CHAT Adoption Center Will Participate in Iams Home for the Holidays Adoption Drive

Iams Home 4 the Holidays Continues Its Mission to Reduce the Number of Orphaned Pets Around the World Through Its Annual Pet Adoption Drive

CHAT Adoption Center has joined efforts with 2,500 shelters around the world to participate in the annual Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH) pet adoption campaign, founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, a management of pet food.  CHAT Adoption Center is participating in the campaign Oct.1, 2008 through Jan. 5, 2009 to help place 1 million pets into homes.

“We’re proud to be a part of the annual campaign – Iams Home 4 the Holidays – and work toward helping place 1 million animals into homes during the holiday season,” said Heide Clifton, CHAT Vice President. “This year marks the program’s 10th anniversary, as thousands of shelter partners from around the world come together to help homeless animals.  We’re asking everyone to open their hearts this holiday season and be a hero to a pet who needs a home.”

All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted during IH4TH will go home with their new family and an Iams Starter Kit.  Included in each kit are information tips to help the new parent and their furry friend get off on the right paw.

“The staff here at CHAT is specially trained and can help families choose the perfect pet for their personalities and lifestyles,” said Heide Clifton.

The 2008 Iams Home 4 the Holidays event kicked off October 1, 2008. In addition, special activities will be held to celebrate Iams Home 4 the Holidays 2008, including a Silent Auction event during the “Christmas in Sopchoppy” celebration Saturday, December 13th, 2008. To find out more call Petra Shuff (850)228-1242.

• As many as 4 million orphaned dogs and cats are euthanized each year due to shelter overcrowding and lack of awareness about homeless pets.
• More than a quarter of all dogs in animal shelters are purebreds.
• Last year CHAT Adoption Center alone found new homes for 630 abandoned pets, the goal for 2008 is to find homes for 800 animals.
• Those interested in being a hero to a pet, can learn more by visiting www.iamshome4theholidays.com to find participating animal organizations or other ways to help.

About Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH)

As one of the most successful pet adoption programs in the world, IH4TH partners thousands of animal organizations dedicated to finding forever homes for orphaned pets.  Founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams, IH4TH began in 1999 with just 14 participating animal shelters in San Diego County.  Since it began more than 9 years ago, IH4TH – along with more than 2,500 pet adoption centers – has helped more than 2 million families experience the joy of pet adoption, including nearly 500,000 pet adoptions last year alone.  For more information, please visit www.iamshome4theholidays.com .

This article originally published on October 21, 2008.

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