The One Health Initiative supports pets on both ends by providing free oral health and hygiene products to pet owners, and veterinary medical care and pet nutrition for their pets.
Overland Park, Kansas, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Hills) and its parent company Colgate-Palmolive (Colgate) today Street Dog Coalitionis a nonprofit organization that provides free veterinary care and related services to pet owners who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This partnership will allow the Street Dog Coalition to further their work by distributing essential oral health products and Hill’s Pet Food to the communities the organization serves. One Health An approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and our shared environment.
Homeless pet owners and their dogs received free Hill’s Pet Nutrition Science Diet dog food at the Street Dog Coalition Veterinary Clinic held in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Convention in Austin, Texas.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, in collaboration with parent company Colgate-Palmolive, is celebrating becoming a Legacy Level sponsor of the Street Dog Coalition as part of a joint effort to support both ends of the leash by providing free oral health products and pet nutrition.
This new legacy-level partnership kicked off with a special Street Dog Coalition pop-up veterinary clinic. June 24, 2024In conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association Conference Austin, TexasA highlight of the clinic was the unveiling of the Street Dog Coalition’s new RV, which expands the Street Dog Coalition’s reach into rural areas with little or no access to veterinary care facilities. The RV was made possible with support from Hill’s and Colgate.
“As longtime partners of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we’re excited to expand our collaboration,” said Dr. Hilary Wheeler, medical director for the Street Dog Coalition. “The increased support from Hill’s and Colgate-Palmolive will allow us to provide even more access to critical veterinary care and pet nutrition while also supporting people’s oral health.”
This new collaborative partnership builds on Hill’s previous support of the Street Dog Coalition and the community clinics it hosts across the country. Hill’s veterinarians and team members volunteer at these events throughout the year. Pet owners who attend the clinic will receive a complimentary Hill’s Science Diet dog or cat nutritional supplement, as well as a care package of free essential oral health products for the pet owner themselves.
“Our collaboration with the Street Dog Coalition aligns perfectly with Hill’s focus on transforming pets’ lives through science-based nutrition and Colgate’s purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, pets and the planet,” Dr. Colgate said. Karen Shenoy“Our partnership is about more than distributing pet nutrition and essential health and hygiene products — it’s about empowering pet owners who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and helping them enjoy more time together for themselves and their pets,” said John Myers, U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer, Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
More information about the partnership can be found here. www.streetdogcoalition.org/oursupporters.
About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago, Hill’s Pet Nutrition has been committed to providing the best nutrition for pets through extensive research and a scientific understanding of pets’ specific needs. Our team of more than 220 veterinarians, nutritionists and food scientists is constantly working to develop innovative solutions for pet health. Hill’s offers a broad line of products, including Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition products and Science Diet health products, available in veterinary clinics and specialty pet stores worldwide. For more information about our products and nutritional philosophy, please visit our website at: Hill’s Pet.
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative, growing company reimagining a healthier future for all people, pets and the planet. Focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition, we sell products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands including Colgate, Palmolive, Elmex, Hello, Meridor, Sorriso and Tom’s of. MaineElta MD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Women’s Speed StickPCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, MurphySoupline, Suavitel, Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet, we are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community well-being. This includes reducing plastic waste, increasing recycling, conserving water, conserving natural resources and our achievements in improving children’s oral health through our Colgate Bright Smile, Bright Futures programs, which have reached approximately 1.7 billion children and their families since 1991. Learn more about Colgate’s global business and how we’re building a future where people can smile. Colgate Palmolive.
About the Street Dog Coalition
The Street Dog Coalition (SDC) started with one team in 2015. Fort Collins, Colorado We are now a national non-profit organization with teams in over 60 cities across the country. united states of america We provide free veterinary care and related services to the pets of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Volunteers include veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, students, social workers, human health care professionals, and advocates for the human-animal bond. SDC’s four core values are unconditional love, compassionate action, free collaboration, and trust. SDC sees the leash as a lifeline, values the life on both ends, and provides service with compassion and kindness without judgment or conditions. SDC’s legacy sponsors include Merck Animal Health, Western Veterinary Partners, The ElleVet Project, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition (a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive). For more information or to donate, please visit www.sdc.com/. Click here for details.
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