This Dog Will Hunt, For DiscountedProducts

Published May 23, 2006, 1:00 a.m. EDT

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Updated August 27, 2020, 2:13 a.m. EDT

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CHARLOTTE, N. C. - (05/23/06) Bank of America is teaming withHills Pet Nutrition to create a credit card that even adog-lover can love. The new PetRewards Visa card will allowanimal-lovers to put a picture of their favorite pet on their cardthat will gather reward points for pet-related expenses ordonations to animal shelters. Holders can customize their cardswith their pets likeness by sending in a picture by mail orby emailing a digital photo. PetRewards cardholders get points forevery dollar spent at participating veterinary clinics, major petretailers, farm and feed stores, and neighborhood pet specialtystores, as well as for non-pet related purchases. Rewards includerebates on veterinary clinics expenses, or discounts on certain petfoods, or make a $10 donation to a nearby animalshelter.

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