'Tis the Season to Give Pet Gifts That Keep on Giving; Pet Product Manufacturers Unleash New Breed of Products That Raise Money for Pet Charities Just in Time for The Holidays.GREENWICH, Conn. -- If giving is better than receiving, giving pet gifts this holiday season just got better. Pet owners can feel good about pampering their pooches while supporting a worthy cause at the same time thanks to a growing number of companies offering products designed specifically to raise money for charitable organizations. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA APPMA American Pet Products Manufacturers Association ) 2005-2006 National Pet Owners Survey, close to 154 million pet owners are expected to spend $2.6 billion on pet gifts this holiday season. If some of those shoppers select fund-raising products, charities and the animals and people they help are poised to receive a gift of their own. Pet products that keep on giving this holiday season include: --Matching human and pet Silicon Bracelets by Doggles(R) are great stocking stuffers for you and your pet. The bracelets are embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. with the word "Speak!" and come in a variety of swirled colors including white, light blue, royal blue, and purple. Net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). support no-kill animal shelters across the country. The pet bracelet comes with a buckle for easy on/off accessorizing. www.doggles.com. --Rally to Rescue Collars by Purina Pro Plan(R) also raise money for pet shelters nationwide. The purple Rally to Rescue Collars come with a matching wristband wristband An identifying bracelet attached to a Pt's wrist at the time of admission to a health care facility, which may be the only identifier used during a person's stay in a hospital for pet owners. The program wishes to raise $1 million for shelters with 100 percent of the net proceeds benefiting participating organizations. The collars cost $5 and can be purchased at pet rescue organizations nationwide or online at www.rallytorescue.org. --Planet Dog's Ribbon Ringos and Buddies are fund-raising dog toys that make excellent gifts that give back by raising money for the fight against breast and prostate cancer prostate cancer, cancer originating in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the leading malignancy in men in the United States and is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in men. . The Pink Ribbon Ringo supports the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Blue Ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize Ringo and Blue Ribbon Buddy support the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The Ringos are hollow and whimsically shaped, curiously durable, awkwardly bouncy, unsinkably buoyant and peppermint peppermint: see mint. peppermint Strongly aromatic perennial herb (Mentha piperita, mint family), source of a widely used flavouring. Native to Europe and Asia, it has been naturalized in North America. scented. The Blue Ribbon Buddy is a soft, snuggly fleece dog toy with an embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. blue ribbon just over the heart. www.planetdog.com. --Lupine Inc. and CharityPet.com have partnered to support humane efforts. By purchasing a Lupine lupine or lupin (l  `pĭn), any species of the genus Lupinus, annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of the family Leguminosae (pulse family). Inc. product through the Charity Pet Web site, the company will make a donation of 25% of the product price to the charity of your choice listed at checkout. Lupine is a well-known manufacturer of fine woven nylon collars and leads for pets. www.charitypet.com. --Paul Newman, founder of Newman's Own Organics, has recently expanded his line of organic pet food for dogs and cats with heart-shaped organic dog treats in four flavors that raise money for animal-related causes. Like all of Newman's Own Organics' premium pet food products, the Heart Shaped Treats are made with human-grade ingredients and organic grains and vegetables. The treats contain no wheat, corn, soy, or hydrogenated oil, and are certified by Oregon Tilth to be free of pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, artificial preservatives preservatives, n.pl food additives that hinder spoilage by reducing the growth of microorganisms. Include nitrates and nitrites, benzoates and sulfites, and many others. , or synthetic colors and dyes. Paul Newman gives away all of his after-tax profits from Newman's Own Organics' royalties to charitable organizations. www.newmansownorganics.com. A list of many other great new gift ideas for pets is available at www.appma.org/pressreleases. APPMA reminds pet owners to keep safety in mind this holiday season to better ensure a happy and safe holiday season for the entire family. Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association is the nation's leading not-for-profit trade organization serving the interests of the pet products industry and educating the public on the many joys and health benefits associated with pet ownership. APPMA's membership consists of nearly 850 companies, which include large corporations as well as growing enterprises worldwide. Every year APPMA does extensive research utilizing a number of industry and affiliated sources to track the overall size of the pet industry and also conducts a comprehensive survey of pet owners every two years. Visit APPMA online at www.appma.org. |
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