The free pet clinic served over 150 local pets with wellness exams, vaccines and microchips and care packages, free of charge
On Sunday, April 27, American Humane Society, the country’s first national animal welfare organization, partnered with PEDIGREE Foundation and Mars to host a free pet wellness clinic in Nashville, TN.
95 pet families brought their cats and dogs to Nashville Soccer Club’s GEODIS Park on Sunday where Banfield Pet Hospital, and VCA Animal Hospital veterinarians provided free services.
“This clinic exemplifies our commitment to ensuring that every pet is safe and healthy, especially in communities vulnerable to natural disasters,” said Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. “We are proud to partner with organizations like PEDIGREE Foundation and Mars to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families.”
The clinic offered a range of services including wellness exams, rabies vaccinations, species-specific combo vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, and microchipping, along with care packages containing food, treats, leashes, bowls, waste bags, blankets, and more, all free of charge.
“We were proud to support the free pet wellness clinic in Nashville, TN alongside PEDIGREE Foundation and American Humane Society, helping local pet parents access critical care and resources to stay prepared for disasters and emergencies,” said Lisa Hackett Campbell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Mars Pet Nutrition North America. “At Mars, we’re committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work, and it was inspiring to see so many of our Associates step up to volunteer in service of pets.”
The wellness clinic was aimed to bring accessible pet health care to the community, equipping local pet parents with the tools and resources they need to safeguard the health and wellbeing of their cherished companions to give them long, happy lives.
“At PEDIGREE Foundation, we believe that every dog deserves a loving home and the care they need to live healthy, happy lives,” said Deb Fair, Executive Director of PEDIGREE Foundation. “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with American Humane Society to support impacted communities during a natural disaster and to deliver essential veterinary services and resources to pet families across the country. Events like the Nashville wellness clinic are a powerful example of how collaboration can remove barriers to pet care. When dogs are healthy, they have a better chance of finding loving homes.”
The overwhelming response from the Nashville community highlights the need for accessible pet care services and the importance of collaboration among local organizations.
Photos from the wellness clinic can be accessed here and can be credited to PEDIGREE Foundation.
For more information about future events and how you can support the American Humane Society’s mission, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org.
About American Humane Society:
American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.
About PEDIGREE Foundation
We believe every dog deserves a loving, forever home. PEDIGREE Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to help end pet homelessness. Nearly 3.1 million dogs end up in shelters and rescues every year, and nearly half never find a home. The foundation was established in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of PEDIGREE® food for dogs, to help increase dog adoption rates. We’ve awarded more than 6,300 grants and over $14 million to U.S. shelters and rescues that help dogs in need. Since launching our Canadian grant program in 2022, we have provided $345k CAD to local shelters and rescues in need across Canada, as well as $20k CAD in Disaster Relief. At PEDIGREE Foundation, we’re working toward a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well and loved. See how you can help at PedigreeFoundation.org
ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, SNICKERS® and BEN’S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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