P&G shareholders reject proposals to share company's plans on political contributions, stop testing pet foods on animals; P&G has greatly reduced animal testing, but some testing still needed to ensure product safety, CEO says

Michelle Rivera

CINCINNATI , October 11, 2011 (Associated Press) – Procter & Gamble Co. shareholders overwhelmingly oppose proposals to make the company share its plans on political contributions and stop testing its pet foods with animals kept in labs.

An investor at Tuesday's annual meeting wanted the company to announce what political contributions it plans to make and allow an advisory shareholder vote on the donations. CEO Bob McDonald said the company opposed limiting itself that way, but he promised to look closely at future contributions.

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals wants P&G to end laboratory confinement of dogs and cats for testing of Iams brand pet foods. McDonald said P&G has sharply reduced such testing, though some is still needed to ensure product safety and quality.

Shareholders rejected both proposals Tuesday and re-elected P&G's 11-member board.

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