Banfield, The Pet Hospital(R) Receives 'Friendship Award' From Dumb Friends League in Denver, Colo.

Banfield, The Pet Hospital(R) Receives 'Friendship Award' From Dumb Friends
League in Denver, Colo.
Non-profit Organization Dedicated to Pet Welfare Honored Banfield's Commitment
to Increasing Awareness of Companion Pet Issues on Oct. 23

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital® received
the 2009 "Friendship Award," from the Dumb Friends League in Denver, Colo. on
Friday, Oct. 23. The Dumb Friends League is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the welfare of Pets through providing humane care to abandoned
Pets, rescuing injured Pets, adopting out abandoned Pets and educating the
public about the needs of companion Pets. The Friendship Award honors
individuals or organizations who contribute specifically to the League's
mission of increasing awareness of companion Pet issues.

"It is very important for our practice to collaborate with outstanding
organizations such as the Dumb Friends League as we work together to improve
the lives of Pets and families," said John Payne, Banfield's president and
chief executive officer, who accepted the award on behalf of Banfield at the
Oct. 23 banquet. "It's an honor to receive this award for doing what we
love--making a difference in the lives of Pets."

The long-standing relationship between Banfield and the League includes
Banfield's recent donation of a mobile surgery suite which allows the League
to provide better quality of medicine to the Pets under its care. The League
also participates in Banfield's annual Industry Summit and is a member of
Banfield's Shelter Advisory Board, which was formed in 2005 to help facilitate
collaborative work on issues that affect shelter Pets as well as the broader
animal welfare community. Banfield's ongoing support of the League supports
its effort to continually improve the lives of Pets, as well as communication
with Pet-related agencies and the Pet care industry.

"Our partnership with Banfield is an important part of our ability to care for
the Pets and people we serve and we are honored to bestow the Friendship Award
to their practice," said Robert Rohde, president of the Dumb Friends League.
"Banfield's dedication to helping Pets live healthier, happier lives is
commendable--the lives of countless Pets have been greatly improved because of
their commitment to helping us further our mission."

The League specifically names John Payne, Jeannine Taaffe, Banfield's senior
vice president of sales and marketing and Scott Campbell, former president and
CEO of Banfield, as those who have been particularly instrumental in forming
and cultivating Banfield's support of the League's mission.

About Banfield, The Pet Hospital

Founded in Portland, Ore., in 1955, Banfield has become the largest Pet
general veterinary practice in the world, with more than 750 hospitals in
neighborhoods across the United States. More than 2,000 veterinarians at
Banfield are committed to giving Pets the highest quality of veterinary care.
Banfield hospitals offer a full range of comprehensive medical services,
computerized medical records, preventive care plans for Pet and extended
operating hours. Banfield 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 through our Optimum Wellness Plans.
For journalists seeking more information, please visit our press room at
http://www.banfield.net/press-room or contact our Media Hotline at
888-355-0595 (no sales calls, please).

Media Contact:
Christine Antles
christine.antles@banfield.net; 503-922-5698
Banfield, The Pet Hospital® Media Hotline, 1-888-355-0595

SOURCE Banfield, The Pet Hospital

Christine Antles of Banfield, The Pet Hospital, +1-503-922-5698,
christine.antles@banfield.net; or Media Hotline of Banfield, The Pet
Hospital®, 1-888-355-0595