWhiteChallenge and making donations to animal organizations in her...
Dec 15, 2021As first responders continue search and rescue efforts in the wake of the recent tornadoes that swept across six states in the South and Midwest United States, Purina announced a $25,000 grant to...
Dec 14, 2021ST. LOUIS, December 14, 2021 – As first responders continue search and rescue efforts in the wake of the recent tornadoes that swept across six states in the South and Midwest United States,...
Nov 22, 2021Busy Philipps, Actress, Author and Podcast Host, Partners with Purina to Commemorate 20 years of Incredible Dogs and Thanksgiving Day MemoriesThis Thanksgiving, the National Dog Show Presented by Purina is giving pet lovers something extra to celebrate as Purina, NBC and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia mark the 20th anniversary of the...
Nov 17, 2021New Purina Pet Behavior Study Shows Cats Are Dialed in to Human Attentiveness, Especially When They Need a Helping PawWhen dogs need help, a bark, paw or even a flash of those infamous puppy dog eyes can give their humans an attention-grabbing cue, but new Purina research shows that cats have their own methods...
Oct 26, 202175 new jobs created in Bloomfield, increased production for Tidy CatsBLOOMFIELD, October 26, 2021 – Purina leaders gathered in southeast Missouri to celebrate the completion of a $250 million expansion at the company’s Bloomfield, Missouri, cat litter factory....
Oct 13, 2021Fancy Feast's 2021 holiday offerings include new holiday inspired meals in a stocking stuffer sleeve, the 2021 advent calendar, holiday ornament and exclusive cookie cutterThere is a lot to be excited about for this year's Feastivities. Fancy Feast, the most-popular gourmet wet cat food brand in the U.S., has announced the launch of their new holiday items,...
Oct 5, 2021Journalist and Pet Lover, Tamron Hall, Continues Partnership with the Purple Leash Project to Broaden Awareness About the Gap in Resources for Domestic Abuse Survivors with PetsAs the pandemic continues, so does the urgent need for more resources for survivors of domestic abuse. This October, during National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Purina and the nonprofit...
Sep 20, 2021Shelter Closures, Natural Disasters and an Influx of Strays Drives Surge of Pets in Need of Forever HomesWith many shelters and rescues nationwide reaching capacity, there has never been a better time to consider adopting a new pet. According to Petfinder, a searchable pet adoption resource and...
Sep 1, 2021Support for veterans with PTSD continues with fourth annual "Service Dog Salute" campaignIn honor of Service Dog Awareness Month this September and its fourth annual Service Dog Salute campaign, Dog Chow is releasing a new documentary short film titled "Even Heroes Need Heroes" to...
Aug 31, 2021As Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing strong, sustained winds, a life-threatening storm surge and widespread flooding and power...
Aug 13, 2021Domestic Violence Shelters in Virginia, Iowa, Maine and Ohio Receive Funding for Pet-Friendly UpgradesPurina and the nonprofit RedRover today announced four new Purple Leash Project shelter grant recipients, deepening their commitment to providing resources for domestic abuse survivors and their...
Jul 20, 2021New Survey from Purina Finds That Employees and Companies are Ready to Embrace Pet-Friendly Work Policies, Company Offers Tips to Help Make This TransitionAs many people adjusted to the extended work-from-home conditions over the last year, our four-legged friends served as our ever-present companions, favorite new colleagues, and a source of...
Jul 8, 2021One thing most kitten owners can agree on? The belief that feeding kitten food provides a head start to a lifetime of healthA Purina survey, released today, found that nearly all kitten owners accurately identify their youngest cat as a kitten based on an age of less than 12 months, yet owners are divided on how long...
Jun 30, 2021Global pet care manufacturer, County’s largest employer, to increase capacity at existing production facilityRICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a leading manufacturer of pet care products, will invest $182 million to expand its manufacturing operation...
Jun 21, 2021Register for the 28-Day Challenge and help more dogs and cats find homes by raising up to $28,000 for the Petfinder FoundationPurina ONE® is teaming up with award winning choreographer, dancer, actor and singer, Derek Hough, to help adoptable pets find their forever homes this summer. "I've always been passionate about...
Jun 11, 2021Purina Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond Studies Program Invites Researchers to Investigate the Healing Power of Dogs and Cats and the Human-Pet ConnectionThe scientists and pet experts at Purina are searching for passionate researchers interested in studying the bond between pets and people as part of its bi-annual Purina Sponsorship for...
Jun 1, 2021Free food for pets and their owners provided to people in need as part of company’s 20th annual day of serviceST. LOUIS (May 24, 2021) – Purina continued its tradition of giving back to pets and people in need by observing its 20th annual PetCare Pride Day: a day during the work week devoted to community service...
May 25, 2021$19 million investment supports launch of Fancy Feast Savory CravingsNestlé Purina PetCare today announced the completion of a $19 million expansion project in Dunkirk, New York, to increase production capacity for Fancy Feast Savory Cravings, a new cat treat...
