NASHVILLE, Tenn.—It’s almost Valentine’s Day and country superstar Miranda Lambert has lots of love to share with shelters on behalf of her pet-loving fans who volunteered, fostered or adopted shelter pets. Because 2020 posed unique challenges for volunteering, MuttNation’s “Share The Love” program expanded its parameters to include people who had adopted or fostered – as well as those who volunteered at their local rescue. By participating, the shelter they helped was automatically registered to be in the running to receive one of 15 MuttNation Foundation $1000 grants.
Lambert, who began volunteering at rescue shelters as a teenager and who has nine shelter dogs, several cats, rabbits and horses said, “Shelter pets and the people who care for them have the biggest hearts and sharing the love for Valentine’s Day feels so right.” MuttNation started this program three years ago with nearly 500 registrants. The second year grew to more than 2,000. This past year, the number of participants swelled to over 14,000. “It’s amazing to have such an overwhelming response to our program. The number of people who participated demonstrates the commitment and value that community members provide to their local shelters. And, especially given how difficult this year’s been – it just means so much,” Miranda added.
MuttNation congratulates the 15 grant recipient shelters and all of the dedicated people who volunteered, fostered and adopted shelter pets – who made it happen.
- Abandoned Animal Rescue of Magnolia, Texas, entered by Joni McLelland
- Angels Among Us of Alpharetta, Georgia, entered by Leslie Kinkade
- Black Dog Rescue of Cheyenne, Wyoming, entered by Emily Smith
- Corridor Animal Rescue of Houston, Texas, entered by Dawn Venditelli
- Delta Animal Shelter of Escanaba, Michigan, entered by April Chartre
- Helping Hands of Topeka, Kansas, entered by Rebekah Williamson
- McKamey Animal Center of Chattanooga, Tennessee, entered by Michele Hall
- Nicholas Pet Haven of Tyler, Texas, entered by Beckey Woodward
- Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary of Erie, Pennsylvania entered by Jennifer Ciotti
- PAWS of Chicago, Illinois, entered by Kenny Kwan
- Pet Friends of Irwin, Pennsylvania, entered by Susan Reitz
- Pet Pal Animal Shelter of St. Petersburg, Florida, entered by Gary Simmons
- Puppy Haven Rescue of Tulsa, Oklahoma, entered by Lorie Vincent
- Sioux Falls Area Humane of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, entered by Samantha Kalved
- Second Chance Dog Rescue of San Diego, California, entered by Lynn Connot
MuttNation encourages everyone who has the time to volunteer – and, of course, to adopt from their local shelter, too!