CBR YouthConnect (formerly Colorado Boys Ranch) is a nationally accredited
residential treatment facility that provides mental health services and
accredited education to at-risk youth , ages 10 to 21, from across the United
States.

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lifelong homes as part of the program .

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Adoption organizations in all 50 states - plus 13 other countries - joined
paws for the sixth annual Iams Home 4 the Holidays campaign to encourage
prospective pet parents to adopt an orphaned pet into a loving home during the
winter holidays.)
- James River Humane Society (Jamestown , N.)
- Monmouth County SPCA (Eatontown, N., the Center provides services for more than 57,000 people and
thousands of animals annually.

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Based on the extensive research involving 37 youth, the study found that
the boys in the program demonstrated gains in a crucial area of functioning --
positive social behavior, including bonding and attachment.J. become more responsible and develop the anger-management and social
skills needed to return to his family and community.
All adoptable dogs that have completed the "New Leash on Life" program can
be found online at http://www.)
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CBRYouthConnect.

The Iams Company has enhanced the health and well-being of dogs and cats
for more than 50 years by providing world-class quality foods and pet care
products .)
- Muscogee County Humane Society (Columbus, Ga.
The campaign surpassed its goal of 300,000 adoptions.

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- Cut Bank Animal Shelter (Cut Bank, Mont.D.)
- Richland County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center (Mansfield, Ohio)
- Terre Haute Humane Society (Terre Haute, Ind.iams.

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For more information, visit Iams on the Web at http://www.com.
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Grants were awarded to:

- Animal Care + Control of New York City (New York , N.)
- CatNap from the Heart (La Grange Park, Ill.A.
"These pets found wonderful new homes and families thanks to this
partnership between The Iams Company and the animal welfare community ," said
Mike Arms, President of Helen Woodward Animal Center.com.

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"While many have speculated that caring for animals is a beneficial
therapy, this is among the first studies to document what we had witnessed
first-hand," CBRYC President Chuck Thompson said.com.

Iams Grants $100 000 to 20 Pet Adoption Organizations

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Winners were chosen based on the best implementation of the Iams Home 4
the Holidays program.

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, Backed by a three-year grant from
The Iams Company, CBR YouthConnect (formerly Colorado Boys Ranch) and Colorado
State University have released a groundbreaking study showing that severely
troubled youth who worked with dogs in an innovative pet therapy program,
called "New Leash on Life," demonstrated significant improvement in social
behavior. The program matches unwanted
dogs from area animal shelters with CBRYC youth who care for and train the
dogs for 10 weeks prior to placement in adoptive homes.
To set up an interview or for more information about the New Leash on Life
Pet Therapy Research, contact Andy Halperin at (402) 965-4340 or
ahalperin@bozelljacobs . For more information, visit http://www.prnewswire.jsp?userid=522023

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A Web site and toll-free registration number already are in place for
groups to sign up to participate in the seventh annual campaign, which kicks
off Nov.

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The boys also
indicated that they felt responsible for the dogs -- a characteristic of
growing maturity.com, or Pam Avery at (303) 807-1797 or
pavery@bozelljacobs. (Ardsley, N.

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The $5,000 grants are unrestricted and can
be used to best meet the needs of the individual organizations.)
- Volunteers for Animals (Batavia, N. 7, 2005 . Shelters, rescue groups and other organizations can complete
the registration form for the 2005 campaign online at
http://www.home4theholidays. To
learn more about Eukanuba(R) and Iams(R) dog and cat foods, the Eukanuba
Veterinary Diets(TM) line of canine and feline prescription diets or general
pet care and nutrition information, call the Iams Consumer Care Center at
(800) 566-5038 or visit http://www.

