Subaru Supports Oregon Humane Society Annual Telethon

Subaru Supports Oregon Humane Society Annual Telethon

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will support the 2005 Oregon Humane Society (OHS) Annual Telethon for the Animals broadcast live on KOIN News Channel 6, Oct. 8, 2005.

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"We are so pleased and excited to be a part of the 6th Annual Telethon for the Animals benefiting the Oregon Humane Society," said Jim Pernas, regional vice president, Subaru Northwest Region, Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru has a long history of supporting the organizations that are important to our customers and local community. More than 66 percent of Subaru owners have pet family members and given the fact that our regional headquarters are located right here in Portland, makes this event a perfect match for us."

In addition to a major on-air check presentation, Subaru and its Portland area dealers will also serve as donation centers for the fund drive and sponsor the pet travel tip segments that will be part of the Telethon programming. Anyone that makes a donation through Subaru either at the dealerships or through the online portal at http://www.subaru.com/OHS, will receive a complimentary pet first-aid kit and a pet travel guide.

Following is a list of local participating Subaru dealers. To locate your nearest Subaru dealer please visit http://www.subaru.com/.

Carr Subaru Wentworth Subaru Royal Moore Subaru 11635 SW Canyon Rd. 107 SE Grand Ave. 1326 SE Enterprise Cir. Beaverton, OR 97005 Portland, OR 97214 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-644-2161 503-232-2000 503-640-5660

Gresham Subaru Lithia Subaru - Hannah Subaru 1925 E Powell Blvd. Oregon City 7407 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr. Gresham, OR 97080 1404 Main St. Vancouver, WA 98662 503-661-1200 Oregon City, OR 97045 360-314-0505 503-656-0612

"The goal for the 2005 Telethon is to raise over $190,000 and find homes for 80 animals," said Jane Morrison, corporate relations manager, Oregon Humane Society. "We couldn't do it without the generous support of our corporate neighbors like Subaru. Subaru and its Portland area dealers lend a generous and sincere helping hand to a cause that is near and dear to both organizations."

The 2005 OHS Telethon for the Animals is a live television broadcast on KOIN News Channel 6 to raise awareness and funds for the organization, as well as showcase animals available for adoption. The Telethon will also feature Oregon's only Animal Cops and useful advice from OHS Pet Behavior department - including pet travel tips sponsored by Subaru. OHS Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue and Relief Team members who spent weeks in the Gulf Coast helping the animals will also be on hand to share some of their experiences.

About Oregon Humane Society

Celebrating 136 years of service to animals in this community, the Oregon Humane Society is the leading animal welfare organization within the region. Founded in November 1868, the Oregon Humane Society is dedicated to helping animals and people. Each year, over 13,000 animals are served by the Oregon Humane Society, more than 650 reports of animal abuse and neglect are investigated, 20,000 children are taught humane education, and hundreds of nursing home residents are visited by animal assisted therapy volunteers and their animals. Visit us at http://www.oregonhumane.org/.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2004. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.

Contact: Lisa Fleming Subaru of America, Inc. (856) 488-5093 lfleming@subaru.com

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CONTACT: Lisa Fleming, Subaru of America, Inc., +1-856-488-5093, lfleming@subaru.com

Web site: http://www.oregonhumane.org/

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