NASCAR Champion Greg Biffle Advocates for Animal Spay/Neuter
As Spokesperson for SPAY/USA
December 10, 2008 (Port Washington, NY) - Stock car racing superstar Greg Biffle, who finished third in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, is always envisioning the finish line. Now he's heading for another victory, this time to end animal euthanasia. As spokesperson for SPAY/USA (www.spayusa.org), a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services and a program of North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill pet rescue and adoption organization, Biffle is championing the prevention of unwanted litters. He is convinced that by raising awareness more pet owners will follow his lead and alter their pets, leading to a dramatic decrease in euthanasia. The NASCAR champion, and the owner of three dogs, likens his passion for animal welfare to his love of auto racing.
"It's vitally important to control pet overpopulation. There are over 7000 puppies and kittens born each day with millions of healthy, innocent, unwanted animals put to death as a result of overpopulation," cited Biffle, who says that he believes he can make a difference as the voice of SPAY/USA.
Biffle, who has achieved 48 career wins since 1996, says he plans to use the NASCAR community and the racing world to get the message across that it's crucial and life-saving to spay or neuter pets. And, he has set an example by having his own dogs neutered.
Biffle and his wife Nicole founded the Greg Biffle Foundation to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motorsports industry. The organization recently funded scholarships to help send rescue groups to participate in the SPAY/USA National Spay/Neuter Conference. Esther Mechler, SPAY/USA founder and director applauds Biffle's commitment. "I believe that Greg and his Foundation provided an invaluable opportunity for people dedicated to animal welfare," comments Mechler, adding that with Greg's outreach as SPAY/USA's spokesperson, she is certain there will be significant impact amongst responsible pet owners.
To learn more about SPAY/USA and see Greg Biffle's full interview about his work on behalf of the organization visit www.spayusa.org. You can also find out about low-cost spay/neuter services in your area by calling
1-800-248-SPAY (1-800-248-7729).
About SPAY/USA
SPAY//USA has over 1,200 sterilization programs and clinics nationwide with 6,000 veterinarians in its network. Its goal is to make spay/neuter services within the reach of all and to reduce the numbers of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in the United States each year because there are not enough homes for them. SPAY//USA is a program of North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. To find out more about the Animal League and SPAY//USA visit www.AnimalLeague.org.
About The Greg Biffle Foundation
The Greg Biffle Foundation was established by Greg and Nicole Biffle in 2005 to create awareness and serve as an advocate to improve the well-being of animals by engaging the power and passion of the motorsports industry. The Foundation's popular NASCAR Pets Calendar is one of their biggest sources of revenue. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.gregbifflefoundation.com.
About North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. The Animal League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes every year. Since its founding 1944, they have placed closed to 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes. One of the first animal rescue agencies on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Animal League rescued more than 1200 pets from the region, with 1170 adopted and 22 reunited with their families. The Animal League is home to the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center, which provides 24-hour care for the sheltered pets and annually takes care of more than 10,000 outpatient visits, administers over 27,000 vaccinations, and performs over 14,000 free spay/neuter procedures for every adopted animal. The League also has a National Shelter Rescue team, and offers a wide variety of programs such as a mobile adoption program, puppy training, and adoption counseling. For more information on North Shore Animal League America visit AnimalLeague.org. |
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