Arizona Humane Society Receives $100,000 Matching Gift Following 18th Annual Pet Telethon

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Aug 25, 2014, 19:00 ET


Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 25, 2014 -- Well-known Valley philanthropists Bob and Renee Parsons supported the Arizona Humane Society’s 18th Annual Pet Telethon with a major gift. The couple donated $25,000 through The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation on behalf of each of their “furkids” – Max, Chief, Ninety-nine, and Eighty-eight – for a total donation of $100,000.

“Our animals bring so much joy to our family,” said philanthropist Renee Parsons. “Like the Arizona Humane Society, Bob and I believe that every animal deserves a good life. By matching the funds raised during the Arizona Humane Society's Pet Telethon we had the opportunity double the impact of the gifts pledged and ultimately enhance the quality of life for homeless Arizona animals.”

The telethon, held on Saturday, August 23, 2014, was the culmination of the Summer to Save Lives, an eight-week community engagement campaign in partnership with 3TV. The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) rescues, heals, adopts and advocates for homeless, sick, injured and abused animals. Through collaborative partnerships, affordable community services, emergency rescue and a medical trauma center, AHS is committed to providing second chances and saving the lives of more animals.

About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation inspires hope by providing critical funding at critical times to communities striving to make a difference. The foundation primarily focuses on issues in the greater Phoenix area. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation believes every person is entitled to an education, good nutrition, medical care, a stress-free, happy environment and the hope that they too, will share in the American Dream. The foundation provides funding to non-profit organizations that are successfully addressing these essential needs. The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is also committed to the children of Haiti, helping to grow and improve schools, medical services and overall well-being for communities in rural Haiti through the Hope for Haiti organization.

Leela Brennan, YAM Worldwide, http://www.SNGC.com, +1 (480) 696-4825, [email protected]