IAMS to Receive Corporate Honoree Award at the Bideawee Ball June 13

Bideawee, Inc., the leading pet adoption and animal welfare organization serving the New York metropolitan area and Long Island communities, has named IAMS as its 2011 Corporate Honoree. IAMS will receive the Corporate Honoree Award during the opening ceremonies at the annual Bideawee Ball to be held on June 13, 2011 in New York City. The Bideawee Ball is the premier social gathering that celebrates animal welfare and the mission to promote and support safe, loving long-term relationships between people and pets.

Bideawee is presenting the celebrated "Bideawee Corporate Award" to IAMS' in recognition of its corporate contributions to foster the health and well being of pets.
IAMS has demonstrated a long-standing commitment in promoting responsible pet adoption and supporting animal shelter organizations across the country. Through the IAMS "Home 4 the Holidays" 2011 campaign, more than 1.1 million pets were adopted and 5 million meals were donated to shelter and rescue pets in need.

"IAMS has been an active corporate partner with Bideawee for the past several years in virtually every sense to support our organizational mission," said Nancy Taylor, President and CEO of Bideawee, Inc. "IAMS has donated over 17 tons of pet food, provided financial support, and helped raise the visibility of Bideawee through partnership activities at New York City media events."

EVENT: Bideawee Ball
DATE: Monday, June 13, 2011
LOCATION: Guastavino's
409 East 59th Street
New York City
TIME: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

The Bideawee Ball is attended by more than 300 active animal lovers from New York City's business, social and celebrity communities. The annual event features cocktails, seated dinner, dancing, and recognition awards to those who have made a difference in the lives of pets. A Silent Auction and Live Auction of special and unique offerings will be held during the festivities. General Seating Tickets are $500.00; Junior Tickets (under the age of 35) are available for $275.00; Canine Companion Tickets are $50.00. For information, visit: www.bideawee.org/ball.

About Bideawee
Bideawee, which means "stay awhile," in Scottish, is one of the country's oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora Kibbe, Bideawee has been providing shelter, care and compassion to homeless animals in helping them to find their forever homes for over 100 years.

Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501( c ) 3 humane animal organization and 100% of Bideawee's funding comes from private sources. For more information visit: www.bideawee.org

About IAMS
IAMS is a recognized leader in pet nutrition and care. IAMS Pet Foods, along with its sister pet food company Eukanuba, is a division of Proctor & Gamble, a diversified U.S.-based company that has been providing consumer goods, household products and pet care products and services since 1946. Please visit: www.iams.com