Central Garden & Pet and Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation Form a Partnership to Find Good Homes for Cats and Dogs.WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek, residential city (1990 pop. 60,569), Contra Costa co., W Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area; inc. 1914. It is the trade and shipping center of an extensive agricultural area where walnuts are among the major product. , Calif. -- Vince Gill  The introduction of this article is too short.To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, it should be expanded. and Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25 1960 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her Contemporary Christian music and pop music, as well as an author and occasional actress. to Appear at "Stars to the Rescue" Fundraiser on January 8, 2005 Central Garden & Pet Company (Nasdaq:CENT), a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets, has joined forces with Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation ("ARF") is a "No-Kill" animal shelter based in Walnut Creek, California. ARF saves abandoned and injured animals, as well as running programs to bring dog and cat visits to abused children, hospital patients, seniors and shut-ins. (ARF) to ensure the humane treatment of companion animals and to bring people and animals together to enrich each other's lives. Central is a sponsor of ARF's 14th annual celebrity fund raising gala "Stars to the Rescue." The charity event helps raise money for all of ARF's life-saving programs. Joining host Tony La Russa on this special evening will be Vince Gill, Amy Grant and other top celebrities and entertainers. "We are very excited about the new relationship between Central and ARF," said Jim Heim, President of Central's Pet division. "We are committed to help ARF through a variety of initiatives including product donations and event sponsorship. We want to help make a difference, to save and better the lives of rescued animals and promote stronger relationships between companion animals and their guardians." Central and ARF share common goals including providing animals stable and loving homes, creating educational programs that use innovative methods to introduce the higher ideals of compassion toward animals and people, and defining responsible pet guardianship. "Central has a reputation for quality and innovation, and given their position as a major manufacturer and distributor, we're excited about having them as a partner and look forward to working with them," said Tony La Russa, founder of ARF. About Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation The catalyst for ARF came in May of 1990 during a baseball game Noun 1. baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League between the Oakland Athletics “Philadelphia Athletics” redirects here. For other uses, see Philadelphia Athletics (disambiguation). The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. and the New York Yankees  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. when a stray cat wandered onto the playing field. Tony, then the Manager of the Oakland A's, coaxed the cat into the dugout, secured its safety for the remainder of the game, then took responsibility for the animal. His experience with this cat was the genesis for the founding of ARF, a no-kill organization with people rescuing animals and then animals rescuing people. ARF's Human Animal Bond programs allow people to experience the unconditional love This article is about concept of unconditional love. For other uses, see Unconditional love (disambiguation).Unconditional love is a concept that means showing love towards someone regardless of his or her actions or beliefs. and acceptance of dogs and cats while assisting those in disadvantaged circumstances. ARF's programs strengthen the human animal bond for the elderly, residents of assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. centers, teens at juvenile hall, high school students, grade school students and young children through programs that are national models of excellence. For more information, please visit www.arf.net. About Central Garden & Pet Company Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog, cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Kaytee, All-Glass Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited, Zodiac, Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH TFH Technische Fachhochschule (German: Engeneering College/University) TFH 24 Hours (Movie) TFH Thread from Hell (newsgroups) TFH Tinfoil Hat TFH Thanks For Helping , Four Paws and Interpet. Our lawn and garden products include grass seed, wild bird food, weed and insect control products, decorative outdoor patio products and ant control products. These products are sold under a number of brand names, including Pennington, Norcal Pottery, New England Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly Miller, Matthews Four Seasons, AMDRO and Grant's. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the Company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at www.centralgardenandpet.com. |
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