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"The CBRYC study is building upon a knowledge base of evidence that
animal -assisted therapy is something to be taken seriously," CSU Assistant
Professor of Social Work Robert Seiz said.)
- Greater West Metro Humane Society (Buffalo, Minn.)
- Valley Oak SPCA (Visalia, Calif. 335

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UPDATE: Study Funded by IAMS Focuses on Innovative Animal -Assisted Youth Therapy Program

The winning organizations were selected from more than 1,800 participating
organizations to receive the grants, which were awarded by Helen Woodward
Animal Center and The Iams Company.)
- FieldHaven Feline Rescue (Lincoln, Calif.)
- The Moline Animal Shelter (Moline, Ill.

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shelters and rescue groups worldwide that joined Iams and the Helen
Woodward Animal Center to give the greatest gift to these orphaned pets.org, or by calling the Iams Consumer Care Center
at (800) 566-5038.

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'New Leash on Life' Certified Dog Trainer /Therapist Available for Interview

LA JUNTA, Colo. Helen Woodward Animal Center also is creator of
the international Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive and the Animal
Shelter University program.

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According to Charlene Cordo, the certified pet dog trainer and CBRYC
therapist in charge of "New Leash on Life," the program has enrolled more than
220 boys and 230 dogs since its inception in 1995 and has been featured by
such national news media as NBC Nightly News and Animal Planet. "Animal-assisted therapy
augments the highly customized psychiatric and educational treatment plan we
design for each CBRYC youth.com/ud_public. $5,000 Grants Awarded by Iams After Pet Adoption Drive Sets
New Record of More Than 300,000 Adoptions Worldwide

SAN DIEGO, For their roles in the most successful
pet adoption program in history, 20 adoption organizations have each been
awarded $5,000 Iams Home 4 the Holidays grants.)
- Oregon Humane Society (Portland, Ore.G. Criteria included:

- Number of adoptions versus prior year
- Community involvement
- Media coverage
- Overall implementation of the program

Iams Home 4 the Holidays Sets New Record
As part of the world's largest pet adoption drive, all of the
participating organizations helped set a new record, with 313,000 adoptions
during the eight -week campaign.
Since the drive began in San Diego in 1999, Home 4 the Holidays shelters
have completed 878,000 adoptions worldwide.

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"New Leash on Life" serves as the flagship program for CBR YouthConnect
(CBRYC), a national residential psychiatric and educational facility for
troubled youth located in southeast Colorado."
Over a three-year period, CBRYC staff members worked with The Iams Company
and Colorado State University School of Social Work and College of Veterinary
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences to evaluate the benefits of the program. "The 'New Leash on Life' pet therapy
program not only benefits troubled youth, it teaches responsible pet ownership
and saves pet lives .)
- Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (Brookhaven, Miss.)
- Grainger County Humane Society (Rutledge, Tenn.

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After 10 weeks in the
program, Noah was placed in a loving adoptive home." Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa
Fe, Calif. For more information,
visit http://www.com.

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"This study reflects the importance of that special relationship between
people and their pets," said Connie McKamey, manager of corporate
contributions for The Iams Company.)
- Metro East Humane Society (Edwardsville, Ill.

Media Contacts:

John Van Zante
Helen Woodward Animal Center
(858) 756-4117 ext.

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Among those benefiting from "New Leash on Life" is 16-year -old C." Caring for Noah helped
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named the abused miniature poodle he trained "Noah.)
- Cat Assistance, Inc.)
- Humane Society of Calvert County, Maryland (Prince Frederick, Md.S.

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com. of Monroe County (Amory, Miss.

About The Iams Company
For more than 50 years , The Iams Company has enhanced the well-being of
dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods and pet care products.

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Y. In all, 163,286
dogs, 143,445 cats and 6,392 other pets (rabbits, snakes , birds, etc.

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The
study addressed whether participants in the "New Leash on Life" program,
compared to a control group of other CBRYC youth, show changes in their
levels of:

1) positive social interactions;
2) appropriate self-disclosure; and
3) empathetic feelings .

About Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non -profit organization where
"people help animals and animals help people.

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