Swank promotes pet adoption, seeks to dispel myths

Swank promotes pet adoption, seeks to dispel myths
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Hilary Swank is putting her animal appreciation to work as an ambassador for a pet adoption campaign.

The two-time Academy Award-winning actress said Wednesday that the Iams (EYEMZ') Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign has "struck a chord with my heart."

Her mission is to help 1.5 million pets in shelters find homes between Oct. 1 and Jan. 4.

Swank says older animals have just as much love as younger ones and have "already gone through a lot of the training that can be challenging for people."

Swank also notes that it's possible to adopt a purebred from a shelter if people have their heart set on a particular breed.

Published 9/2/09 by


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  • As long as I have a face, sweet Hilary will always have a place to sit.
    Anonymous 10/24/09 Reply
  • Too many strays, too little time.
    I picked up 3 stray dogs and my landlady was so close to kick me out! It's the same here in Taiwan...can't even imagine the condition in the animal shelters.
    StacyK6 9/3/09 Reply