May 10, 2021Company provided more than $35 million in funding and product donations in 2020 to nonprofits organizations and programs promoting racial equityST. LOUIS, May 10, 2021 – Nestlé Purina PetCare Company’s commitment to supporting individuals, communities and our planet proved more critical than ever in 2020, as many experienced...
May 3, 2021Purina and the nonprofit RedRover expand Purple Leash Project efforts to help ensure 25 percent of domestic violence shelters are pet-friendly by 2025This May, National Pet Month, Purina is proud to offer specially-marked packaging for several of its products in support of the Purple Leash Project, a national initiative founded by Purina and...
Apr 12, 2021Signing up triggers a donation towards keeping cats in homes through the Petfinder FoundationPurina Pro Plan has partnered with actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik to kick-off The LiveClear Challenge, encouraging cat owners with cat allergen sensitivities to discover the life-changing...
Apr 5, 2021Developed by chefs, the Petites Feast Cookbook provides cat owners a taste of the new Petites meal options.Fancy Feast, the most popular brand of gourmet wet cat food in the US, is celebrating the launch of Petites, their premier line of single serve entrées, by releasing a companion cookbook for...
Mar 31, 2021Global Pet Care Powerhouse to be Official Kit Sponsor of St. Louis CITY SCJust six months after St. Louis CITY SC unveiled its name, crest and colors, the club today introduced Purina as the team's first founding partner and kit sponsor, bringing together two female-led...
Mar 25, 2021Denver-Based Pet Startup Wins Additional Funding and Support from Purina in Annual CompetitionFive pet care startups from across the U.S. virtually pitched their businesses to pet industry influencers and investors in a bid to win the 2021 Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina....
Mar 19, 2021RALEIGH, N.C. (March 19, 2021) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Purina has donated...
Feb 24, 2021The Preserving Families COVID Relief Grant is helping HSMO place Purina pet food and other necessities in St. Louis food pantries as the pandemic continues to disrupt the communityThe Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) received $21,500 from PetSmart Charities through its Preserving Families COVID Relief Grant to support St. Louis pet owners...
Feb 23, 2021Abdallah Elayan and his cat gamer Enzo named first official "Friskies Cat Fishing Champion"This past year, people have spent more time at home than ever before, and as cited by Forbes, gaming has been on the rise across the country. While humans have been honing their gaming skills,...
Feb 18, 2021Innovative Formula Wins in Cat Care Category as First-and-Only Food that Reduces the Major Allergen in Cat Hair and DanderToday, Pro Plan LiveClear announced its win as Product of the Year for 2021, receiving top honors in the cat care category. Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product...
Feb 9, 2021Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Provides $2.5 Million for Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act Grant ProgramWASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2021 The PAWS Act Coalition, a group of non-profit and for-profit organizations, lauded the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. For the second...
Feb 9, 2021Annual Program Raises Over 3.7 Million Meals for Shelter Pets Most Impacted By COVID-19Seattle, Wash. (February 9, 2021) Greater Good Charities, a national nonprofit benefiting people, pets and the planet, raised over $186,000 in cash donations from pet lovers across the U.S. during...
Jan 27, 2021Five pet care startups awarded a total of $50,000 prize money and support from PurinaFive pet care startups from across the U.S. have been selected as the 2021 winners of the fifth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. From pet diagnostic health tools and sous-vide...
Jan 14, 2021Domestic Violence Shelters in Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Mississippi and Tennessee to receive funding for pet-friendly upgrades from the Purple Leash ProjectPurina and the nonprofit RedRover continue their commitment to domestic abuse survivors by awarding six more Purple Leash Project grants to domestic violence shelters across the country this...
Jan 11, 2021People’s Choice Pup also AnnouncedRecognizing that work on the family farm takes everyone pitching in and doing their part, including four-legged friends, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest three years ago. The...
Dec 8, 2020Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company will invest $550 million to expand its Hartwell, Georgia, pet food manufacturing facility, creating up to 130 jobs in...
Dec 2, 2020Van Ness Shares Helpful Tips For Pets to De-Stress and Stay Active This Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, Purina has teamed up with pet parent and self-care guru – Jonathan Van Ness – to share how pet owners can create meaningful moments for their pets, whether it's giving...
Nov 23, 2020Pet care company gives financial boost and national spotlight to organizations serving pets and pet owners as survey shows many consumers plan to increase nonprofit donations in midst of pandemicWhile Thanksgiving traditions may look a bit different this year, the spirit of giving during the season is more important than ever with so many individuals and organizations struggling to make...
Nov 12, 2020Consumers can now scoop product and recycle bulky packaging through circular shopping partnerCat litter leader Purina Tidy Cats today announced the launch of its LightWeight Free & Clean cat litter available via Loop, a global shopping platform for foods and household goods aimed at...
Nov 2, 2020Nestlé Purina PetCare today announced that effective January 1, 2021, Joseph R. Sivewright will transition from his position as Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Purina PetCare for the Americas,...