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Wolf to Woof: the story of dogs comes to Portland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Banfield Charitable Trust helps bring the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition on dogs to Portland
“Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs” is an interactive exhibit exploring the foundations of our unique relationship with dogs. It opens to the public on September 28, 2008.
Portland, Ore. —September 2008— Many people know the value that Pets add to our lives. We love our furry friends and know that they are cherished family members, life-saving rescuers, partners in fighting crime, and loyal assistants for people with disabilities. The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is pleased to present Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs from September 28, 2008 to January 4, 2009 which showcases these incredible and special beings. The Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT), a national public charity devoted to keeping Pets and families together, gave the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum a grant in 2007 which helped to bring the Wolf to Woof exhibit to Portland.
“The Banfield Charitable Trust is committed to keeping Pets and families together and we are always willing to support activities that strengthen the Pet-human bond,” says Sandy Campbell, BCT President & Board Chair. “This wonderful exhibit is sure to raise awareness about the cultural and historical importance of dogs and promote a better understanding of the necessary care they require.”
The BCT brings together the resources to provide a better quality of life for Pets and their families and to advance veterinary medicine. By encouraging collaboration between the Banfield Pet Hospitals and local community-based educational institutions like the World Forestry Center, Banfield veterinarians will be giving FutureVet presentations on Thursdays from 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. to students throughout Portland and SW Washington. FutureVet is an educational initiative sponsored by the Banfield Charitable Trust which fosters interest in the veterinary profession.
On October 19, your Wolf to Woof admission will include entrance for you and your well-behaved dog to attend the Doggie Palooza Pet fair. Activities include demonstrations, a pooch parade and merchandise from various vendors. The Banfield Charitable Trust will have a booth featuring Pet themed note cards for sale. Proceeds benefit Pet food distribution programs conducted by Meals on Wheels Association of America. Banfield, The Pet Hospital will have an adjoining booth to provide coupons, giveaways and information on preventive healthcare for Pets.
About the Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT)
Banfield Charitable Trust, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit public charity founded in 2003, was founded in response to Banfield team members’ requests for a way to take Banfield’s vision of treating Pets like family beyond the walls of the hospital. In addition to providing preventive care to clients in need, the Charitable Trust also supports childhood education about caring for Pets, veterinary education programs, and programs based on the family-Pet bond.
About Banfield, The Pet Hospital®
Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1955, Banfield has become the largest Pet general veterinary practice in the world, with more than 660 quality veterinary hospitals in many neighborhoods across the U.S., in the U.K. and in Mexico. More than 1000 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving Pets the same level of care that their human family members receive. Banfield hospitals offer a full-range of comprehensive, medical services, computerized medical records, Pet preventive care plans, extended operating hours, and is the only veterinary practice in the world with an extensive quality assurance program. Banfield, The Pet Hospital helps extend the lives of millions of Pets each year.
About FutureVet®
FutureVet® is designed to encourage youth to pursue careers in Pet health and veterinary medicine. FutureVet provides students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with veterinarians and hospital teams, learning about Pets and Pet healthcare, and discovering the exciting career paths available in veterinary medicine. One of the best things veterinarians can do to increase interest in the veterinary profession is to reach out and educate our youth. Communicating with kids about being a Pet doctor and the human-Pet bond is a great way we can ensure that there will be competent, compassionate veterinarians for years to come.
About the World Forestry Center
The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching about forests and sustainable forestry. The Museum also hosts special educational exhibits of art, history, and culture from around the world. Admission for the World Forestry Center is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children 3-18. Children 2 and under and members are free. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 5:00. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park, five minutes from downtown, just off Highway 26. The Center is also accessible by MAX light rail line. WFC visitors are encouraged to ride MAX or take TriMet bus #63. Call TriMet Customer Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433), or visit www.trimet.org for fare and route information.
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The Banfield Charitable Trust helps bring the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition on dogs to Portland
“Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs” is an interactive exhibit exploring the foundations of our unique relationship with dogs. It opens to the public on September 28, 2008.
Portland, Ore. —September 2008— Many people know the value that Pets add to our lives. We love our furry friends and know that they are cherished family members, life-saving rescuers, partners in fighting crime, and loyal assistants for people with disabilities. The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is pleased to present Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs from September 28, 2008 to January 4, 2009 which showcases these incredible and special beings. The Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT), a national public charity devoted to keeping Pets and families together, gave the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum a grant in 2007 which helped to bring the Wolf to Woof exhibit to Portland.
“The Banfield Charitable Trust is committed to keeping Pets and families together and we are always willing to support activities that strengthen the Pet-human bond,” says Sandy Campbell, BCT President & Board Chair. “This wonderful exhibit is sure to raise awareness about the cultural and historical importance of dogs and promote a better understanding of the necessary care they require.”
The BCT brings together the resources to provide a better quality of life for Pets and their families and to advance veterinary medicine. By encouraging collaboration between the Banfield Pet Hospitals and local community-based educational institutions like the World Forestry Center, Banfield veterinarians will be giving FutureVet presentations on Thursdays from 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. to students throughout Portland and SW Washington. FutureVet is an educational initiative sponsored by the Banfield Charitable Trust which fosters interest in the veterinary profession.
On October 19, your Wolf to Woof admission will include entrance for you and your well-behaved dog to attend the Doggie Palooza Pet fair. Activities include demonstrations, a pooch parade and merchandise from various vendors. The Banfield Charitable Trust will have a booth featuring Pet themed note cards for sale. Proceeds benefit Pet food distribution programs conducted by Meals on Wheels Association of America. Banfield, The Pet Hospital will have an adjoining booth to provide coupons, giveaways and information on preventive healthcare for Pets.
About the Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT)
Banfield Charitable Trust, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit public charity founded in 2003, was founded in response to Banfield team members’ requests for a way to take Banfield’s vision of treating Pets like family beyond the walls of the hospital. In addition to providing preventive care to clients in need, the Charitable Trust also supports childhood education about caring for Pets, veterinary education programs, and programs based on the family-Pet bond.
About Banfield, The Pet Hospital®
Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1955, Banfield has become the largest Pet general veterinary practice in the world, with more than 660 quality veterinary hospitals in many neighborhoods across the U.S., in the U.K. and in Mexico. More than 1000 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving Pets the same level of care that their human family members receive. Banfield hospitals offer a full-range of comprehensive, medical services, computerized medical records, Pet preventive care plans, extended operating hours, and is the only veterinary practice in the world with an extensive quality assurance program. Banfield, The Pet Hospital helps extend the lives of millions of Pets each year.
About FutureVet®
FutureVet® is designed to encourage youth to pursue careers in Pet health and veterinary medicine. FutureVet provides students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with veterinarians and hospital teams, learning about Pets and Pet healthcare, and discovering the exciting career paths available in veterinary medicine. One of the best things veterinarians can do to increase interest in the veterinary profession is to reach out and educate our youth. Communicating with kids about being a Pet doctor and the human-Pet bond is a great way we can ensure that there will be competent, compassionate veterinarians for years to come.
About the World Forestry Center
The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching about forests and sustainable forestry. The Museum also hosts special educational exhibits of art, history, and culture from around the world. Admission for the World Forestry Center is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children 3-18. Children 2 and under and members are free. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 5:00. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park, five minutes from downtown, just off Highway 26. The Center is also accessible by MAX light rail line. WFC visitors are encouraged to ride MAX or take TriMet bus #63. Call TriMet Customer Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433), or visit www.trimet.org for fare and route information.
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