A Unique Fashion Show to Benefit Pets Needing Homes

| Print | By Jo Singer | August 26, 2009 11:48 AM

Some fashion shows just appeal to me and I enjoy watching those attractive models prancing down the runway in their unique attire, which often is frequently exotic and dreamlike. I also wish I could wear some of those fancy duds. But that is a totally different story and is not really relevant to this interesting story.

However, this particularly unusual fashion show really perked my interest and I really do wish I lived close enough to actually attend. Perhaps someone brighten our day and will "YouTube" the event so that everyone can share in what sounds like will be an outstanding treat, and one that of course helps homeless animals.

26-694046.jpgToday, August 26, Rescues & Runaways will its campaign with a fabulous fashion show and entertainment, and if you live in the Duluth, MN area, you might even see the show on local television. It will be held at the Maurices' home office. Maurices fashion show is being held to support Rescues & Runaways, a new nationwide effort by maurices to help local animal shelters to take care of the animals in their care. Over 700 Maurices' stores, in 44 states will be also hosting pet-theme fashion shows, beginning in September.

Local models will be walking the runway accompanied by a pet that is ready to be adopted. Can't you just visualize those gorgeous slinky models wearing fashionable Maurices fashion items to show off their fabulous fall line accompanied by a fabulous feline or a darling dog that can easily be adopted by an animal lover ready to offer them a permanent forever home?

These shows are being held in partnership with their local animal shelters. A special charm introduced by Maurices, will also be sold which benefits the American Society for the Prevention of Animals® (ASPCA®). This is a "limited edition" Friends for Life Charm which commemorates that very special bond that develops between humans and their pets. What a fabulous idea to give as a stocking stuffer for a pet loving friend, which at the same time also gifts the ASPCA and their tireless work to ensure the safety of all animals.

Offered for sale at a very reasonable $5.00 it will be available at all maurices stores starting mid-September through October 31. The ASPCA and its national outreach program will receive $2.50 for each charm purchased. Maurices is also offering a minimum contribution to the ASPCA of $50 thousand dollars.

Maurices is also reaching out to folks in the communities in which their stores are located, to support local shelters, asking folks to bring in supplies, food, and other pet related necessities to their stores. And guess what? Those that contribute during this campaign will receive as a "thank you", a coupon worth 20% off one regular priced item in their stores. This seems like a win-win situation for everyone supporting a company whose goal is to raise more than $100 thousand.

I think these events will help maurices reach that goal. What do you think? Leave a comment and share.

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Comments (4)

Vicki August 26, 2009 2:07 PM

I think this is a great idea. I do hope it will be successful and the target amount will be reached.

jmuhj August 26, 2009 3:32 PM

Though I don't comprehend or care for the culture's preoccupation with the superficial and the vain, anything that would get more cats into TRULY loving, responsible homes would get my vote. Wish we could see those charms!

Amy August 26, 2009 4:11 PM

Interesting and unusual, I wish them much success.

JAMAICA BAYRON October 8, 2009 3:53 AM

VERY CREATIVE AND NICE.....

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