Golden Globe Winner Kyra Sedgwick Joins the Hill’s Science Diet Shelter Nutrition Partnership to Offer Free Cat and Dog Adoptions

1-877-NEW PET LINE Launches to Help Owners Manage Their Pet’s Behavioral and Nutritional Special Needs

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ — On January 24, Kyra Sedgwick, Golden Globe winner, animal lover and owner of an adopted dog, Paulie, will team-up with the Hill’s Science Diet Shelter Nutrition Partnership for Change a Pet’s Life Day – a national free adoption drive(1) to help transform the lives of shelter cats and dogs by giving them a second chance for love. Pet lovers eager to open their hearts and homes to a shelter pet will also receive a starter kit that includes free premium pet food and tips to give their adopted cat or dog the best start in their new life.

To join Kyra Sedgwick and the Hill’s Science Diet Shelter Nutrition Partnership in reducing the number of homeless pets, visit www.feedingisbelieving.com for a complete list of participating shelters across the country.

“I’ve been fortunate to have experienced the unconditional love of shelter cats and dogs my entire life so pet adoption is a cause that is very close to my heart,” said Sedgwick. “Each year, more than eight million cats and dogs enter shelters and they truly need our help to find loving homes which is why I’m thrilled to help Hill’s raise awareness for Change a Pet’s Life Day.”

Pet lovers that aren’t looking to adopt can still make a difference in the life of a cat or dog by visiting www.feedingisbelieving.com and entering the Three Bag Challenge Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five thousand dollar donation to a shelter of their choice.

Hill’s is also launching 1-877-NEW PET LINE, a resource to help new and current pet owners understand and manage a variety of their pet’s behavioral and nutritional special needs. Staffed with live experts trained by Dr. Jacqui Neilson, DVM of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, pet owners can discuss special needs including acclimating a pet into a new environment, obedience/house training, proper nutrition and pet fitness. The New Pet Line is open between Monday through Saturday from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Central Standard Time.

Transforming Pet’s Lives through Nutrition

Hill’s is currently the largest corporate sponsor of shelters in the U.S., providing well over 1,000 shelter partners with free, high quality nutritious food they need to help their pets get healthy soon and adopted faster. To date, Hill’s has donated over $100 million dollars worth of food and helped millions of cats and dogs get adopted.

About Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill’s(R) Prescription Diet(R) brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Hill’s(R) Science Diet(R) brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded more than 60 years ago with a unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill’s is committed to its mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill’s produces high-quality, great-tasting pet foods owners can trust and give to their canine and feline companions as part of a veterinary health care team recommendation. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. For more information about Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc., and Hill’s Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition(TM) visit HillsPet.com.

1. Free adoptions are limited to the first 10 pet lovers at each participating shelter.

SOURCE Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc.