Launches 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS® Challenge to Support Local Shelters and Rescues
DULUTH, Ga., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boehringer Ingelheima pacesetter in animal well being innovation, has teamed up for the fourth 12 months with WoofTraxa fundraising app that helps animal shelters and rescues, to launch the 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS® Challenge. This initiative permits contributors to contribute to animal shelters by merely walking their dogs utilizing the WoofTrax app.
This 12 months, the collaboration consists of each financial donations and donated merchandise to help shelters throughout the U.S. All donations are offered by the animal well being business of Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker of a number of the most broadly used and well-respected vaccines, parasite management merchandise and therapeutics for pets. The problem runs by means of January 2, 2024.
“At Boehringer Ingelheim, we care concerning the work animal shelters are doing to rehome pets and needed to increase the connection with WoofTrax to incorporate product donations,” stated Dr. Julie Ryan-JohnsonAssociate Director of Shelters at Boehringer Ingelheim. “Through the 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS® Challenge we are able to work collectively to guard shelter dogs in want. Take a step with us and make a distinction by supporting the well-being of animals by means of this unbelievable initiative.”
When people join the 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS® Challenge by means of the app, every walk will lead to a dose of a parasite prevention product being donated to a shelter canine in want. The problem will donate as much as 25,000 doses, valued at $825,000. Additionally, every walk will earn 5 cents for the participant’s chosen WoofTrax animal charity, with a most complete problem donation of $10,000.
WoofTrax, in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, will allocate funds to the customers’ chosen animal shelters primarily based on the variety of walks taken throughout the problem.
“We are thrilled to increase our relationship with Boehringer Ingelheim,” stated WoofTrax CEO Doug Hexter. “Our shared ardour for supporting shelter animals and selling wholesome habits will make a major impression on the lives of animals in shelters, bettering their general wellbeing.”
To be part of the 2023 STEP UP FOR SHELTERS® Challenge, go to WoofTrax.com/SUFS.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is engaged on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and therapy of ailments in animals. For veterinarians, pet house owners, farmers, and governments in additional than 150 international locations, we provide a big and progressive portfolio of services and products to enhance the well being and well-being of companion animals and livestock. As a world chief within the animal well being trade and as a part of family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term perspective. The lives of animals and people are interconnected in deep and sophisticated methods. We know that when animals are wholesome, people are more healthy too. By utilizing the synergies between our Animal Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering worth by means of innovation, we improve the well being and well-being of each. For extra data go to www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim is engaged on breakthrough therapies that remodel lives, in the present day and for generations to come back. As a number one research-driven biopharmaceutical firm, the corporate creates worth by means of innovation in areas of excessive unmet medical want. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. More than 52,000 staff serve over 130 markets in three business areas, Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. Learn extra at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
WoofTrax
Founded in 2012 by pet fanatic and canine lover, Doug HexterWoofTrax publishes a free cell app that lets customers help an animal charity of their selection simply by walking their canine. WoofTrax is available on Google Play and the App Store. The app promotes wholesome interplay between dogs and their house owners. Each WoofTrax walk earns a donation for the pet proprietor’s chosen animal charity. Download the free app in the present day, begin walking along with your greatest buddy, and unleash the love for all dogs. For extra data, please go to www.wooftrax.com.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
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