Hollywood Helps: Celebs Sign Komfort Pets Carrier for Auction on eBay

November 1, 2007 – (Boston MA) — Komfort Pets, the company who brought the first ever climate-controlled pet carrier to market, announced today they will auction off a carrier signed by celebrities on eBay. Proceeds from Komfort Pets carrier, will benefit The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®).

Celebrities had an opportunity to autograph this unique and innovative pet carrier at the GBK Productions Emmy gifting suite on September 12th, 13th and 14th. Those who lent their signature for this very worthy cause include; Debra Messing, James Pickens Jr., Lorraine Bracco, Paula Abdul, Kevin Dillon, Cheryl Hines, Rebecca Gayheart, Seth Green, Rex Lee, Mario Lopez, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, Bradley Whitford, Blair Underwood, Stacy Keibler, William Baldwin, Michael Madsen, Leeza Gibbons and other tastemakers.

The Komfort Pets carrier was introduced at the Global Pet Expo in February 2007. It uses conduction and convection simultaneously to keep pets at a safe, healthy temperature and automatically turns on when the outside ambient temperature goes above 72 degrees or below 65 degrees.

Komfort Pets continuously works to raise money for a variety of charitable causes and is proud to work with the ASPCA to raise money for their cause. "The ASPCA is incredibly excited to be selected to benefit from the Komfort Pets Auction, and we're grateful to all the celebrities who contributed to this effort," said ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. "This auction will not only help raise awareness about the problem of pet overpopulation, but continue to keep the plight of homeless animals in the forefront." Additionally, Komfort Pets donates 10% of all the company’s profits to charity. Bob Inello, CEO of Komfort Pets, says “We were thrilled with how many celebrities were willing to include their name on the carrier for this donation. The response to the Komfort Pets Carrier has been truly amazing.”

The eBay auction will begin on November 14th and end on November 19th.

About Komfort Pets Carrier

Komfort Pets has pioneered a patent-pending technology to offer both heating and cooling capabilities for a pet's ultimate comfort. The temperature control system is designed to complement the natural methods by which a pet regulates its own body temperature by using both conduction and convection simultaneously. The small carrier (19” x 13” x 16”) is available for purchase in ruby and silver for $399 from www.komfortpets.com and also is available at www.amazon.com .

About the ASPCA®

Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first humane organization established in the Americas, and today has one million supporters. A 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service, accredited animal hospital, adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York’s animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality television series “Animal Precinct” on Animal Planet. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org.