PEDIGREE Foundation

This Halloween, we hope you're celebrating with two- and four-legged pals alike! If your pup is joining the fun, be sure to use these tips from our friends at North Shore Animal League America to keep them safe: https://ow.ly/In1L50TS7hy

This week's Adoption Tail features gorgeous Adele, a 66-pound bundle of affection. When she arrived at Friends of Homeless Animals, staff quickly realized that she had a habit of being a little too affectionate, which led to some negative behaviors. Adele worked with FOHA's behavioral consultants, a program supported by a PEDIGREE Foundation grant, throughout her six month stay. She learned to walk properly on a leash and to greet new people with a friendly sniff. Once Adele found her new family, she continued to work with FOHA's behavioral consultants to reinforce these behaviors and ensure she would thrive in her new environment. Congratulations, Adele!

We're so excited to announce our next best practice toolkit will launch on Friday November 1! "Traveling Tails: A guide to effective dog transport programs" provides impactful strategies to help shelters and rescue organizations establish transport programs, connect to transport networks, and ensure sustainable success. We'll be delving deeper into the toolkit with a free webinar on November 5 at 1:00pm CST! Kristen Hassen of Outcomes for Pets will be joined by Clare Callison of Austin Pets Alive! Mirah Horowitz of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Karen Walsh of ASPCA to discuss how transport provides positive outcomes for pets. Register for the webinar here: https://ow.ly/S06G50TSMcN

Today's Adoption Tail is a real treat! Sundae, a senior black lab, was her foster mother Lisa's 81st foster dog! Sundae was also the largest dog Lisa had ever cared for at 81 pounds. While in Lisa's care, veterinarians discovered Sundae had heart disease - ordinarily a condition that might make it difficult for a dog to get adopted, but not for Sundae. She joined Muttville Senior Dog Rescue's hospice program, in which Muttville covers the cost of palliative veterinary care for dogs with a life-limiting condition but a high quality of life. With that support, Sundae thrived with Lisa and has continued to live life to the fullest with her new family! Of course, she celebrated her new home with an ice cream sundae - how could she not!

Our hearts are with everyone affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and we’re doing everything we can to support shelters and rescue organizations caring for dogs in affected areas. Through our ongoing partnership with American Humane we’re supporting recovery efforts in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. We’ve also unlocked additional funding for Disaster Relief grants, working directly with affected shelters on the ground to provide immediate financial support. We know there is still so much to be done, and we are committed to supporting shelters and rescue organizations throughout the recovery process. If you’d like to help, you can donate here: https://ow.ly/A63M50TIlr2

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Our final Dogs & Data webinar, hosted with Shelter Animals Count and Kristen Hassen! This final session will focus on data-driven decision making. To register (and to view recaps of our previous sessions), click here: https://lnkd.in/erfUtY5z

Hey Nashville! If you're headed to tomorrow's Tennessee Titans game, check out the Titan Up Tailgate to grab an awesome Titan Up, Adopt a Pup shirt with a donation to PEDIGREE Foundation. Not in the Nashville area? Never fear - you can order the shirt online at dogsrulestore.com!

The 16th annual Mars Petcare Adoption Weekend kicks off today. If you’re thinking of adopting during this event, or anytime soon, please remember to consider all available dogs, including senior pups. A recent survey of U.S. shelters showed that adult and senior pets can make great matches as they are often social with people and other dogs, potty trained, and good on a leash. And remember that by finding a compatible pet - one who shares your interests, personality and lifestyle - you can create an enduring match and change a pet's life (and yours!) for the better. Nashville Humane Association Williamson County Animal Control & Adoption Center #MarsPetAdoption

The 16th annual Mars Pet Adoption Weekend is almost here, and PEDIGREE Foundation is working to ensure as many pets as possible can be placed in loving homes.  The newly released Mars Global Pet Parent Study found that 84% of dogs and cats are acquired before the age of 12 months. PEDIGREE Foundation surveyed its U.S. shelter partners and found that on average, dogs over the age of 6 months are in our shelter partners longer than puppies. In fact, senior dogs (7 years or older) stay double the length of time as puppies! Adult and senior dogs can make the perfect match as many are often social with people and other dogs, potty trained, and good on a leash. If you’re thinking of adopting during this event, or anytime soon, remember that by finding a compatible pet - one who shares your interests, personality, and lifestyle - you can create an enduring match and change a pet's life (and yours!) for the better. ❤️ Take a look a some of the adorable pups for adoption during this year’s event from Nashville Humane Association and Williamson County Animal Center! #MarsPetAdoption

We are immensely proud to support the critical work that American Humane is doing for animals affected by Hurricane Helene. The need for assistance remains high and will continue to grow. Please consider helping us support impacted shelters in North Carolina, East Tennessee and organizations like American Humane who are on the ground supporting displaced dogs. Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/eWJ6EDqr