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2^ND ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES”

Animal Rescue 5K Run/Walk and Adoption Day

THE ROSE BOWL, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007

Event to Also Include a Celebrity Art Auction, Pet Halloween Fashion Show & Adoption Event, Pet Psychic and More

Actress Jane Lynch Returns as Host

(Los Angeles, CA)  August 27, 2007 - The date for the premiere fundraising event for the Los Angeles animal-loving community has been set.  The 2^nd Annual “Race for the Rescues” 5K Run/Walk at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena will be held this year on October 28^th.  The event will benefit non-profit animal rescue organization The Rescue Train, as well as Best Friends Animal Society, Kitten Rescue, Animal Alliance, A Dog’s Life Rescue, Four-Legged Friends Foundation, The Lange Foundation, and Molly’s Mutts & Meows.  Each year these groups care for and find homes for over 1,500 abandoned dogs and cats.  Celebrity host Jane Lynch (THE 40 YEAR-OLD VIRGIN, BEST IN SHOW, BOSTON LEGAL) will be returning to emcee the event again this year and PETCO, Natural Balance, Animal Specialty Group, and Eye Care for Animals have already signed up as sponsors.

“What many animal lovers don’t know is that here in the City of Angels, hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized each week in our city shelters,” explains Lisa Young, Director of The Rescue Train.  “It is our mission to bring the community together with the common goal to eliminate this suffering through hands-on rescue, education and awareness.”  Last year’s inaugural event, the only one of its kind which brings so many groups together for this common cause, had hundreds of participants and raised $63,000.  This year’s turnout promises to be much larger, bringing together Girl & Boy Scout troops, school classes, corporate teams, families, and other groups and individuals for a day of fun and fundraising for our furry friends! 

In addition to the 5K run and walk, Race for the Rescues will also feature:

• Walk of Paws – A celebrity art auction featuring one-of-a-kind works created by celebrities and their pets.  (Past participants include famous animal lovers Jessica Alba, Drew Barrymore, Jim Belushi, Courtney Cox, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Carmen Electra, Famke Janssen, Amanda Peet, Lionel Richie and NBA legend Bill Walton.)
• 1 Mile non-competitive Kids Race.
• Pet Halloween Adoption Event & Fashion Show – After showing off their Halloween best, these “spooktacular” pets from the Pasadena Humane Society/SPCA and Los Angeles Animal Services  will available for adoption!
• A silent auction featuring such items as tickets to TV show tapings, specialty pet products and services, spa packages, portraits, photography, jewelry, celebrity memorabilia, gift baskets, gift certificates for dining, travel and adventure experiences, and much more.
• Kids’ Costume Contest, Drawing Class by former Disney animator, Pet Psychic, Dog Training Demonstration, fun prizes and more!

For full details on Race for the Rescues and information on The Rescue Train, please go to www.racefortherescues.org or www.rescuetrain.org