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Nylabone Makes $10,000 Valentine’s Day Donation to Celebrate the Love Between Recovering Military Veterans and Their Service Dogs
NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (Nasdaq: CENT) (Nasdaq: CENTA), announced a
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[{"type":"text","content":" NEPTUNE CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio (Nasdaq: CENT) (Nasdaq: CENTA), announced a $10,000 donation to long-time partner American Humane in support of its Pups4Patriots™ program. The contribution, which coincides with Valentine’s Day, honors the lifesaving companionship U.S. military veterans and their service dogs share as they bring comfort and peace into each other’s lives.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005016/en/Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, announced a $10,000 donation to long-time partner American Humane in support of its Pups4Patriots™ program. (Photo: Business Wire)\nThe Nylabone brand's donation will benefit American Humane's mission to connect dogs and veterans in need. Far too often, members of the armed forces suffering from the invisible wounds of war—such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury—face depression, social isolation, and other serious issues. The Pups4Patriots™ program trains dogs needing homes to be companions for veterans returning to civilian life, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, mitigate depression, ease social reintegration, provide comfort, and restore confidence.\n\n“On a holiday that is dedicated to love, it’s only fitting to celebrate the one-of-a-kind, lifechanging affection our furry friends can provide,” said Glen S. Axelrod, President and CEO of Nylabone Products. “Offering the healing power of a dog’s loyalty to our nation’s heroes when they need it most is critical, which is why we’re so delighted to support our friends at American Humane.”\n\nThe donation is the latest initiative that Nylabone has participated in throughout its distinguished partnership with American Humane, including a 2021 sponsorship to reunite Air Force Staff Sergeant Dustin Reed and his retired military working dog, Anjin. The company also makes ongoing chew toy donations to American Humane that offer relief to dogs training as service animals.\n\n“Our Pups4Patriots program has saved countless lives by putting healing leashes into the hands of veterans in need across the country,” American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert said. “We wouldn’t be able to do this lifesaving work without the gen...