Raise the 'Woof' Art Paws Announces Seven Local Groups Applying for the Underdog Grant 2015

What do these animal-aid groups have in common?

• US Wolf Refuge
• Shakespeare Animal Fund
• Safe Haven Rescue Zoo
• Palomino Valley Pet Rescue
• Nevada Humane Society
• Nevada French Bulldog Rescue
• Feeding Pets of the Homeless
• Dog Day in the Park

The above local animal rescue groups have serious needs in order to continue their charitable functions.  Each group has applied for the Art Paws 2015 Underdog Pet Rescue Grant.  These pet rescuers and community foundations all deserve some financial help, but the Underdog Grant will have to narrow it down to two worthy organizations.

Reno’s Art Paws is Artown’s only ‘bring your dog’ event boasts the annual canine carnival that brings thousands of dog lovers and their pets to McKinley Arts & Culture Center Park.   Over the past 15 years, the private organizers have donated more than $100,000 back to the pet rescue non-profit community. This year, we will be presenting two separate grants to two well-deserving local (within 75 miles of Reno) groups, from the list above.

In keeping with tradition, one charity/non-profit also will be picked by the popular People’s Choice vote at this year’s July Art Paws event. But for the second year running, two other pet-centric organizations will take home proceeds, as well.  

To involve the community, Art Paws Executive Director Landess Witmer wants your help in ‘raising the woof: more money for the animals!’ 

Landess invites everyone to "Attend Artown’s 15^th Annual Art Paws  on Sunday, July 12.  You can directly participate in the fundraising that helps animals in our community through the Art Paw silent auctions, hourly raffles, beer garden, and much more.  Help us generate funds for these grants!"

All applications are given careful consideration by a special Underdog Committee.  Grant beneficiaries will be chosen and announced on June 15, 2015. The period for submitting applications is now CLOSED for this year.

Past awards have been more than $3,000 each. These hardworking pet rescue groups strive to provide pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, horse, bunnies, etc) the happy, healthy lives they deserve. The 2014 recipients were Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows and Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary (CRCS).

Art Paws Contacts:

Landess Witmer/Executive Director, 775.560.4242 landess@ArtPawsReno.com   

Michelle McHardy/Art Paws Coordinator, 775.722.9914 michelle@ArtPawsReno.com