Fred Meyer Jewelers Introduces PAWSitively Yours™, a Pet Inspired Jewelry Collection to Celebrate our Furry Friends

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Every dog has his day, and now pet lovers can celebrate their faithful four-legged friends with PAWSitively Yours Diamond Jewelry Collection™, a new line of pet-inspired jewelry exclusively from Fred Meyer Jewelers.  With prices starting at $99.99, the collection features whimsical fashion and high-end pieces, available at nearly 400 Fred Meyer Jewelers and Littman Jewelers in 36 states and online at www.fredmeyerjewelers.com.  Three dollars from every item purchased from the PAWSitively Yours™ collection will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States.

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"What better way to celebrate that loyal and lovable pet in your life, than by wearing a spectacular piece from the PAWSitively Yours™ collection?" said Rick Ripplinger, Diamond Fashion Buyer for Fred Meyer Jewelers.  "Pet lovers will be happy knowing that their purchase not only honors their faithful furry friend, but also provides funding to The Humane Society of the United States to support their campaign to stop puppy mills, and rescue animals from disaster and large-scale cruelty situations."

The PAWSitively Yours™ collection includes tasteful and fun rings, charm bracelets, pendant necklaces and more.  Specific highlights include: a 1/5 ct. tw. cocoa diamond™ Dog Paw Pendant in 10K white gold for $229; a sterling silver Dog Paw Print Ring with .05 ct. black diamonds set in a dog paw print for $99.99; sterling silver engravable Dog Tag Dog Paw Print Pendant for $156; and ¼ ct. tw. cocoa diamond™ Dog Paw Earrings for $249.

Founded in 1973, Fred Meyer Jewelers is the nation's third-largest fine jewelry retailer operating nearly 400 jewelry stores in 36 states under the Fred Meyer Jewelers and Littman Jewelers brand names. The stores carry a broad assortment of engagement and wedding rings, fine jewelry for women and men, and brand-name watches. Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred Meyer Stores, Inc., which was acquired in 1999 by The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), one of the nation's largest grocery retailers. For more information on Fred Meyer Jewelers, visit FredMeyerJewelers.com, Facebook.com/fredmeyerjeweler or follow them at Twitter.com/fmjeweler.

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization — backed by 11 million Americans, or one of every 28. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty — On the Web at humanesociety.org

SOURCE Fred Meyer Jewelers