Gayle Anderson continued our series of reports on the Rose Parade Floats being constructed and decorated by Artistic Entertainment Services (AES). This Azusa based company is handling 16 of the 2025 Rose Parade Floats. On Dec. 26, she took a look at the float “Welcome Home.”
Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Hill’s), a leading partner in animal welfare, is proud to announce its first “Welcome Home” adoption drive this January to help shelter pets find loving homes. Hill’s will partner with participating Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love shelters nationwide and contribute up to $130,000 to offset adoption costs.
The campaign kicks off with a “Welcome Home” float in the 2025 Rose Parade® presented by Honda, a collaboration with long-term shelter partner Pasadena Humane. The float depicts the “Best Day Ever” for pets that are welcomed home on adoption day, celebrating the joy and companionship pets bring to our lives.
The beginning of the year is a critical time for animal shelters nationwide, many of which are at or over capacity. Data from Shelter Animals Count’s 2024 Mid-Year Analysis shows that although intakes are lower than the previous year, animals are remaining in shelters for longer periods, leading to a rise in shelter populations.
In an effort to alleviate the strain on shelters, Hill’s is teaming with 13 shelters across the country to cover adoption fees up to $100 per dog or cat from January 1st to 12th. To help newly adopted pets get a healthy start, Hill’s will also provide a free starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet and high-value coupons for their next bag (while supplies last).
Participating Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love partners include:
- Austin: Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, @wilcopetstx
- Boston: Animal Rescue League of Boston, @arlboston
- Charlotte: Humane Society of Charlotte, @humanecharlotte
- Dallas: SPCA of Texas, @spcatexas
- Houston: Houston SPCA, @houstonspca
- Kansas City: Great Plains SPCA, @greatplainsspca
- Kansas City: The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, @hsgkcofficial
- Kansas City: Wayside Waifs, @waysidewaifs
- Las Vegas: The Animal Foundation, @theanimalfoundation
- Pasadena: Pasadena Humane, @pasadenahumane
- Philadelphia: ACCT Philly, @acctphill
- Raleigh: SPCA of Wake County, @spcaofwakecounty
- Tampa Bay: SPCA Tampa Bay, @spcatampabay
Please check with your local animal shelter for more details on their adoption specials and hours of operation.
High-quality nutrition, combined with veterinary care and the love of shelter teams, helps shelter pets be happy, healthy and more adoptable. That’s why Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program provides science-led nutrition to more than 1,000 North American shelters every day. In 2024, the shelter program surpassed a new milestone of 15 million pet adoptions supported since its inception in 2002.
To learn more and find a participating shelter near you, visit HillsPet.com/Shelter
*Hill’s Pet Nutrition will cover adoption fees up to $100 for up to 100 dog or cat adoptions at each participating shelter between January 1, 2025, and January 12, 2025.
About Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to science-led pet nutrition, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is on a mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill’s is dedicated to pioneering research for dogs and cats using a scientific understanding of their specific needs. As a leading veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. Hill’s Prescription Diet therapeutic nutrition plus our everyday wellness product line, Hill’s Science Diet, are sold at vet clinics and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about our products and nutritional philosophy, visit HillsPet.com
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Gayle Anderson reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News Dec. 26, 2024.
