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ASPCA to support animal shelters across the country with Subaru donations NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced its participation in the fifth annual Subaru "Share the Love" event, now underway. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060731/NYM024LOGO) During the "Share the Love" event - which will run through January 2, 2013 - Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru...

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are a special time to spend with loved ones--including your family pets. And with a few extra preparations, you can help your pets safely join the festivities no matter where you travel. One of the most important steps is to make sure your pet is covered by pet insurance before you head out the door. If any unexpected accidents or illnesses happen along the way, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plans cover visits to any licensed...

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hartville Group announced today it has partnered with Global Pet Plus to provide Hartville's pet insurance customers with pet travel assistance services. One of the oldest and largest pet insurance providers in the US, Hartville, through its subsidiary agency, is the first among the nation's pet insurance providers to include emergency travel assistance with its plans. The Hartville Group provides pet insurance through its...

Three major events to be held throughout Florida, August 11 - 12 NEW YORK, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA(®) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(®)), in partnership with multiple local animal welfare groups in Florida, is hosting three major cat adoption events on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, for hundreds of cats that need permanent homes after being rescued on February 27 from Caboodle Ranch, a not-for-profit corporation...

Investor and Philanthropist to Head Board of Leading National Animal Welfare Organization NEW YORK, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that Tim F. Wray, an investor and philanthropist, has been elected Chair of the ASPCA's Board of Directors, succeeding attorney Mary Jo White in that position. Ms. White, former U.S. Attorney and current partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP,...

CANTON, Ohio, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hartville Group, Inc. along with its Petsmarketing Insurance.com Agency, Inc. subsidiary, one of the oldest and largest pet insurance providers in the U.S., today announced its selection as strategic pet insurance partner for Protect Your Bubble, a new online insurance brand of specialty insurance products. The pet insurance plans will be offered through Protect Your Bubble's website and mobile app. The Hartville Group also provides...

Animal shelters nationwide encouraged to apply for chance at more than $500,000 in prize grants for saving more homeless dogs and cats NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced that it has teamed up with television personality, bestselling author and philanthropist Rachael Ray for the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, with more than $500,000 in prize grants to help...

Cats removed and transported to temporary shelter with assistance from local, national agencies NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Madison County Sheriff's Office and Madison County Animal Control in northern Florida, is managing the removal and sheltering of hundreds of cats living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions from a non-profit cat sanctuary known as...

Groups represent animal protection, civil liberties, environmental, health, food safety and workers' concerns NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty-seven national groups representing a wide spectrum of public interests have signed on to a statement opposing proposed "ag-gag" legislation that is being considered in states around the country. These bills seek to criminalize investigations that reveal animal abuse and could suppress critical information about...

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog lovers are never shy about publicly parading their pooch pride. But too often cat affection is locked behind closed doors. No more, says the makers of Fresh Step(®) litter. In honor of Cat Appreciation Month this February, the makers of Fresh Step litter have teamed up with cat-loving country star Kellie Pickler to ask cat lovers to flood Facebook with images of them wearing their favorite cat-centric clothing. Don't have any...