Miranda Lambert's MuttNation & Tractor Supply Co. Donate $250,000 to Animal Shelters
Mutts Across America Gives Surprise Grants to 50 Animal Shelters, One in Each State
Photo Courtesy of Miranda Lambert Pictured with two of her shelter dogs, Delta and Jessi.
March 10, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company have teamed up to provide a quarter-million dollars in grants through MuttNation's Mutts Across America program. A 'surprise' $5,000 donation will be made to one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state across the country. Organizations are carefully researched and vetted before honoring one outstanding nonprofit in each state.
Bev Lambert, Miranda's mom and co-founder of MuttNation, who conceived Mutts Across America seven years ago said, "There are so many fantastic organizations doing such great work that selecting the final shelters is always the hardest part."
Miranda added, "This was our first signature program and it's our cornerstone. It lets us reward the hard-working rescues and celebrate shelter pets everywhere. It hits all the high notes." The GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winning, multi-platinum recording artist continued, "We're so honored to have Tractor Supply Company as our partner. We're accomplishing so much together and, thanks to their incredibly generous support, this year's gifts to the shelters will be the most impactful ever. Given the fundraising difficulties rescues have faced over the past year, we know it will make a huge difference to thousands of animals."
"At Tractor Supply, we love our four-legged friends and appreciate this opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing support for animal shelters across the country." said Nicole Logan, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager at Tractor Supply Company. "Miranda's passion and tremendous dedication dovetails with our mission at Tractor Supply to care for all pets and animals. We are excited to expand our partnership with Miranda and the MuttNation organization to make this the most impactful Mutts Across America yet."
In addition to this donation, Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation products. A percentage of all sales goes to the MuttNation Foundation to further support the cause.
Since the initiative's inception, MuttNation's Mutts Across America has supported more than 350 shelters with over $1.25 million in grants. Here are this year's recipients:
SHELTER NAME STATE SHELTER NAME STATE
Heart of Alabama Save Rescue Adopt Alabama RezQ Dogs Montana
Straw For Dogs Alaska 12 Hills Dog Rescue Nebraska
Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals (AAHA) Arkansas Churchill Animal Protection Society Nevada
Friends for Life Animal Rescue Arizona Conway Area Humane Society New Hampshire
Sally's Rescue California Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue New Jersey
Great Pyrenees Rescue and Sanctuary Colorado Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue New Mexico
Double Dog Rescue Connecticut Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue New York
Grass Roots Rescue Delaware Humane Society of Union County North Carolina
The Farm Dog Rescue Florida Furry Friends of Rockin' Rescue North Dakota
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue Georgia Canine Collective Ohio Dog Rescue Ohio
Kaaawa K9 Rescue Hawaii Second Chance Animal Sanctuary Oklahoma
Idaho Humane Society Idaho Three Rivers Humane Society Oregon
Hope Rescues Illinois Home At Last Dog Rescue Pennsylvania
Heaven After Hell Rescues Indiana Heart of Rhode Island Animal Rescue League Rhode Island
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. Iowa Concerned Citizens for Animals South Carolina
LL Dog Rescue Kansas Hopeless To Homes Animal Rescue South Dakota
Tyson's Chance Kentucky Friends of Williamson County Tennessee
Rescue Rehome Repeat Louisiana Friends of Marshall Animals Texas
Rescue Charlie's Friends Maine Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions Utah
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter Maryland Passion 4 Paws Vermont
Sweet Paws Rescue Massachusetts Homeless Animals Rescue Team Virginia
AuCaDo: Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Michigan Motely Zoo Animal Rescue Washington
Pawsitivity Minnesota Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County West Virginia
Dixie Adoptables At Lucedale Animal Shelter Mississippi Coco's Heart Dog Rescue Wisconsin
Needy Paws Rescue Missouri Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary Wyoming
About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals under threat of euthanasia and during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, hosts adoption events throughout the year, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. www.muttnation.com
About Miranda Lambert
Vanner Records/RCA recording artist Miranda Lambert released her highly anticipated new studio album, Grammy-nominated Wildcard, on Nov. 1, 2019, which includes her #1 Grammy-nominated country radio single "Bluebird," her latest single "Settling Down" and the Grammy-nominated single "It All Comes Out in The Wash."
The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert is the recipient of more than 70 prestigious awards and special honors: 35 ACM Awards (including 9 ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards (Country Music Association), 2 GRAMMY Awards, the Harmony Award (Nashville Symphony), Artist in Residence (Country Music Hall of Fame), the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award, ACM Song of the Decade Award, and was named 2019 RIAA's Artist of the Year.
The celebrated singer/songwriter has released seven studio albums that all debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Album Charts, including the critically acclaimed Wildcard (2019), The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). In addition, she released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies.
Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide. www.idyllwind.com
About Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 42,000 Team Members, the Company's physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 1,923 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 182 Petsense stores in 25 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.
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Abby Brown
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Tractor Supply Co.