Green Chimneys Names APPA CEO Bob Vetere as New Board President

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February 15, 2019

October 11, 2018

This month, American Pet Products Association (APPA) President and CEO Bob Vetere will assume the role of Green Chimneys Board President.

Green Chimneys names Bob Vetere as new board president

Vetere at Pet Night on Capitol Hill, Washington DC, in September.

Leader of the Pack

Bob has not only devoted his career to animals by way of the pet products industry; he’s contributed to articulating the important and healthful ways animals enhance our lives. Through his work with APPA, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and the Pet Leadership Council, Bob has advocated for increased awareness in proper pet care, research to better understand the human-animal connection and government support of animal-assisted therapies for veterans and children.

Britt the Pony Mule

Britt (left) is a pony mule that came to Green Chimneys through a rescue program in New Hampshire. Upon her arrival, Britt quickly found a best friend in a brown pony named Dixie (right). Britt may be small for her breed but her talents should not be underestimated. From an instinctive ability to relax many of the children she works with to naturally being able to tell time – she’s known to bray just before mealtime!