MORE THAN 1.2-MILLION ORPHANED PETS ADOPTED DURING 10TH ANNUAL “IAMS HOME 4 THE HOLIDAYS” DRIVE 

1,202,751 dogs, cats, and other pets began 2009 with their new families after being adopted during the 10th annual “Iams Home 4 the Holidays” pet adoption drive.  

More than 3,550 animal shelters and pet rescue groups in 17 countries worldwide “joined paws” during the three month campaign to increase adoptions, save lives, and take business away from puppy mills and backyard breeders during their most lucrative time of year. The 1,202,751 adoptions far surpassed the goal of placing 1-million pets in their new homes during the holiday season.  

Again this year dog and puppy adoptions overshadowed cat and kitten adoptions 49% to 45% with the other 6% of the pets adopted during the drive consisting of rabbits, birds, amphibians, and various other exotic animals.

  •       Dogs and Puppies 591,533 
  •       Cats and Kittens 543,569 
  •       Other Pets  67,649
  •       Total Adoptions 1,202,751 

 
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