In celebration of the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, Purina has committed to donating $4.5 million to 3 leading veterinary schools in the United States within the next five years. This investment is expected to fuel future advancements in pet health, veterinary education, and the study of important issues such as healthy ageing and the gastrointestinal health of pets.
“Our pets receive such special care from veterinarians,” said Dr. Kurt R. Venator, an official from Purina. Newly funded programs extend Purina’s approach in veterinary schools and will yield substantial breakthroughs in pet health and nourishment.
Special Focus on the Health and Education of the Pets
These efforts are to continue in a search for the knowledge that could help to shape further advancements of innovations that will make pets’ and people’s lives richer and the lives of the veterinarians who cater for us richer as well.
Purina’s Role in Supporting the Communities
Purina has been involved in giving back to societies, and in the last 5 years, it has been involved in giving well over $150 million towards the enhancement of the human-pet connection.
They also aim to make sustainable contributions to the environment and enhance the welfare of society, specifically in their contributions to Purina.
3 Veterinary Schools Receiving Donations
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
Donation: $1.5 million
Purina’s donation will thus go towards the Purina Cornell Canine Healthy Aging and Mobility Program, or CHAMP, which encompasses nutrition, healthy ageing, rehabilitation and mobility in dogs.
University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Donation: $1.5 million
The Purina Distinguished Program in Gastrointestinal Health and Wellness will enable research enhancement of gastrointestinal health and wellbeing of dogs and cats.
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Donation: $1.5 million
Purina will initiate the ‘Purina Young Investigators Award Program’, which will offer up to 12 annual grants for companion animal care students as well as members of the faculty.
