Rescues and Runways to help pets!

The Lab Brats understand that difficult economic times calls for some pet owners to take drastic measures in the care of their beloved dogs, cats and other animal companions. Sadly, too many animals are surrendered during such times of financial crisis which leaves the families heartbroken and the animal shelters filled beyond capacity. To help our furry, feathered and scaly animal comrades, we are proud to help the Maurices Rescues and Runways program, in partnership with the ASPCA, in getting the word out about this great program and how you can help other families and pets in need.

Situation: The economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. More and more families struggling with financial problems find that they must surrender their pets. As a result, already crowded animal shelters must cope with an increase in occupancy and a decrease in financial donations.

Rescues & Runways: To benefit these shelters and the animals they help, maurices has partnered with the ASPCA to create Rescues & Runways. More than 730 maurices stores across the country will each host their own Rescues & Runways fashion show featuring four-legged, furry friends from local animal shelters in the month of September. In addition to the fashion show, all maurices stores will be accepting pet food and supply donations in their stores in September to benefit their local animal shelter partner. Finally, beginning mid-September, all stores will be selling an exclusive, limited edition Friends for Life pet charm that celebrates the special bond people have with their pets. The charms will cost $5 with $2.50 of each sale going to the ASPCA to help support their national shelter outreach program.

What you can do: You can find more information on the Rescues & Runways Web site at http://rescuesandrunways.com/ or find them on Facebook at http://facebook.com/maurices.