Puppy Mill Awareness Day Austin, September 25, 2011

Considered one of America’s most dog-friendly cities, animal lovers in Austin will show their support for Spots in dire straits at Puppy Mill Awareness Day Austin, a day dedicated to spreading the message “Adopt, Don’t Shop.”

Celebrity Spotting

The free, Fido-friendly gathering, presented by Paws of Austin and Last Chance for Animals, will feature a number of notables who will use their star wattage to shine a spotlight on the heart-breaking situation, including:

• Poison drummer/long-time animal activist Rikki Rockett
• The members of Rescue Ink of New York
• Last Chance for Animals’ President Chris DeRose
• A special surprise appearance from an Austin celebrity (whose identity is still a secret)

Parade

Promenading for the sake of canines still in cages, the puppy mill survivor parade will be a moving sight.

For the Kids

Passing the passion for compassion for pets on to the next generation, Puppy Mill Awareness Day will feature fun children’s activities.

Pet Rescues and Adoptions

For animal lovers who are looking for a forever friend or want to learn more about organizations which provide care and comfort for canines, the following rescues will be in attendance:

A.D.O.P.T. American Dog Owners for Proper Training
Austin Dog Rescue
Austin Humane Society
Austin Pets Alive!
Ay Chihuahua Rescue
Best Friends Animal Society
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin & San Antonio
Elgin Humane Society
Emancipet
Helping Hands Basset Rescue
I Once Was Lost Animal Advocacy
Italian Greyhound Club of America
Lifelong Friends
Lil’ Paws Maltese rescue and other Petite Paws
Lucky Mutts
Paws of Austin Great Dane Rescue
Texas Cane Corso Rescue
Texas Humane Legislation Network
Town Lake Animal Center
Wee Rescue
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Live Music

An event held in the Live Music Capital of the World wouldn’t be complete without a rockin’ beat. Greezy Wheel, More Cowbell, Rattletree and Ugly Elephant are scheduled to take the stage.

Shopping

Pet parents can peruse for Rover-related purchases among a vast array of vendor booths. Scheduled to set up shop for the day are The Pet Studio, Petco, Hey Pet Goodies, Up with Mutts, Haute Dog Magazine, Dogadillo and many more.

Note: Two days prior to the event (September 23rd), a VIP silent auction will be held at The Westin Austin at The Domain, For more information, visit PMAD silent & live art auction on Facebook.

When: September 25, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: The Backyard at 13742 Bee Cave Parkway in Bee Cave, Texas

For more information:

• visit www.pmadtx.com or www.lcanimal.org

Photo Credit: Puppy Mill Awareness Day Austin

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