For the Smiles of Pets and People: Nihon Pet Food Launches Social Contribution Initiative "Vitaone Smile Project"
Nihon Pet Food has launched the "Vitaone Smile Project," a social contribution initiative aimed at fostering a society where pets and humans can coexist happily. The project includes supporting the adoption of rescued dogs and cats, providing pet care classes, and offering disaster preparedness seminars for pet owners, starting from April 1st.
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## Changes in the Environment Surrounding Pets
The environment surrounding pets has changed with the times, and they have now become irreplaceable family members.
However, various issues related to pet ownership still persist.
Serious problems concerning the lives of precious pets are piling up, such as issues related to rescued dogs/cats due to abandonment or multi-pet collapse, and problems with accompanying evacuation during disasters.
As opportunities to interact with animals decrease, children are also losing opportunities to learn the importance of life.
## The Vision Behind the "Vitaone Smile Project"
Since its founding, Nihon Pet Food has upheld the philosophy of "providing peace and enrichment to the lives of families and pets through pet food," and has long supported the health of pets living in Japan.
And now, we believe our challenge is not only to deliver products to customers living with pets but also to confront animals in various situations and protect their small lives.
Our wish is for pets and people to enjoy rich and happy lives through heartfelt interaction.
This is our aspiration and the driving force behind our pet food making.
With "Vitaone," a brand that has continuously supported Japanese pets, as our symbol, we aim for a future where all pets can live with a smile, and we are launching the **"Vitaone Smile Project" starting April 1st, Vitaone's birthday.**
## Future Activities
### Supporting Rescued Dogs and Cats in Finding New Families
At the Shizuoka Prefectural Animal Welfare Center "Shippo no Baton," we will assist in the adoption of rescued dogs and cats to new families, and provide food, booklets, and trial products, helping these small, protected lives find their "forever homes."
### Supporting Learning Opportunities for Pet Living
We will sponsor "Living Style Classes" where people can learn how to live comfortably with their pets, and hold various events such as disaster preparedness seminars to prepare for emergencies.
The environment surrounding pets has changed with the times, and they have now become irreplaceable family members.
However, various issues related to pet ownership still persist.
Serious problems concerning the lives of precious pets are piling up, such as issues related to rescued dogs/cats due to abandonment or multi-pet collapse, and problems with accompanying evacuation during disasters.
As opportunities to interact with animals decrease, children are also losing opportunities to learn the importance of life.
## The Vision Behind the "Vitaone Smile Project"
Since its founding, Nihon Pet Food has upheld the philosophy of "providing peace and enrichment to the lives of families and pets through pet food," and has long supported the health of pets living in Japan.
And now, we believe our challenge is not only to deliver products to customers living with pets but also to confront animals in various situations and protect their small lives.
Our wish is for pets and people to enjoy rich and happy lives through heartfelt interaction.
This is our aspiration and the driving force behind our pet food making.
With "Vitaone," a brand that has continuously supported Japanese pets, as our symbol, we aim for a future where all pets can live with a smile, and we are launching the **"Vitaone Smile Project" starting April 1st, Vitaone's birthday.**
## Future Activities
### Supporting Rescued Dogs and Cats in Finding New Families
At the Shizuoka Prefectural Animal Welfare Center "Shippo no Baton," we will assist in the adoption of rescued dogs and cats to new families, and provide food, booklets, and trial products, helping these small, protected lives find their "forever homes."
### Supporting Learning Opportunities for Pet Living
We will sponsor "Living Style Classes" where people can learn how to live comfortably with their pets, and hold various events such as disaster preparedness seminars to prepare for emergencies.