PetFoodDirect.com Invites the Public to Vote for the Most Inspirational Rescue Tale

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  PetFoodDirect.com has announced the 10 Finalists in the Feeding Fido & Friends Rescue Tales Contest on Facebook. It's now up to the public to cast their votes for the most inspirational Tale! The winning organization will receive $5,000 in pet food, treats and litter to help them continue rebuilding pets' lives.

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The nationwide contest invited pet lovers to tell their Rescue Tales of amazing pets and the rescues or shelters that helped them beat the odds. Now through January 15, the public can vote for their favorite Rescue Tale on PetFoodDirect.com's Facebook page.

"Amazing people, wonderful animals and incredible stories – that about summarizes the more than 500 submissions we received," states Brock Weatherup, CEO of PetFoodDirect.com. "Raising awareness of what these animal rescue organizations do was our core goal. The more people who know about these groups, the more we can do to save innocent animals' lives – so let's get out the vote!"

The winning rescue or shelter organization will receive $5,000 in pet food and treats from the contest's sponsors - Eukanuba, Fancy Feast, Greenies, Halo, Pounce and World's Best Cat Litter. Each of the nine finalists will receive a $100 gift certificate from PetFoodDirect.com.

About PetFoodDirect.com
PetFoodDirect.com is the nation's largest online retailer of pet food, pet meds and pet supplies. With over 148 brands of pet food and more than 16,000 top-quality pet products in stock, PetFoodDirect.com offers pet parents the largest selection of supplies with the convenience of repeat home delivery.

CONTACT: Kelly Lange, 1-610-234-4114, [email protected]

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