DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Hilary Swank has been named the 2009 ambassador for Iams Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption campaign, organizers said.
Swank, who won best actress Oscars for her work in the films "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby," is expected to share her personal experience with pet adoption and rescue in an effort to help educate others about how they can make a positive impact on the lives of homeless pets, the announcement said.