Scientific research programs are
aimed at determining the nutritional and behavioral needs of companion
animals, and developing products that meet these needs in a practical way.)
- FieldHaven Feline Rescue (Lincoln, Calif.) found
lifelong homes as part of the program.

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Jim Cunningham, President
and CEO of Harper Pet Products, Inc (Harper). The Hartz Mountain
Corporation is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA),
together with its parent, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan (SC), an
integrated global trading company.)
- Valley Oak SPCA (Visalia, Calif.

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. 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.

Media Contacts:

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

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A focused section entitled Beyond the Canine Genome, will explore the
rapidly developing field of canine genetics to help veterinarians and pet
nutritionists better understand the implications of breed specific pet care
and nutrition.

Iams Grants $100 000 to 20 Pet Adoption Organizations

$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.)
- Cat Assistance, Inc.)
- The Moline Animal Shelter (Moline, Ill. 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.

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The Hartz Mountain Corporation Finalizes New Agreement

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The Hartz Mountain Corporation is the leading manufacturer and
marketer of pet care products in the United States and Canada.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University values its
leadership position in academic veterinary medicine.)
- Metro East Humane Society (Edwardsville, Ill.
The campaign surpassed its goal of 300,000 adoptions.

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is Waltham that provides the science behind world-leading brands such as
Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as Cesar, Sheba, Trill, Aquarian, Winergy and
Exelpet.
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.)
- Humane Society of Calvert County, Maryland (Prince Frederick, Md.)
- Richland County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center (Mansfield, Ohio)
- Terre Haute Humane Society (Terre Haute, Ind.A.

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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. Shelters, rescue groups and other organizations can complete
the registration form for the 2005 campaign online at
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In this transaction , The Hartz Mountain Corporation purchased
Harper and will work with Bertin globally. It will enable us to meet the
growing demand for high quality pet chews," stated Mr.
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.J.ereleases.

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Conference proceedings will be published in a supplement of the Journal of
Nutrition in 2006. The $5,000 grants are unrestricted and can
be used to best meet the needs of the individual organizations.)
- James River Humane Society (Jamestown, N . of Monroe County (Amory, Miss.

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announcing this new agreement.)
- Oregon Humane Society (Portland, Ore. 335

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The conference will have presentations on the health risks of obesity, how
an animal's lifestyle can add weight and how an owner's perceptions of, and
relationship to, their pets correlate to the potential for overfeeding.
Other research presented will include science on how studying large exotic
cats helps determine feed formulas for domestic cats, and a similar
presentation on how studying feeding patterns of wolves provides insights on
dietary needs in domestic dogs.)
- Grainger County Humane Society (Rutledge, Tenn. 7, 2005.

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Corporation, a subsidiary of the Sumitomo Corporation of America, has
completed the agreement and has closed the transaction with the Bertin
Group and Harper Pet Products , Inc.

Cornell and U.C. Davis Partner With Waltham to Host Conference on Companion Animal Nutrition; Topics Include Causes and Effects of Obesity in Domestic Cats

Research will also be presented on dietary supplement claims, how extra
protein might help to curb obesity and extend lifespan in diabetic cats and
provide nutrition for pet fish, birds and horses.S.

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- Greater West Metro Humane Society (Buffalo, Minn.Y.iams.

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The announcement was made today by Robert Devine, President and
CEO of The Hartz Mountain Corporation, along with Mr.
A special session, put together in cooperation with the American
Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Veterinary Medical
Colleges on advocacy in veterinary medicine, will discuss how veterinarians
can be involved in the legislation process helping to protect pets and pet
care in the future.com/ .)
- Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (Brookhaven, Miss. In all, 163,286
dogs, 143,445 cats and 6,392 other pets (rabbits, snakes , birds, etc.home4theholidays., the Center provides services for more than 57,000 people and
thousands of animals annually. For more information,
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"As a result of this exciting new alliance, Hartz will be able to
build upon our innovative product line. For more information please visit
www. The college
strives to advance animal health through research, the delivery of excellent
clinical care, and continued vigilance against the spread of disease.

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The company offers more than 1500 products for
dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles and fish, each dedicated to
the health and well-being of household pets.

Waltham, part of Mars, Incorporated, and a leading authority on pet care
and nutrition, has been a major influence in the rapidly developing field of
companion animal nutrition for over 60 years.)
- Muscogee County Humane Society (Columbus, Ga.)
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"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.

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(Ardsley, N.)
- CatNap from the Heart (La Grange Park, Ill.)
- Cut Bank Animal Shelter (Cut Bank, Mont.)
- Monmouth County SPCA (Eatontown, N.org, or by calling the Iams Consumer Care Center
at (800) 566-5038.

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Bertin Group, based in Lins , Brazil, is one of the world's largest
fully-integrated bovine production operations with 18,000 employees.
The topics to be discussed highlight the reality that man and man's best
friends have common issues related to diet and exercise and the development of
diseases, such as arthritis , diabetes and even high blood pressure.

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the largest
veterinary schools in the nation and the primary health resource for
California 's companion animals, livestock and wildlife." Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa
Fe, Calif.

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Founded in 1977 by the Bertin family, its divisions produce a broad
array of consumer products, including food, leather goods, personal
protection equipment, sanitation and hygiene solutions, cosmetics, and
companion animal products. The college provides
education and advanced training that prepares veterinarians and scientists to
serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary
medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.
Since the drive began in San Diego in 1999, Home 4 the Holidays shelters
have completed 878,000 adoptions worldwide.

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WASHINGTON , The Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
at Cornell University and the University of California at Davis have partnered
with Waltham, a leading authority in pet care and nutrition, to host an
important international scientific meeting in the field of veterinary and
comparative nutrition research.Y . "We congratulate the
shelters and rescue groups worldwide that joined Iams and the Helen
Woodward Animal Center to give the greatest gift to these orphaned pets. 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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SECAUCUS, N. Fernando Bertin,
Director of Bertin, Ltda.
Harper Pet Products, Inc.)
- Volunteers for Animals (Batavia, N.

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, founded in 1955 and based in Bedford
Park, Illinois, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertin and supplies
pet chews in the United States and Canada.hartz.

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

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The conference, the Waltham International
Nutritional Sciences Symposium will be held September 15-18 , at the Omni
Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.
Grants were awarded to:

- Animal Care + Control of New York City (New York, N.)

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

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For 79
years Hartz has provided pet owners with the highest quality products
- innovative solutions developed with proven science and a love for
companion animals.Y.D.com.