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Organizers with the Debec-based Carleton County Animal Shelter recently received a $5,000 cash infusion as part of a national campaign designed to aid dogs in need of care.

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PHOTO COURTESY PEDIGREE

Former world figure skating champion Kurt Browning is supporting a dog adoption program which will aid not only the efforts of the Debec-based Carleton County Animal Shelter, but more than 5 other shelters across Canada.

The Pedigree Adoption Drive, organized by the pet food company, will allow nearly three dozen shelters across the nation to receive money toward efforts designed to help these organizations.

“Sadly, each year in Canada, tens of thousands of unwanted dogs end up in shelters because there aren’t enough homes,” stated a recent release from the company.

“The makers of Pedigree have launched the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign to raise funds and find loving homes for shelter dogs across Canada.”

Joining Pedigree in this program is world figure skating champion and self-proclaimed dog lover Kurt Browning.

“I know first hand how amazing it is to have a dog in your life,” said Browning. “Growing up, we always had a dog, and I strongly believe in their ability to impact a person’s life in positive ways. In fact, as a child I even had a dog that taught me how to skate. I consider myself a true dog lover, which made getting involved with the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign such an easy decision for me.”

The goal of the year-long Pedigree campaign is to raise $500,000 to go toward helping dogs – be it covering vet care, vaccinations, shelter and food for approximately 2,000 dogs across the nation, including those from the Carleton County region, who may not have a home or need the organization’s help.

“There are too many dogs right now living in shelters waiting to be adopted,” said Kevin Lake, marketing director for Pedigree. “The Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign is all about encouraging Canadians to consider adopting a shelter dog, even if you can’t adopt a dog right now, there are lots of other great ways people can contribute, just go to www.mypedigree.ca to find out how.”

In addition, shelters will receive a digital camera that can be used to upload pictures of available dogs onto their shelter page on www.mypedigree.ca.

The makers of Pedigree will also be providing new dog owners with a Pedigree Adoption Starter kit, which includes wet and dry food, treats, coupons and a dog owner’s handbook that outlines helpful tips and information about dog adoption.

Those wishing more information on the efforts of the Carleton County Animal Shelter may go online at www.carletonanimalshelter.com.