Speed Queen wants to give back to heroes who give so much of their time to love animals in need. Across the country, Speed Queen is donating pairs of its ultra-quiet TR7 top-load washer and DR7 sanitizing dryer with Pet Plus sanitizing and fur-removal cycles to select foster pet care providers.
As the official laundry partner of BFAS, the Speed Queen crew has met many passionate animal advocates. The company has selected special foster moms and dads to receive the TR7/DR7 laundry pairs, which will help keep their pet-friendly households as fur-free as possible.
“From product development and sales to marketing and manufacturing, Speed Queen is a brand made up of animal lovers,” said Cody Masluk, the company’s VP, North America Residential. “I’m excited to lend our support to Best Friends, an organization that closely mirrors our values as a company to make a difference each day.
“Make no mistake,” he added, “this is a true partnership. Speed Queen is committed to getting its hands dirty and doing all we can to help at-risk animals and to support Best Friends’ goal of no-kill in the United States.”
The first laundry giveaway under the program went to Annie Housel of Dallas, who takes in wayward dogs with challenges. About six years ago, her journey began when she saw a Facebook post about a pregnant pit bull whose litter was likely to be aborted.
Speed Queen spokesman Randy Radtke said the program is just an example of the company’s commitment to the cause.
“Our Foster Fur Heroes initiative is a natural extension of our being the official laundry partner of Best Friends Animal Society,” he said. “We are passionate about helping animals, as evidenced by being the first laundry equipment brand to offer dedicated cycles for pet items. We are proud to help this organization find good homes for animals.”
