Post by Scully on Mar 12, 2021 11:37:05 GMT -6
MIRANDA LAMBERT’S MUTTNATION & TRACTOR SUPPLY CO.DONATE $250,000 TO ANIMAL SHELTERS
Mutts Across America Gives Surprise Grants to 50 Animal Shelters, One in Each State
Mutts Across America Gives Surprise Grants to 50 Animal Shelters, One in Each State
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company have teamed up to provide a quarter-million dollars in grants through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program. A ‘surprise’ $5,000 donation will be made to one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state across the country. Organizations are carefully researched and vetted before honoring one outstanding nonprofit in each state.
Bev Lambert, Miranda’s mom and co-founder of MuttNation, who conceived Mutts Across America seven years ago said, “There are so many fantastic organizations doing such great work that selecting the final shelters is always the hardest part.”
Miranda added, “This was our first signature program and it’s our cornerstone. It lets us reward the hard-working rescues and celebrate shelter pets everywhere. It hits all the high notes.” The GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winning, multi-Platinum recording artist continued, “We’re so honored to have Tractor Supply Company as our partner. We’re accomplishing so much together and, thanks to their incredibly generous support, this year’s gifts to the shelters will be the most impactful ever. Given the fundraising difficulties rescues have faced over the past year, we know it will make a huge difference to thousands of animals.”
“At Tractor Supply, we love our four-legged friends and appreciate this opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing support for animal shelters across the country.” said Nicole Logan, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager at Tractor Supply Company. “Miranda’s passion and tremendous dedication dovetails with our mission at Tractor Supply to care for all pets and animals. We are excited to expand our partnership with Miranda and the MuttNation organization to make this the most impactful Mutts Across America yet.”
In addition to this donation, Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation products. A percentage of all sales goes to the MuttNation Foundation to further support the cause.
Since the initiative’s inception, MuttNation’s Mutts Across America has supported more than 350 shelters with over $1.25 million in grants. Here are this year’s recipients:
Heart of Alabama Save Rescue Adopt – Alabama
Straw for Dogs – Alaska
Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals (AAHA) – Arkansas
Friends for Life Animal Rescue – Arizona
Sally’s Rescue – California
Great Pyrenees Rescue and Sanctuary – Colorado
Double Dog Rescue – Connecticut
Grass Roots Rescue – Delaware
The Farm Dog Rescue – Florida
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue – Georgia
Kaaawa K9 Rescue – Hawaii
Idaho Humane Society – Idaho
Hope Resuces – Illinois
Heaven After Hell Rescue – Indiana
A Heinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. – Iowa
LL Dog Rescue – Kansas
Tyson’s Chance – Kentucky
Rescue Rehome Repeat – Louisiana
Rescue Charlie’s Friends – Maine
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter – Maryland
Sweet Paws Rescue – Massachusetts
AuCaDo: Australian Cattle Dog Rescue – Michigan
Pawsitivity – Minnesota
Dixie Adoptables At Lucedale Animal Shelter – Mississippi
Needy Paws Rescue – Missouri
RezQ Dogs – Montana
12 Hills Dog Rescue – Nebraska
Churchill Animal Protection Society – Nevada
Conway Area Humane Society – New Hampshire
Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue – New Jersey
Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue – New Mexico
Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue – New York
Humane Society of Union County – North Carolina
Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue – North Dakota
Canine Collective Ohio Dog Rescue – Ohio
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary – Oklahoma
Three Rivers Humane Society – Oregon
Home At Last Dog Rescue – Pennsylvania
Heart of Rhode Island Animal Rescue League – Rhode Island
Concerned Citizens for Animals – South Carolina
Hopeless To Homes Animal Rescue – South Dakota
Friends of Williamson County – Tennessee
Friends of Marshall Animals – Texas
Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions – Utah
Passion 4 Paws – Vermont
Homeless Animals Rescue Team – Virginia
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue – Washington
Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County – West Virginia
Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue – Wisconsin
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary - Wyoming
About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. www.muttnation.com
About Miranda Lambert
Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Miranda Lambert’s storied career has spanned seven No. 1 hit radio singles, seven consecutive No. 1 albums, more than 70 prestigious awards and honors, and countless sales certifications, earning the Texan a reputation as “the most riveting country star of her generation” (NPR).
The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert has earned 35 ACM Awards (including a record-setting 9 consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards (Country Music Association), 2 GRAMMY Awards, the Nashville Symphony Harmony Award, ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award, ACM Song of the Decade Award, and was named 2019 RIAA’s Artist of the Year. She is the youngest artist ever to serve as the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Artist in Residence, joining a legendary list of predecessors including Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, Tom T. Hall, Jerry Douglas, Cowboy Jack Clement, Earl Scruggs, Connie Smith, Roseanne Cash, and more.
The celebrated singer/songwriter released her seventh studio album, Wildcard, in 2019, which was declared one of the year’s best albums by GQ, Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Slate, and many more. Wildcard features GRAMMY Award-nominated single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” plus her No. 1 smash hit “Bluebird” and “Settling Down.” Lambert’s seventh consecutive No. 1 album, Wildcard joins her lauded discography that includes The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). In addition, she released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies.
Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide. www.idyllwind.com
About Tractor Supply: Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 42,000 Team Members, the Company’s physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 1,923 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 182 Petsense stores in 25 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.