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Howie Long Cheers for Team Cat in America’s Pet Debate

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Former defensive end Howie Long is ready to defend his felines friends’ position as America’s favorite pet and help a worthy cause in the process.

The NFL great is cheering for Team Cat in the just launched “America’s Pet Debate,” Purina’s lighthearted look at the age-old question– are cats or canines top dog (so to speak) in the hearts of America’s animal lovers?

Through November 8, 2012, US fans of Fidos and felines can cast their vote for Team Cat or Team Dog—promoted by doggedly devoted football legend Terry Bradshaw–at www.AmericasPetDebate.com or
www.facebook.com/AmericasPetDebate. (Limit one vote per person per day for all voting channels combined.) For each vote Purina will donate $1, up to $100,000, to Pet Partners’ Veteran Programs to help fund Pet Partners pet therapy teams for U.S. veterans.

After voting, campaign for your preferred four-legged companions on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram using the hashtags #VoteCat, #VoteDog or #Pet Debate. If you’re still unsure whether you should click cat or dog on the ballot, you can take a brief quiz to determine which team is right for you.

“As an owner of four pets, including two cats, JoBu and Lucky, I’ve experienced firsthand the many benefits of owning a pet. My family and I rescued our cats when they were just kittens and gave them a safe home. Our cats have given us a lot back –they like you every day no matter what – even if you’ve had a bad day,” said Long. “I’m proud to partner with American’s Pet Debate to help drive votes and raise money to provide animal-assisted therapy to U.S. military veterans.”

Purina will proudly declare America as a cat or dog nation on Nov. 9, 2012.

For more information:

  • visit www.AmericasPetDebate.com

Photo Credit: PRNewsFoto/Purina

Grace Sydney
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