By Pet Age Staff//November 30, 2023//
By: Pet Age Staff//November 30, 2023//
Press release: Synchrony
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Synchrony, a leading consumer finance company, today announced a strategic partnership to advance the companies’ shared goal of strengthening the human-animal bond.
“At Synchrony, we’re continually looking for ways to equip pet parents and veterinarians with the knowledge, resources and financial solutions to provide all pets with the care they need, over the course of their lifetime,” said Boo Larsen, senior vice president and general manager, Veterinary and Pet Care, Synchrony. “By joining forces with HABRI, we hope to help everyone in the relationship with the animal truly understand the mutually beneficial power of the bond, which will in turn lead to better veterinary care.”1
Synchrony is committed to empowering the health and wellness of people and their families, including their pets, through its flexible financial solutions including the CareCredit health and wellness credit card and Pets Best, as well as partnerships such as this one with HABRI. HABRI’s efforts to demonstrate and substantiate the positive impact of this special bond on the health of pets, individuals, families and communities align perfectly with Synchrony.
Synchrony will help HABRI fulfill its mission of building the human-animal bond by:
“Through its veterinary and pet solutions, Synchrony not only recognizes the importance of the human-animal bond, but also serves as an important means of preserving the bond by facilitating access to veterinary care for millions of families,” said Steven Feldman, president, HABRI. “By aligning with Synchrony’s CareCredit and leveraging its strong foothold in human healthcare, we believe we can get one step further to bridging the important connection between human and animal health.”