AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives $96K from Purina Parent Club Partnership Program for Canine Health Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all dogs through knowledge and discovery, announces a substantial research investment through its ongoing collaboration with Purina and dedicated breed organizations. Through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program, $95,573 has been directed toward innovative canine health research that directly benefits dogs.
This donation continues a longstanding collaboration between CHF and Purina that has channeled more than $9 million into canine health research, breed rescue and educational efforts since 2002. CHF is grateful for Purina’s commitment to using the PPCP program to fund programs that advance the future of canine health.
PPCP creates a direct line between passionate breed enthusiasts and the scientific advances that help their dogs live longer lives, allowing Purina Pro Club members to put the Purina Points they’ve earned, by purchasing qualifying pet foods and submitting proofs of purchase, towards canine health research. An annual donation from Purina is shared between Purina Pro Club members’ designated parent breed club and that breed club’s Donor Advised Fund at CHF.
“We are proud to continue supporting canine health research through the PPCP Program,” said Scott Smith, Managing Director at Purina and CHF Board Member. “The program’s success is a testament to our shared goal: to give dogs healthier lives.”
“We are grateful for the generous support Purina provides year after year through this program,” said Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Chief Executive Officer, AKC Canine Health Foundation. “Thanks to their sustained commitment, dedicated dog lovers and breed clubs play an influential role in advancing research that improves the health of the dogs we cherish.”
Additional collaborations between these two organizations include Purina’s sponsorship of CHF’s biennial National Parent Club Canine Health Conference and the commemorative brick program at the Event Center at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO (AKC). These programs embody the shared commitment between Purina, CHF and breed organizations to support healthy vibrant lives for the dogs that enrich our world.