Betty White Joins Sergeant's® Pet Care Products and Morris Animal Foundation for the 'Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest'

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Golden Girl, Betty White, is joining forces with Sergeant's® Pet Care Products and Morris Animal Foundation for the "Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest." The contest celebrates Morris Animal Foundation's annual campaign to bring attention to feline health and features the wide range of products from Sergeant's Pet Care that promote happier, healthier lives for cats.

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"Cats are wonderful pets and sometimes don't get the respect they deserve. They make you laugh and they can laugh with you. They can be the best friends in the world," said Betty White, an avid animal advocate and strong supporter of Morris Animal Foundation. She will serve as judge of the photo contest. "Send your photos in now, while you're thinking about it! We want to see those happy, healthy kitties!"

The contest will run from October 26 to December 15. Entries can be uploaded to sergeants.com and will be available to view in the contest photo gallery. Photos can be entered into one of three categories:

• The Happy, Healthy Cat category includes photos of cats that best represent the happy, healthy contest theme.
• The My Favorite Human category includes photos of cats with their favorite family, child or adult.
• The My Favorite K9 category includes photos of cats with their favorite dog, to show the bonds of friendship common between the species.

Finalists in each category will be reviewed by Betty White, who will choose the Grand Prize winner and runners up. The Grand Prize winner will be featured on the cover of AnimalNews and highlighted in an article in this publication from Morris Animal Foundation. They will also receive a gift card to PetSmart and a gift assortment of products for cats from Sergeant's Pet Care Products. Runners up will also receive gift cards and gift assortments.

"We're very pleased to support Morris Animal Foundation in their efforts to promote feline health," stated Caryn Stichler, vice president of marketing for Sergeant's Pet Care Products. "Our work on developing products that support feline health and happiness and Morris Animal Foundation's work on advancing veterinary research to improve cats' lives make us perfect partners. We're also very excited to see all the lovable cats entered into the contest!"

About Sergeant's Pet Care Products

Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc., is based in Omaha, Neb. USA, and is a leading supplier of pet supplies including flea and tick remedies, health and well-being products, natural and formulated treats, rawhide chews, toys, accessories, dental and aquatics. Sergeant's has been caring for pets since 1868, and is America's oldest full-line pet supplies company with one of the most trusted names in pet care. For more information, visit the Sergeant's web site at www.sergeants.com.

About Morris Animal Foundation

Morris Animal Foundation helps animals enjoy longer, healthier lives. They advance health and welfare research that protects, treats and cures companion animals, horses and wildlife worldwide. Founded by a visionary veterinarian in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation today is a world leader in advancing veterinary research that protects, treats and cures animals on every continent.

SOURCE Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.