Iams Pet Food still supports antis
02-12-2004, 02:10 PM
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Iams Pet Food still supports antis
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(Columbus) - Despite a flood of contacts from sportsmen across the nation, a major pet food producer is still refusing to end its relationship with the nation's largest anti-hunting group. Sportsmen are now being urged to voice their complaints with the parent company and local suppliers.
In January, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance alerted outdoorsmen that the Iams Company, maker of Iams and Eukanuba pet foods, joined forces with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), as Grand National Sponsor of the Pet Fest America tour. The tour is a series of animal shows, developed by HSUS, which are being presented in major metropolitan areas, nationwide. They debuted in early 2003 and will continue through April 2004.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most vociferous anti-hunting organization.
Thus far, Iams has continued to recite the excuse that it was not aware of legislative issues with the sporting dog community. However, it has shown no intention of ending its relationship with the anti-hunters.
In an effort to make Iams understand the error of backing anti-hunting groups, sportsmen are urged to contact Iams' parent company, Procter & Gamble, to voice displeasure over the relationship.
Sportsmen are also urged to contact Iams retail dealers.
Some of the nation's major consumer product and service firms, including General Mills, Accor Economy Lodging, Sears and Ace Hardware have ended relationships with HSUS after thousands of sportsmen levied strong protest.
Take Action! Sportsmen should contact Procter & Gamble and educate the company about HSUS's goals to end hunting, fishing, trapping and other forms of animal use. Sportsmen should explain their frustration that its pet food company is promoting a program of the nation's largest anti-hunting organization. Contact President Alan G. Lafley, The Procter & Gamble Company, 1 Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Phone (513) 983-1100. Fax (513) 983-9369.
Sportsmen are also urged to contact retailers that sell Iams products. Inform them that you oppose Iams' promotion of the nation's largest animal rights organization. Following is a list of some national chains that carry the Iams and Eukanuba brand of pet foods:
Kroger Companies, Don W. McGeorge, President, 1014 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100
Phone: 513-762-4000 Fax: 513-762-1160
Companies Include: Kroger, Fry's, Smith's, Ralph's, Dillions, City Market, Hilander, Baker's, JayC Food Stores, Kessel, Owen's
Safeway Inc., Steven A Burd, President, 5918 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588-3492
Phone: 925-467-3000 Fax: 925-467-3321
Companies Include: Safeway, Vons, Pavilions
Kmart, Julian C. Day, President, 3100 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084-3163
Phone: 248-463-1000 Fax: 248-463-5636
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Lee Scott Jr., President, 702 S.W. 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716
Phone: 479-273-4000 Fax: 479-273-4053
Target Corp., Robert J. Ulrich, CEO, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-304-6073 Fax: 612-696-3731
PetsMart Inc., Robert F. Moran, President, 19601 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: 800-738-1385 Fax: 623-580-6502
Petco Animal Supplies Inc., Brian K Devine, President, 9125 Rehco Rd., San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-453-7845 Fax: 858-677-3095
Peapod.com, Marc C. van Gelder, President, 9933 Woods Dr., Ste. 375, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 800-573-2763 Fax: 847-583-9494
Petfood Express, Michael Levy, President, 2131 Williams St., San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 877-472-7777 Fax: 510-346-7788
PetFoodDirect.com, Geoffrey C. Walker, CEO, 203 Progress Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Phone: 800-865-1333 Fax: 215-699-4774
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers nationally in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.
(Columbus) - Despite a flood of contacts from sportsmen across the nation, a major pet food producer is still refusing to end its relationship with the nation's largest anti-hunting group. Sportsmen are now being urged to voice their complaints with the parent company and local suppliers.
In January, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance alerted outdoorsmen that the Iams Company, maker of Iams and Eukanuba pet foods, joined forces with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), as Grand National Sponsor of the Pet Fest America tour. The tour is a series of animal shows, developed by HSUS, which are being presented in major metropolitan areas, nationwide. They debuted in early 2003 and will continue through April 2004.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most vociferous anti-hunting organization.
Thus far, Iams has continued to recite the excuse that it was not aware of legislative issues with the sporting dog community. However, it has shown no intention of ending its relationship with the anti-hunters.
In an effort to make Iams understand the error of backing anti-hunting groups, sportsmen are urged to contact Iams' parent company, Procter & Gamble, to voice displeasure over the relationship.
Sportsmen are also urged to contact Iams retail dealers.
Some of the nation's major consumer product and service firms, including General Mills, Accor Economy Lodging, Sears and Ace Hardware have ended relationships with HSUS after thousands of sportsmen levied strong protest.
Take Action! Sportsmen should contact Procter & Gamble and educate the company about HSUS's goals to end hunting, fishing, trapping and other forms of animal use. Sportsmen should explain their frustration that its pet food company is promoting a program of the nation's largest anti-hunting organization. Contact President Alan G. Lafley, The Procter & Gamble Company, 1 Procter & Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Phone (513) 983-1100. Fax (513) 983-9369.
