Shelter Me Launches National PBS Series Highlighting The Extraordinary
Lives and Benefits of Adopting Shelter Pets
Emmy Award-winning Actress Jane Lynch hosts upcoming episode
sharing the remarkable stories of shelter pets
LOS ANGELES - April 4, 2013 – They become beloved household pets, extraordinary
search-and-rescue dogs and agents of healing and strength. These stories and more
are highlighted in the PBS series Shelter Me, a new project that takes an inside look
at the many benefits of adopting animals from the nation’s overwhelmingly
burdened shelter system.
Episode two, “Shelter Me: Let’s Go Home,” will launch in Los Angeles and is hosted
by Emmy Award-winning actress and shelter animal advocate Jane Lynch. This
episode explores the inspiring stories of shelter dogs transformed into life saving
search-and-rescue dogs; an innovative spay and neuter program in the Watts
section of Los Angeles, a cat adoption from a shelter and the incredible healing
power of shelter dogs that visit patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
This episode premieres in L.A. on April 9 and throughout the nation on local PBS
stations. Upcoming airdates include New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Detroit,
Sacramento, San Francisco, Denver and San Diego. A complete list of airdates is
available at:
http://shelterme.tv/shelter-me-lets-go-home/
Episode one of “Shelter Me,” hosted by Katherine Heigl, is available on Netflix and
iTunes.
Shelter Me was created to shed light on the many benefits of adopting animals out of
the nation’s overwhelmed and under visited animal shelters. The current state of
the American animal shelter system is dire; an estimated 6 to 8 million animals
enter the nation’s shelters annually and, of that number, 3 to 4 million will be
euthanized. Shelter Me focuses on the success stories to bring more people into local
shelters to give these incredible animals a second chance.
“Through the Shelter Me television series, we hope to show the remarkable pets that
are available in shelters across America – from loving family pets to animals that
literally transform the lives of people,” says producer and director Steven Latham.
“Shelter Me hopes to raise the profile and visibility of these incredible animals,
inspiring the public to adopt shelter pets and to visit their local shelters to become
more involved.”
Shelter Me is generously sponsored by Halo, Purely for Pets, the all-natural pet food
company co-owned by Ellen DeGeneres, and PetSafe, an industry leader in pet
lifestyle products. Latham sought sponsors that are dedicated to helping pets in
need. In partnership with Freekibble.com, Halo donates more than 1.5 million meals
annually to shelter pets, and the Halo Pet Foundation provides grants to shelters
across the U.S. Petsafe gives back to the community by sponsoring dog parks, rescue
missions, adoption facilities and more. "Our sponsors' participation is critical to the
ongoing success of this mission," says Latham. "We needed partners whose vision
for shelter pets aligned with ours."
A review copy of Shelter Me is available to media by contacting: info@ShelterMe.tv
Images are available at: http://shelterme.tv/media/
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About PetSafe
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Radio Systems Corporation (RSC) is the
maker of the PetSafe®, Invisible Fence®, SportDOG®, and Premier brands. This
brand portfolio makes RSC an industry leader in the management of pet behavior;
pet training solutions, containment systems, safety and lifestyle product solutions.
You’ll also find the pet-loving hearts at Radio Systems and its brands giving back to
the community by sponsoring dog parks, rescue missions, adoption facilities, and
dozens of other philanthropic ventures. Please visit www.PetSafe.net for more
information.
ABOUT HALO, PURELY FOR PETS®
For over 25 years, Halo, Purely for Pets® has created holistic pet products of
uncompromising quality. Halo believes nutrition is the single most important factor
in the quality of a pet’s life. Halo offers natural pet food, treats, supplements and
grooming products - including the award-winning Halo Spot’s Stew, Dream Coat and
Liv-a-Littles treats. Ellen DeGeneres – a long time Halo customer – became a partowner of Halo in 2008. HALO’s natural dog food, natural cat food, treats,
supplements and grooming products are available at Pet Supplies Plus, PETCO,
Whole Foods Market, your local pet specialty and natural food store, and online at
http://www.halopets.com.
Media Contact:
Shelter Me
Laura Galloway
Galloway Media Group
212.260.3708
galloway.laura@gmail.com