Purina Makes $108,000 Donation to AKC Canine Health Foundation

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Purina has donated $108,872.16 to support canine health research. The donation was raised through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program.

The PPCP Program enables Purina Pro Club members to designate a parent breed club within the program and accrue Purina Points by purchasing qualifying Purina pet foods. An annual donation from Purina is shared between the parent breed clubs and their Donor Advised Funds held at CHF. Since it began in 2002, PPCP has provided more than $8.4 million for canine health research, breed rescue, and/or educational efforts to positively impact the general well-being of dogs.

“Collaboration between Purina and the AKC Canine Health Foundation has been natural from the very start,” said Ann Viklund, Purina Director of Conformation and CHF Board Secretary. “PPCP is a great way for dog lovers to join our efforts to improve the health of all dogs.”

In addition to PPCP funds, Purina also supports CHF as a corporate partner and sponsors CHF’s National Parent Club Canine Health Conference. The biennial event, which brings together CHF-funded researchers, veterinarians, breeders, students, and dog lovers, will be held August 13-15, 2021.