Tour Has Traveled Over 20,000 Miles and Saved Over 1400 Lives
$100 Off Adoption Fees for All Approved Adopters
WHAT:
North Shore Animal League America, in partnership with Purina®, is making the final stop of its national life-saving adoption event, Tour For Life®, in Columbus Circle, NYC (between Central Park West and Broadway) on Friday, April 21st, beginning at 11:00 am. Dozens of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption and there will be a $100 OFF adoption special for all approved adopters throughout the day.
Brian Balthazar, TV personality and Animal League America supporter, will host the ceremonies. As part of this life-saving celebration, North Shore Animal League America will present NYPD DCPI Detective Charles Cadiz of the Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad with the Animal League America’s Crystal Collar Award for his commitment and dedication to saving the lives of abused and mistreated animals, as well as ensuring the prosecution of the abusers.
In addition students from local schools, Stephen Gaynor, Manhattan and Junior High School 88, Peter Rouget, Brooklyn, will also be in attendance to help raise funds and awareness for local shelters and the Mutt-i-grees’ programs that teach social and emotional learning skills with the use of animals.
WHEN:
Friday, April 21st, 2017
Press Conference: 11 am – 12 pm
Finale Celebration and Adoption Special: 12 pm – 6 pm
WHO:
Adorable & adoptable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats of all ages and breeds.
Interviews and photo opportunities.
WHERE:
Columbus Circle
Between Central Park West & Broadway
New York, NY 10023
Media Contact:
Kathleen Lynn
(516) 528-7878
(516) 883-8900, ext. 482
[email protected]
About North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League America—the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization—has saved the lives of over 1 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at risk of euthanasia. Through our many innovative programs, we reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, puppy mills, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them responsible, loving homes. As a leader in the no-kill movement, we are dedicated to promoting shelter pet adoptions; encouraging spay/neuter programs; reducing animal cruelty; ending euthanasia; and advancing the highest standards in animal welfare. Please join us in saving the lives of innocent animals by donating to support our lifesaving mission.