‘Get Your Licks On Route 66′

North Shore Animal League America And FIDO Friendly Magazine Team Up For A Life-Saving National Adoption Tour

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — North Shore Animal League America and FIDO Friendly Magazine have joined forces for “Get Your Licks on Route 66,” a national pet adoption tour that will travel the entire length of Route 66, from California to Illinois.

The Animal League’s 36-foot mobile adoption unit will travel across nine states, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Michigan, to partner with local shelters to raise national awareness of the plight of homeless pets, and promote and increase pet adoptions. The Tour will also raise funds for shelter partners so they can save even more lives.

This life-saving tour kicks off on June 6 in Los Angeles, CA, and will culminate with a final wrap party and adoption event in Grand Rapids, MI in early July.

The “Get Your Licks on Route 66″ tour’s presenting sponsors are Purina and the One Hope Network, with supporting sponsors, BISSELL(R), Animal Radio, Toyota(R), 3M Company, and La Quinta Inns and Suites. The Animal League, the world’s largest rescue and adoption organization, which finds homes for approximately 20,000 orphaned animals annually, and the sponsors share a goal to help transform the lives of pets by finding loving homes through increased adoptions with the participating shelters and rescue groups.

To learn more about the “Get Your Licks on Route 66″ Adoption Tour, check for updates, and track the tour route, visit www.GetYourLicks.org.

About North Shore Animal League America

North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. The Animal League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt approximately 20,000 pets annually into happy and loving homes every year and has saved close to 1 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Learn more at www.AnimalLeague.org.

About FIDO Friendly

FIDO Friendly is the Travel & Lifestyle magazine for you and your dog. Now in it’s 9th year, each bi-monthly issue includes hotel, city and state reviews along with editorial on health and wellness and fashion trends for Fido. Learn more at www.fidofriendly.com.

About the One Hope Network

Developed in conjunction with Purina ONE(R), the One Hope Network is dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and people by supporting the efforts of animal welfare organizations across the country, increasing pet adoptions, volunteerism, and donations and by elevating the status of all pets. For more information, visit www.onehope.org.

About Nestle Purina PetCare

Nestle Purina PetCare promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global manufacturer of pet products, Nestle Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based Nestle S.A., the world’s largest food company.

About BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

A 133-year-old company, Grand Rapids-based BISSELL Homecare, Inc. is a floor-care innovator and international manufacturer of home-cleaning products, including sweepers, vacuums, deep-cleaning machines and cleaning formulas sold at retail locations worldwide. The company, in its fourth generation of family leadership, is the leading floor care appliance brand in North America.

About Animal Radio

Animal Radio(R) is the “most-listened-to” animal programming in the U.S.; on 95 AM-FM radio stations including Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 FM. Animal Radio(R) also airs twice weekly on XM Satellite Radio Ch. 158 (America’s Talk – Sat noon, Sun 5 p.m. EST). Internet savvy folks can listen online anytime by logging onto AnimalRadio.com.

About the Pet-Friendly Toyota Venza

Designed for those with active lifestyles that often involve pets, the Toyota Venza’s large cargo capacity and rear hatch allow for easy entrance and loading of pets. Added available products include: a rear hatch pet ramp for easy loading and unloading, a leash tether for securing pets in the vehicle, a pet booster seat with harness, a first/second row or cargo area pet barrier, pet seatbelt buckles and rear seat zipline-style harnesses. Waterproof and removable hammock-style seat covers are also available to fit Venza’s bench and bucket seats.

About 3M Company

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $25 billion in sales, 3M employs 76,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.

About La Quinta Inns & Suites

La Quinta Inns & Suites has the right hotel accommodations for you and your pet whether you’re traveling on business, a leisure getaway or a family vacation. With more than 700 locations, take advantage of free internet access, free breakfast and comfy beds. You’ll find the best rates online, the widest variety of room options, the most reliable hotel info and more on www.LQ.com.

    CONTACT: Dianne Zoppa
    Phone: 516-883-7636
    Cell:  516-232-5998
    Email: diannez@AnimalLeague.org

SOURCE North Shore Animal League America