Go Casual for Homeless Animals of Shelby County

 

COLUMBIANA, Ala – Shelby Humane Society encourages residents to shed their suits and ties at work for Collared Shirt Day 2010, while helping raise funds and awareness for the homeless animals of Shelby County!

 

This annual fundraiser, in conjunction with National Be Kind To Animals week, takes place Friday, May 7, 2010.  Everyone is invited to have fun and get comfortable while supporting Shelby Humane Society!

 

How to Participate:

 

Make May 7th a casual dress day for anyone purchasing and wearing a Shelby Humane Society Collared Shirt Day T-shirt!

 

T-shirts are just $15! 2010 features a new design and t-shirt color!

 

Proceeds provide second chances for the nearly 7,000 animals Shelby Humane Society sees annually by funding food, medicine, and supply costs.

 

Participating businesses should assign a “pack leader” to take orders, collect money and distribute t-shirts. Pack leaders get a free t-shirt for their efforts! Orders are due April 14th! T-shirts will be delivered April 30th.

 

SPECIAL Offer! Sanpeggio’s will give 20% off to all customers wearing Collared Shirt Day t-shirts on May 7th, at ALL locations!

 

Individuals can order t-shirts online also at www.shelbyhumane.org.

 

“Collared Shirt Day is a great way for animal lovers to promote awareness and raise funds for the shelter! This year we have a fun new design that really promotes a positive message about pet identification,” says Jennifer Russo, Director of Development for Shelby Humane Society.

 

For more information on Collared Shirt Day or Shelby Humane Society contact Jennifer Russo at 205-669-3916 ext. 25 or visit www.shelbyhumane.org.

 

Shelby Humane Society cares for homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals and educates the community to instill an increased awareness and commitment to the responsibility of animal ownership and protection.

 

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Jennifer Russo

 

Director of Development

 

Shelby Humane Society

 

Contact: Jennifer Russo

 

Tel: 205-669-3916 ext. 25

 

Email: j_russo@shelbyhumane.org

 

www.shelbyhumane.org