The collaboration with the Atlanta Braves Foundation and
Ozzie Albies Foundation supports the Dog Days of
Summer Adoption Program during the
2024 MLB season and a special game sponsorship on August 21
DULUTH,
Ga., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer
Ingelheim, the largest animal health company in Georgia and its NexGard®
PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets)
product, and the Atlanta Braves Foundation, the non-profit arm of
the Atlanta Braves, are proud to announce a collaborative effort to
support shelter adoptions across Braves Country.
The Dog Days of Summer adoption program will take place
inside Truist Park, providing a unique opportunity for baseball
fans and animal lovers to add a new member to their family. The
shelter dog adoptions will be held on Tuesday home games throughout
the summer, including May 14,
May 28, June
18, July 2, July 23, August 6,
and August 20.
On August 21, there will be a
special on-field check presentation to the Ozzie Albies Foundation
during the Braves home game against the Philadelphia Phillies to
support shelter animals. To celebrate Ozzie
Albies and his love for dogs, a limited edition bobblehead
featuring his dog, Puchi, will be available for the first 15,000
fans. While supplies last.
"We are incredibly excited to be part of this pet-centric
initiative," said Daniel
Watkins, Head of U.S. Pet at Boehringer Ingelheim. "We are
committed to making a positive impact in our communities and what
better way to achieve this than by aligning with the Atlanta
Braves Foundation to improve the lives of shelter animals in
need."
"We are excited to expand our Dog Days of Summer pet adoption
program with Boehringer Ingelheim. In partnership with Ozzie Albies and the Ozzie Albies Foundation,
this program has helped over a dozen dogs find loving forever homes
over the past two seasons. The new bobblehead of Ozzie Albies and his dog Puchi will be a great
visual representation of this program and the Braves' dedication to
helping shelter pets," said Danielle
Bedasse, Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive
Director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
In addition to providing much-needed resources, Boehringer
Ingelheim is also working to raise awareness about the importance
of adopting shelter animals. This partnership is a testament to the
company's mission to improve the lives of both humans and
animals.
"Adopting a shelter animal is more than just bringing a pet into
your home, it's about giving these wonderful creatures a second
chance at life," said Dr. Julie Ryan
Johnson, Associate Director of Shelters at Boehringer
Ingelheim. "At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are committed to supporting
this cause and encouraging more people to consider adoption. Every
pet deserves a loving home, and every home deserves the
unconditional love a pet brings."
For more information about Boehringer Ingelheim, please visit
www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
NexGard® PLUS IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner,
moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) are for use in dogs
only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions reported in
clinical trials were diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and itching. Use
with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic
disorders. The safe use of NexGard® PLUS has not been evaluated in
breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Dogs should be tested for
existing heartworm infection prior to starting a heartworm disease
preventive. For more information, click here for full prescribing
information, or visit NexGardPLUSClinic.com.
About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction,
prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. For
veterinarians, pet owners, producers, and governments in more than
150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of
products and services to improve the health and well-being of
companion animals and livestock.
As a global leader in the animal health industry and as part of
the family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term
perspective. The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in
deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy,
humans are healthier too. By using the synergies between our Animal
Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering value through
innovation, we enhance the health and well-being of both.
About Atlanta Braves
Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves are the longest
continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Since
1991, Braves teams have earned two National League wild cards, 21
division championships, six National League pennants, and two World
Series titles. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast.
Radio broadcasts can be heard in Atlanta on 680 The Fan (AM)/93.7 (FM) and
regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network. Follow the Braves
at braves.com, facebook.com/braves, and twitter.com/braves.
NexGard® is a registered trademark of
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health France, used under license.
©2024 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth,
GA. All rights reserved. US-PET-0444-2024
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