The Mutt-i-grees™ Initiative is Pet Savers' next ground-breaking program. This nationwide, multi-faceted humane education program will target adults and children with a forceful message that mixed-breed animals are highly-desirable and that adopting a mixed-breed dog from an animal shelter is the best and most responsible way to acquire a pet.

The Mutt-i-grees Initiative will shine light on thousands of "puppy mills" that engage in widespread cruelty, as they supply our nation's pet stores with a steady supply of puppies and kittens as well as drawing much needed attention to the often overlooked but equally as horrific "backyard breeder" who engages in irresponsible breeding techniques without knowledge or application of the Breeders' Code of Ethics.

This initiative is expected to join millions of mixed-breed pet owners, thousands of animal shelters, veterinarians, educators and teachers, corporations and others committed to dramatically improving animal welfare.

The Mutt-i-grees Initiative will launch in 2008 via an interactive website, and will also feature innovative school curriculum, targeting children Pre-K, and Grades 1-9, and developed in partnership with The School of the 21st Century at Yale.