Petopia.com's 'Million Pet Mercy Mission' Generates Overwhelming Support With New Partners.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1999-- Dr. Marty Becker, Along With Leading Organizations and Foundations, Authors, Veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
Trainers, Give Two Paws Up to Mission Strong signs of support and solidarity are emerging in the pet community for its bold new initiative, the "Million Pet Mercy Mission," Petopia.com announced today. More key partners have joined the crusade to find loving homes for one million of the estimated six million pets threatened with euthanasia in the year 2000. Important pet-loving organizations, trainers and celebrities, including the Doris Day Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1924)[1] is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Doris Day. A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image, Day was one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Animal Foundation, renowned veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. and behavior expert Dr. Rolan Tripp, and National PetCare Centers, Inc., have joined co-founder and Chicken Soup chicken soup Chicken broth Folk medicine Jewish penicillin A fowl broth with a long tradition as a home remedy for URIs, which may be a nasal decongestant, inhibit growth of pneumococci in vitro, and stimulate immune responsiveness in WBCs Mainstream medicine A for the Cat & Dog Lovers's Soul co-author Dr. Marty Becker, the ASPCA ASPCA abbr. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ASPCA n abbr (= American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) → SPA f , Petfinder -- the largest online shelter adoption network, and The Amanda Foundation in supporting the Mission. "We are witnessing an unprecedented avalanche of commitment. Passionate people are moving past the rhetoric of the problem to the reality of providing solutions," said Dr. Marty Becker. "Success for Petopia.com isn't just the number of hits and products sold, it is the number of lives saved," said Andrea Reisman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Petopia.com. "The Internet plays a critical role in uniting individuals in a common pet-centric cause, and bringing animal shelters online to increase pet adoption Pet adoption usually refers to the process of taking guardianship of and responsibility for a pet that a previous owner has abandoned or otherwise abdicated responsibility for. rates is just one example of how it is making a positive impact." The following individuals and organizations have joined the Million Pet Mercy Mission and will provide services to meet the three core initiatives; preventing the birth of unwanted animals by aggressively promoting and subsidizing spaying spaying: see castration. and neutering neu·ter adj. 1. Grammar a. Neither masculine nor feminine in gender. b. Neither active nor passive; intransitive. Used of verbs. 2. a. ; slowing the inflow of pets into shelters by helping with proper pet selection; and turbo-charging the outflow of pets from shelters through online rescue efforts to find loving homes for pets. Doris Day Animal Foundation The Doris Day Animal Foundation is a fearless crusader for animal rights and the prevention of animal cruelty. They are the official organizer of the renowned Spay spay v. To surgically remove the ovaries of an animal. spay, spey to remove the ovaries. See also ovariohysterectomy. spay hook see spay hook. Day USA and vigorously support the Million Pet Mercy Mission. The 6th Annual Spay Day USA provides an incredible opportunity to help stop the tragedy of companion animal overpopulation overpopulation Situation in which the number of individuals of a given species exceeds the number that its environment can sustain. Possible consequences are environmental deterioration, impaired quality of life, and a population crash (sudden reduction in numbers caused by before it has a chance to start. Ginny the Dog who Rescues Cats Ginny the Dog who Rescues Cats and her best friend Philip Gonzalez, the co-author of The Blessing of the Animals and The Dog Who Rescues Cats, openly endorse the Mission. A shelter pet herself, Ginny has an uncanny ability to find, rescue, and nurture ailing cats. Inspired by her example, Philip devotes his life to animal rescue and supports the Million Pet Mercy Missions' goal of saving pets' lives through finding and providing care to sick and ailing pets. Dr. Rolan Tripp Dr. Rolan Tripp, an accomplished veterinarian and noted lecturer on animal behavior, will support the Million Pet Mercy Mission through his programs that focus on creating a bond between pets and their caregivers. Dr. Tripp has more than 20 years experience in treating pets with behavior problems and is a paid behavior consultant to Animal Planet. He is currently on a national speaker tour addressing pet separation anxiety and garnering support for the Million Pet Mercy Mission. National PetCare Centers, Inc. National PetCare Centers, Inc. is a family of more than 70 veterinary practices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. with a focus on providing pets with the highest quality veterinary medical and ancillary care, while providing clients with outstanding service and compassion. Founded and managed by veterinarians, National PetCare Centers will use its extended presence to support the Million Pet Mercy Missions goal for raising awareness Raising awareness is a common phrase advocacy groups use to justify a particular event, brochure or