Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Express 2012 Tour Bus Ready to Roll
July 9, 2012 " Lenexa, Kan. " Do you have a pet behavior problem to solve? Ceva Animal Health, makers of Feliway® and Adaptil,™ has partnered with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists(ACVB) to help. The Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Express Tour 2012 bus will travel 12,500 miles and stop in six cities for a free pet fair.
“Thousands of pets die needlessly each year because of untreated behavior problems. ACVB and Ceva want pet owners to know there are medically sound options available from their local veterinarians to modify and treat these pets before it’s too late. This campaign will go a long way to addressing these alarming statistics and keep the love alive between pets and their families,” said Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB, spokesperson for the tour.
Each pet fair will feature board-certified veterinary behaviorists available to answer pet owner questions, educational booths staffed by local veterinarians, shelter booths with adoptable pets, and free giveaways from Ceva. Donations to area shelters participating in the fair will be made from the proceeds of event T-shirt sales and $1 “Paw for the Cause” donations.
“This tour can truly save the lives of pets. We want pet owners to know that products like Ceva Animal Health’s Feliway and Adaptil behavior products can help, and encourage them to speak with their veterinarian about a complete behavior treatment plan,” said Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM, Esq., Ceva Animal Health Director, Veterinary Services. Following are the tour’s launch event, pet fair dates and locations:
Thursday, August 2
San Diego Zoo, Zoofari Party Area
5:00 p.m. " 9:00 p.m.
San Diego, CA
National Tour Launch for Media & Veterinarians
Saturday, August 11
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lester Fisher Bridge/Nature Boardwalk
10:00 a.m."3:00 p.m.
Chicago
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
Friday, August 17
Hudson River Park, Pier 84 Dog Run
9:00 a.m."Noon
New York City
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
Saturday, August 25
Swope Park Dog Park
10:00 a.m."3:00 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo.
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
Saturday, September 8
Main Street Garden
10:00 a.m."3:00 p.m.
Dallas
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
Saturday, September 15
Centennial Olympic Park/Game Plaza
10:00 a.m."3:00 p.m.
Atlanta
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
Sunday, September 30
Griffith Park/Crystal Springs Picnic Area
10:00 a.m."3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles
Free Pet Fair Open to the Public
About the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB): Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB) are veterinarians who are specialists in the field. These specialists have completed a residency or training program in the discipline of veterinary behavioral medicine. As part of this program they have studied topics including: sociobiology; psychology of learning; behavioral genetics; behavioral physiology; psychopharmacology; ethology; and behavioral endocrinology. Visit www.dacvb.org.
About Ceva Animal Health: Ceva’s key companion animal products include the Vectra® line of parasiticides, Adaptil™ (formerly D.A.P.) and Feliway® pheromone behavior aids and Senilife® neuroprotection for aging pets. Ceva Biomune’s key poultry products include CEVAC® Transmune IBD, Vectormune® FP and Vectormune® HVT. Ceva Biomune Campus and the North America Zone headquarters are both located in Lenexa, Kansas. Visit www.ceva.us.
About Ceva Santé Animale: Ceva’s parent company is a global veterinary health company focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for pets, livestock, swine and poultry. Its headquarters is in Libourne, France. Visit www.ceva.com.