Friday 23 October 2015

Twitter Thursday: October 22

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From posing for a calendar that will help dogs and cats who are counting the days until they find forever homes to literally using their voices to speak for shelter dogs, celebrities once again promoted the option of pet adoption this past week. In the latest edition of Twitter Thursday we take a look at the efforts of stars such as Kevin Nealon, Jane Lynch, Parks and Recreation‘s Aubrey Plaza, rocker Eddie Money and NHL team The Detroit Red Wings, and highlight shelter dogs who are looking for a pet parent to love. For all the news of celebrities who show support for our four-legged friends and listings of adoptables, follow us on Twitter at @HollywoodDogs!

Shining a Spotlight on Shelter Dogs

Approximately 1.2 million dogs lose their lives each year in the U.S. shelter system. Please help to change this sad statistic by sharing the following photos of adorable adoptables via social media:

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#PawPromise Adoptable Dog of the Week Each week DogTippers promotes the option of pet adoption through our #PawPromise Program. This week we introduced readers to Buddy, a three-year-old Labrador Retriever mix in the car of Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions in Lago Vista, Texas:

Famous Friends of Fidos Help Dogs in Need Raising people’s spirits as he raises funds for a paws cause, comic actor Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live, Weeds) will be the headliner for the 23rd annual Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala, benefiting The Humane Society of Sarasota County in Sarasota, Florida:

Former Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza lends her voice to a homeless dog who is looking for the perfect pet parent in Heavy Petting, a new web series on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls website:

Encouraging fans to get in the game and help dogs and cats in need, members of the Detroit Red Wings posed with dogs on their home team and adoptables who are looking to score a forever home for the 2016 Pucks for Paws calendar. All of the proceeds from the sale of the limited edition item will benefit The Michigan Humane Society:

Over 1,000 adoptable dogs and cats from L.A. area shelters and rescues who hope to be cast in the real life role of a furry family member of a loving pet parent will be at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum on November 7 – 8 for the NKLA Super Adoption event:

Soon to star in the new CBS comedy series Angel from Hell, actress Jane Lynch is a true guardian angel for animals in need. The former Glee cast member will act as the celebrity host of The Rescue Train’s Race for the Rescues at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena on October 24th:

Only a few coveted seats remain for Rock and Roll to the Rescue 2! Eddie Money will raise the roof for those who woof during a concert at the Hard Rock Casino in Northfield, Ohio on November 8th which will benefit Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village:

Don’t forget to celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Day on October 24th!

Along with shining a spotlight on stars who show support Spots in need, HollywoodDogs also offers news of famous friends of felines who help our pals who purr. This week on DogTipper’s sister site CatTipper we reported on Beth Stern’s upcoming children’s book Yoda Gets a Buddy, which will raise funds for the creation of North Shore Animal League America’s Feline Wellness and Adoption Center, a 140,000 square-foot, cage-free facility:

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