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Monday, July 28, 2008

Dog Days of Summer Rally to Rescue-August 9th

TWELVE AREA ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS UNITE TO GIVE RESCUE DOGS A NEW “LEASH” ON LIFE
Pit Rescue of the Great Plains Hosts Dog Days of Summer Rally to Rescue Event

SIOUX FALLS, SD - (July 28, 2008) Imagine being greeted each day with animation and enthusiasm. Whether it’s a lick on the face or a wagging tail, dogs have a way of brightening our days. Unfortunately not every dog is lucky enough to have a home. Many dogs are abandoned, abused, or otherwise surrendered by the families that can no longer care for them. Rescue Organizations strive to find new, loving homes for these pets so they can once again become a member of a caring family.
Pit Rescue of the Great Plains , an Ambassador for the Purina® Pro Plan® Rally to Rescue™ program, is hosting a Dog Days of Summer Rally to Rescue event, on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Sioux Falls Petsmart Store, to raise funds and awareness for pet rescue and help local homeless dogs find permanent homes.
“Most people do not realize the number of dog rescue organizations located here in southeastern South Dakota ”, says Darci Adams, President Pit Rescue of the Great Plains and rally event coordinator. “Events like this enable all of us to continue to make a difference and save hundreds of dogs.”
Nationally smaller dog rescue organizations like Pit Rescue of the Great Plains help place nearly half a million dogs and cats in homes each year, and represent nearly 45% of all pet adoption agencies. However they are often overlooked by potential donors due to more limited fundraising and marketing capabilities.
The Dog Days of Summer Rally to Rescue Event is designed to raise awareness for pet rescue organizations in the area. On August 9th at Petsmart in Sioux Falls Pit Rescue of the Great Plains will be joined by groups including: Almost Home Canine Rescue, Dakota Dachshund, Luv A Chin, New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue, Second Chance Rescue Center, Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, Sioux Falls Animal Control, South Dakota Boxer, Therapy Dogs International SE Chapter, Animal Farm Foundation and Pit Bull Rescue Central.
Dog lovers can meet rescue dogs, learn how to volunteer for these organizations and show their support for animal rescue. By making a $15 donation to any of the groups listed above they will receive a FREE Rescue T-shirt with the classic quotation from Mahatma Gandhi - The character of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Other activities include raffle packages for dog lovers only, obedience demos by Lydia and friends at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM in the PETSMART training room pet contests include the Summer's Hottest Dog at 11 AM, the Owner/Dog Look-a-Like Contest at 1 PM, the Most Amazing Pet Trick at 3 PM and the Best Kisser Contest at 4 PM. Go to www.prgp.org for event details!
Pit Rescue of the Great Plains is a 501 c 3 non profit organization. Over the past 5 years they have rescued and re-homed more than 90 American Pit Bull Terriers. In addition to dog rescue, Pit Rescue of the Great Plains focuses on education of this misunderstood breed. Pit Rescue of the Great Plains rescues pit bulls in need through education and responsible ownership. Their organization is the only Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Ambassador in the state of South Dakota and they are proud to host this Dog Days of Summer Rally to Rescue event uniting twelve animal welfare organizations. For more information go to www.prgp.org or email Darci Adams at darcia@pitrescueofthegreatplains.org