even the entire organization. Raising awareness refers to alerting the general public that a certain issue exists and should be approached the way the group desires. of pet overpopulation, adoptions and behavioral training. According to CEO Gary D. Burge, DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. , National PetCare Centers is committed to educating pet owners on this life saving mission. Birds and Animals Unlimited Birds and Animals Unlimited owns, trains and manages the careers of animals in the film industry. A longtime leader in the business, they have managed the careers of such notable stars as Moose, a.k.a. "Eddie" from Frasier, Freckles freckles Ephilides Brown macules, often exacerbated on sun-exposed zones of the skin surface, which disappear during the winter, and most commonly affecting the fair-skinned, especially of Celtic stock. See Macule. Cf Nevus. and Maisey from 101 Dalmatians, and even the American Bulldog from the Little Rascals. Many celebrity pets have a rags to riches story -- having been rescued from a shelter and then achieved stardom. Birds and Animals Unlimited will join with Petopia.com in showcasing celebrity pets that have risen from shelter pet to superstar. "Moose was on his way to a shelter when he was rescued," said Lorraine Putnam, operations manager for Birds and Animals Unlimited. "Seventy to seventy-five percent of our dogs come from shelter and rescue foundations. The Million Pet Mercy Mission is an excellent vehicle for teaching people that sometimes the most magical of pets, whether for the family or the film world, can be found in your hometown shelter." Bash Dibra Bash Dibra is a noted dog behaviorist Behaviorist 1. One who accepts or assumes the theory of behaviorism (behavioral finance in investing.) 2. A psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism. Notes: When it comes to investing, people may not be as rational as they think. , 'dog trainer to the stars' and author of DogSpeak. Bash has trained the pets of such celebrities as Matthew Broderick, Kathleen Turner, and Alec Baldwin. Through gaining a better understanding of your pet's body language and environment, behavior-challenged canines learn how to avoid the shelter and stay in their happy homes. Dr. Ian Dunbar Dr. Ian Dunbar, a renowned veterinarian, dog trainer and behaviorist, is Director of the Center for Applied Animal Behavior, founder of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers and host of the popular British TV series Dogs With Dunbar. Ian is also a prolific author of numerous pets books and videos. Ian supports the Mission through public education on how pets think, how they learn, and on why they act the way they do. Through fostering a deeper understanding of their pets, Ian gives pet-lovers the tools to work through behavioral problems that might jeopardize their successful adoption in a loving home. Petopia.com urges pet lovers and organizations interested in joining or learning more about the "Million Pet Mercy Mission" to visit www.petopia.com or email us at millionpetmission@petopia.com. Dr. Marty Becker As a veterinarian, author, educator and media personality, Dr. Marty Becker is widely recognized as the "best-loved family doctor for pets" in the world. He is the co-author of the just released Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Pet Lover's Soul. His first book, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, achieved the rank of No. 34 in the USA TODAY's list of the top 100 best selling books of 1998 and was the fastest selling pet book in history. Dr. Becker is also the widely acclaimed veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's, Good Morning America Good Morning America is a weekday morning news show that is broadcast on the ABC television network. The show was adapted from The Morning Exchange, a morning show created by and airing on the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, and was launched nationally as and Animal Planet's hit TV series Petsburgh, U.S.A. About Petopia.com Petopia.com (www.petopia.com) the "Internet Pet Paradise" is the leading online pet retailer. A spirited online destination for pet lovers, Petopoia.com provides all things pet-related, from food, grooming and healthcare products to community forums and expert advice. Petopia.com lets pet owners choose from thousands of items, get advice from leading pet professionals and interact with other pet lovers. Petopia.com is privately held and has received funding from Palo Alto-based venture capital firm Technology Crossover Ventures, Groupe Arnault, an affiliate of leading European consumer products giant LVMH LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton (upscale retailer) and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., (Nasdaq:PETC PETC Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center (Department of Energy) PETC Pennsylvania Educational Technology Corporation PETC Animal in cabin (IATA codes) PETC Public Employers' Training Consortium ), a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food and supplies. Petopia.com is aligned with America Online with the largest deal in the pet category, has a comprehensive media relationship with Yahoo and retains an exclusive Internet fulfillment agreement with Loveland Pet Products. In the spirit of celebrating its primary consumer, the company's motto is: "Let there be pets!" Petopia.com was founded in August 1998 and is based in San Francisco, Calif. |
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