Power of Paws is a new website and resource sponsored by some major pet manufacturers that have teamed up with medical and veterinary partners to help make a difference in your life and the lives of your pets.

It has been proven that having pets has health benefits not only for humans but for the pets as well. They help us get active, reduce stress and add another family member to love. The “Power of Paws” is a movement that can change lives.

From the website:

Meow Mix® cat food, Kibbles ‘N Bits® dog food, Milk-Bone® dog biscuits, Pup-Peroni® dog snacks, Snausages® dog snacks and our other great brands have teamed up with health, veterinary and cause partners to bring you the Power of Paws program. This movement is making a difference through education that’s designed to inspire and motivate people to get healthier together with their pet. But above all, the Power of Paws program is intended to give people new reasons and ways to to build and strengthen the bond with their pets for better mental, emotional and physical health You can make a difference by joining the movement – Tell Your Tail, sign-up to receive our newsletter or to receive a free PAWS Power Pack DVD & Brochure and we’ll donate $1 on your behalf to the Bergin University of Canine Studies or the Animal Medical Center.

The site contains numerous resources in support of this goal including a section where you can tell your story and also order a FREE Paws Power pack DVD and brochure ($20) value. According to the site, when you register to receive this free resource, Del Monte will make a $1 donation to support YOUR CHOICE of one of their partners that “provide education about the benefits of the pet/human bond and help empower those with autism, Alzheimer’s and other disabilities.

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