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Purina and KC2026 Introduce Pet-Centered Programming to Make Kansas City a Pet-Friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City

May 20, 2026

Purina, in collaboration with KC2026, the local organizing committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is bringing its pet-centered mentality to life this summer, welcoming pets during Dog Days at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City , and positioning the City of Fountains as a pinnacle shining example of a pet-friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ host City.

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Purina and KC2026 Introduce Pet-Centered Programming to Make Kansas City a Pet-Friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City

May 20, 2026

Purina, in collaboration with KC2026, the local organizing committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is bringing its pet-centered mentality to life this summer, welcoming pets during Dog Days at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City , and positioning the City of Fountains as a pinnacle shining example of a pet-friendly FIFA World Cup 2026™ host City.

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The FelineVMA and Merck Animal Health Launch 2026 Scholarships to Support Future Leaders in Feline Medicine

Annette O’Connor named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Student keynote explores pet nutrition career pathways at Petfood Forum

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Merck Animal Health Expands Operations with $895 Million Investment in De Soto, Kansas

One of the most significant economic development projects in Kansas history and the largest to date for Merck Animal Health, the 200,000-square-foot expansion includes an $860 million investment in the site’s existing manufacturing facility and a $35 million investment in its research and development laboratories.

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