Thermotex Launches Fundraising Campaign for National Pet Day

Canadian-Made & Operated Far Infrared Therapeutic Company Supports North American Animal Shelters

CALGARY, April 11, 2018 /CNW/ - Thermotex has partnered with shelters across North America to raise awareness for animals in need and celebrate National Pet Day. Funds raised will help support MaxFund Animal Shelter, spcaLA, and Calgary Humane Society.

National Pet Day takes place today and was established in 2006 to celebrate cherished companion animals while raising awareness for the plight of animals awaiting adoption. Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter North American animal shelters every year. Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. Denver-based MaxFund Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter and adoption center.

"At MaxFund, we're working to give every dog and cat in our care the ability to have a second chance at finding a forever family ? a second chance at life," states MaxFund coordinator Kathy Gaines. "We appreciate the opportunity to partner with other organizations that recognize the benefits of supporting shelters."

Thermotex is a leader in the manufacturing of patented, medical grade far infrared therapy systems for Personal, Pet and Equine use and are registered with the FDA and Health Canada. The Thermotex Pet Line helps to relieve mobility issues, joint stiffness, arthritis, inflammation, pain and other causes of discomfort naturally, safely and effectively.

"Our products are extremely effective," states Thermotex Executive Vice President, Wendy Docherty. "The gentle heat does not burn or dehydrate skin and penetrates 2.36 inches, ten times deeper than a generic heating pad, which only penetrates 1/8 of an inch."

From April 11 ? 21, 2018, Thermotex will donate 10% of sales generated from the campaign to shelter partners. Purchase a pet bed via bit.ly/ThermotexPets utilizing the following codes for each shelter to donate: SPCALA10, MAXFUND10, CALGARYHUMANE10.

Ana Bustilloz of spcaLA adds, "Partnering with a company like Thermotex brings awareness to the shelters and the animals who need homes. Adopting a pet is a wonderful thing ? not only do you save that pet, but you create a space for another."

For more information on National Pet Day and Thermotex please visit: https://www.thermotex.com/nationalpetday/.

About Thermotex
Thermotex is a leader in the manufacturing of patented, medical grade far infrared therapy systems for Personal, Pet and Equine use and are registered with the FDA and Health Canada. For more than 20 years the Canadian, family-run business has provided pain relief that is backed by rigorous research, due diligence and a commitment to customers. Clinical trials, both internal and external, have proven the efficacy of far infrared technology for various types of pain often left unchanged by traditional pain management strategies. The deep heat acts to increase the flexibility of collagen tissue, reduce inflammation, decrease joint stiffness, relieve muscle spasms and reduce pain. For more information visit www.thermotex.com. Follow Thermotex on Twitter: @Thermotex and Facebook: @ThermotexTherapy.

About spcaLA
Since 1877, spcaLA has been the premiere independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California. There is no national SPCA, parent organization, or umbrella group that provides financial support to spcaLA. Donations run programs and services including Cruelty Investigation, Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education, and a variety of shelter services. For more information visit: spcaLA.com and follow @spcaLA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.

About MaxFund Animal Shelter
Established in 1988, Denver-based MaxFund is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter and adoption center. MaxFund strives to provide all needed care for animals committed to its stewardship, including addressing medical needs, rehabilitation, training, socialization and adoption. Since inception, MaxFund has placed nearly 40,000 animals in forever homes, and has saved thousands more through its spay and neuter programs. For more information, visit www.maxfund.org.

About Calgary Humane
The Calgary Humane Society is a non profit organization that has been in operation since 1922. CHS provides a vital service to Calgary and surrounding areas through sheltering more than 5,000 stray, abandoned and abused animals each year. For more information please visit: https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/.

SOURCE Thermotex