IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Iams supports Southern
California shelters and rescues with pet food relief through San
Diego-based partner Helen Woodward Animal Center:
WHAT: Pet parents concerned about their animals, or dealing with
evacuation-related issues due to the California wild fires,
are encouraged to call the Iams Pet Helpline at
(800) 508-9275 for important information or to speak
directly with a pet wellness professional.
Animal care and veterinary health professionals will be
available to answer common pet-related questions on topics
such as:
-- Smoke inhalation
-- Evacuation/emergency pet preparedness
-- Emergency pet feeding and hydration
-- Superficial wound care or other injuries
Through its Friends for Life Fund, Iams is donating two
9,000 pound shipments of dog and cat food to its partner,
the Helen Woodward Animal Center (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.),
to help support the many animal shelters and rescue
organizations in and around So. Calif. Each 9,000 pound
shipment is enough food to feed approximately 3,000 pets
for seven days. For information on obtaining pet food,
shelters and rescues can contact the Helen Woodward Animal
Center at (858) 756-4117.
HELPLINE: Begins Thursday, October 25, 2007
Vet Health Professionals Available: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. PDT
NOTE: Important information will be available through
recorded messages for pet owners in need during off hours.
Also, pet parents can visit http://www.iams.com for pet
health and wellness information and
http://www.iamsfriendsforlife.com for more information
about disaster relief and donation opportunities.
INTERVIEW
OPPS: -- Mike Arms, President and Executive Director, Helen
Woodward Animal Center
-- Dr. Bernadine Cruz, Orange County, Calif.,-based
Veterinarian, Iams Pet Wellness Council
CONTACT:
Gregg Goldsholl
PainePR
(646) 342-2286
ggoldsholl@painepr.com
SOURCE Iams
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Related links:
http://www.iams.com
CONTACT:
Gregg Goldsholl of PainePR, +1-646-342-2286,
ggoldsholl@painepr.com, for Iams
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