Sportsmen are also urged to contact retailers that sell Iams products. Inform them that you oppose Iams' promotion of the nation's largest animal rights organization. Following is a list of some national chains that carry the Iams and Eukanuba brand of pet foods:
Kroger Companies, Don W. McGeorge, President, 1014 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100
Phone: 513-762-4000 Fax: 513-762-1160
Companies Include: Kroger, Fry's, Smith's, Ralph's, Dillions, City Market, Hilander, Baker's, JayC Food Stores, Kessel, Owen's
Safeway Inc., Steven A Burd, President, 5918 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588-3492
Phone: 925-467-3000 Fax: 925-467-3321
Companies Include: Safeway, Vons, Pavilions
Kmart, Julian C. Day, President, 3100 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084-3163
Phone: 248-463-1000 Fax: 248-463-5636
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Lee Scott Jr., President, 702 S.W. 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716
Phone: 479-273-4000 Fax: 479-273-4053
Target Corp., Robert J. Ulrich, CEO, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-304-6073 Fax: 612-696-3731
PetsMart Inc., Robert F. Moran, President, 19601 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone: 800-738-1385 Fax: 623-580-6502
Petco Animal Supplies Inc., Brian K Devine, President, 9125 Rehco Rd., San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 858-453-7845 Fax: 858-677-3095
Peapod.com, Marc C. van Gelder, President, 9933 Woods Dr., Ste. 375, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 800-573-2763 Fax: 847-583-9494
Petfood Express, Michael Levy, President, 2131 Williams St., San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 877-472-7777 Fax: 510-346-7788
PetFoodDirect.com, Geoffrey C. Walker, CEO, 203 Progress Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936
Phone: 800-865-1333 Fax: 215-699-4774
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers nationally in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.
02-17-2004, 08:26 AM
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Location: Maine
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RE: Iams Pet Food still supports antis
I sent Iams an email informing them that my cats are no longer eating Iams. They were nice enough to respond. from their responce they are more concerned about reaching pet owners even if they team w/ antis.
Thats all they have to say about that.
Dear Charles:
We appreciate that you have been using Iams for several years; and we appreciate that you have brought your concerns about our affiliation with HSUS to our attention. Thank you for helping us to understand the issue regarding Iams involvement with Petfest America. We were not aware of these concerns when we decided to get involved with this event-we were focusing on reaching pet owners.
Though our response to you is consistent with the response sent to others who have contacted us, I want you to know that we are taking note of each individual's comments.
The Iams Company is sponsoring Petfest America with the HSUS to educate and entertain pet owners throughout the United States. These six events will help bring pet care and nutrition information, as well as the Iams Superdogs, a world-class agility group, to thousands of pet lovers throughout the country.
In addition to Petfest, we are present at a variety of events throughout the year in an effort to educate and entertain concerned pet owners on the incredible difference superior nutrition can make in their pets-helping them live long, healthy lives. Some of these events include the ESPN Great Outdoor Games, the Master National Hunt Test-plus various national specialties, agility events, humane society walks and various dog and cat shows. We work with a wide variety of pet-interested groups to try to get our message to every dog and cat owner so they can understand the positive role that nutrition can play in their pets' lives.
Again, I appreciate you contacting us and giving us an opportunity to respond-and hope this gives you an understanding of our position on involvement in events, in general. In the end, our reason for being is focused on the dog and cat. We try to reach their owners where they are most receptive to hearing our message....from sporting to non-profit events.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Iams Consumer Care, North America
We appreciate that you have been using Iams for several years; and we appreciate that you have brought your concerns about our affiliation with HSUS to our attention. Thank you for helping us to understand the issue regarding Iams involvement with Petfest America. We were not aware of these concerns when we decided to get involved with this event-we were focusing on reaching pet owners.
Though our response to you is consistent with the response sent to others who have contacted us, I want you to know that we are taking note of each individual's comments.
The Iams Company is sponsoring Petfest America with the HSUS to educate and entertain pet owners throughout the United States. These six events will help bring pet care and nutrition information, as well as the Iams Superdogs, a world-class agility group, to thousands of pet lovers throughout the country.
In addition to Petfest, we are present at a variety of events throughout the year in an effort to educate and entertain concerned pet owners on the incredible difference superior nutrition can make in their pets-helping them live long, healthy lives. Some of these events include the ESPN Great Outdoor Games, the Master National Hunt Test-plus various national specialties, agility events, humane society walks and various dog and cat shows. We work with a wide variety of pet-interested groups to try to get our message to every dog and cat owner so they can understand the positive role that nutrition can play in their pets' lives.
Again, I appreciate you contacting us and giving us an opportunity to respond-and hope this gives you an understanding of our position on involvement in events, in general. In the end, our reason for being is focused on the dog and cat. We try to reach their owners where they are most receptive to hearing our message....from sporting to non-profit events.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Iams Consumer Care, North America
