Hill's Pet Nutrition

🐶 Today, on International Dog Day, we want to pose a question. ❓ Why are adoptions for large dogs lagging, with their length of stay in shelters increasing by 100% over the past five years? 🚫 We dig into barriers like cost, housing restrictions and more, as well as share data on which generation is MOST LIKELY to be key in increasing adoption of large dogs in our new Hill's State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. 🔎 https://lnkd.in/gGBxpDwQ 🤝 Together, we hope to use data and collaboration to help improve outcomes for large dogs!

Meet Quigley! Quigley was born with a vision defect and was set to be euthanized, but fortunately, he was rescued by a nonprofit group specializing in animals with special needs. Quigley was in foster care for four months and was adopted by Nick Pierce, our Director of Manufacturing at our Washington Court, Ohio, plant and his family in September of 2023. In October 2023, Quigley had corrective eye surgery on both eyes. He turned one in April of this year and is living his best life with four human siblings...and of course, Quigley is now a Hill's dog! We love showing off our employee pets, so let's hear it for Quigley!

Our Hill's team is headed to Las Vegas for SUPERZOO and we'd love to connect with you. Find us at Booth #7430 to learn about our new product innovation, latest sustainability certifications and see adoptable pups from our Hill's Food, Shelter & Love partner The Animal Foundation!

Today marks the launch of the 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign - the largest adoption and donation initiative in the country! 🐕 🐈 Our goal over the next month is summed up best by this photo: we want empty shelters because hundreds of thousands of pets are now in new, loving homes. We are proud to join NBCUniversal Local, Greater Good Charities, The Animal Rescue Site and thousands of shelters across the country again this year as we work together to #ClearTheShelters! 🔎 Learn about the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gbWAhFyP ❤️ Adopt from a Hill's Partner Shelter: https://lnkd.in/gXQdHVVY 🤝 Participate in the matching donation challenge: https://lnkd.in/dnyHineN

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we believe in the transformative power of education and its role in advancing the veterinary profession. That’s why we’ve been committed to ensuring that veterinary students receive comprehensive education in pet nutrition—because we know how crucial it is for the overall health and well-being of pets. We’re incredibly proud of our long-standing partnership with Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, which has been instrumental in providing hands-on nutrition education to veterinary students. We’re thrilled to announce our $1 million investment in the creation of the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Professorship at K-State. This endowed position will support the appointment of a distinguished faculty member to teach critical small animal nutrition courses and conduct innovative research in the field. We’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on the future of veterinary medicine and the health of pets for years to come. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCi4wJrW

There may be some amazing athletes to cheer on lately, but have you ever seen the Doglympics? 🥇 We cheered on Benson and Jay in their quest for gold in their version of the games! Hill’s Pet Nutrition is proud to announce a partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City to support two incredible therapy dogs. Benson, the director of goodness, and Jay, the cuddle coordinator, are more than just therapy dogs—they are a source of love and solace for families going through tough times. As part of this partnership, Hill’s will sponsor Benson and Jay by ensuring they receive top-quality care, including Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed dog food, grooming, and veterinary support throughout the year. Supporting these dogs is close to our hearts as we know the power of nutrition for the health of these working dogs and so many other pets we help that bring joy to our lives. To learn more about this initiative and the impact of therapy dogs Benson and Jay, visit rmhckc.org/our-dogs.

Meow you’re talking! 😺 In partnership with our long time Hill's Food, Shelter & Love partner Pasadena Humane, we are proud to share we broke a CatCon record for largest number of kitten adoptions at this year's event last event with nearly 200 kittens going home with new loving homes! ❤️ Thank you to all of the new kitten owners who chose adoption and thank you to Pasadena Humane for your partnership and dedication to supporting the pets in your care and in your community! 🙌 📸: Wren Louis

Exciting new research from Hill's Pet Nutrition reveals the benefits of adding a prebiotic fiber blend to a puppy’s diet! 🐾📈 The study, featured in a recent dvm360® article by Renea Creech, Scientific Communications Senior Specialist at Hill's, shows that this dietary addition supports optimal growth, development and digestive health in puppies. Discover how prebiotics can make a positive difference in your puppy’s well-being by reading more: https://lnkd.in/eVFSKteU

Where can your career take you? 🚀 Hear from one of our summer interns, Miguel from Texas A&M University, as he shares his excitement for being exposed to new opportunities with his regulatory affairs internship. Bonus: He's eager to make a difference in the millions of lives of pets!

Hill's Pet Nutrition is proud to announce three major milestones in our sustainability journey today! 🌍 Hill’s earned the prestigious global Pet Sustainability Coalition Accreditation for our strong commitment to sustainable practices and showing measurable progress in environmental and social responsibility. 🌍 Hill’s new custom-designed HQ office in Overland Park, Kansas, achieved U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold® and International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) WELL Certified™ Platinum certifications and is the first space in the state of Kansas to receive WELL Certification at any level, highlighting Hill’s dedication to creating an inspiring and health-focused working environment. These achievements are proof of the many proactive actions we’ve taken but also cement our belief that sustainability and social impact efforts are essential to our continued growth. To read more visit: https://lnkd.in/gnGF-p_e