ANIMAL AU PAWS ANNOUNCES ITS SECOND CHARITY DRIVE FOR LOCAL HOMELESS ANIMALS

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ANIMAL AU PAWS

ANNOUNCES ITS SECOND CHARITY DRIVE FOR LOCAL HOMELESS ANIMALS

Local petsitting service again unleashes its “Have a Heart for the Homeless” donation drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        January 18, 2010

Leesburg, Va.  – Animal Au Paws, Inc (AAP) — recently named one of the “Best Petsitting/Animal Care Companies” in the area by both Washingtonian magazine and Leesburg Today — is launching its 2010 “Have a Heart for the Homeless” donation drive, Feb. 1-14.

The “Have a Heart for the Homeless” charity drive is seeking both monetary donations as well as new and used items such as blankets, pet beds, toys, dry and canned food (all donated food items must be new and unopened), treats, leashes, collars, etc. benefiting homeless animals with the Loudoun County-based PAWS Rescue of Northern Virginia, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to rescue homeless and abandoned dogs from Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

The “Have a Heart” charity drive is especially meaningful for AAP this year as one of the co-founders of PAWS Rescue, Kim Larimer, is one of AAP’s dedicated pet sitters. In the early beginnings of PAWS Rescue, Larimer and co-founder, Barbara Hastings, once rescued 50 puppies from euthanasia, caring for them in Hastings’ very own garage until they were able to adopt them all out or find foster homes. Hastings’ initially was told it would be 25 but when she went to pick them up she was told the other 25 would be euthanized the next day, so she did what she had to do. She saved them all.

ANIMAL AU PAWS LAUNCHES “HAVE A HEART 2010”

“Organizations like Animal Au Paws really help us out because we rely heavily on donations to assist these homeless pets,” said Larimer.

In addition, AAP manager Denise Torelli, adopted a PAWS Rescue dog and AAP also provides service for several clients that have also adopted from PAWS Rescue.

“At AAP, we try to make it a habit to give back to the community, especially where homeless animals are concerned,” said AAP owner Rosie Bundick. “This economy has hit us all one way or another but we definitely don’t want to forget our four-legged friends. This is an endeavor that we are especially proud of, and this year with PAWS Rescue being involved, it is really close to our hearts.”

During the “Have a Heart” donation period of Feb. 1-14, several local veterinary hospitals have partnered with AAP and will have a donation box at their business, accepting both monetary and item donations.

Participating vets for Leesburg include the following: Leesburg Veterinary Hospital, Old Mill Veterinary Hospital, and Towne Animal Clinic. The following Ashburn veterinary hospitals will also serve as a drop off location: Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun and Ashburn Village Animal Hospital. Dominion Animal Hospital, Sterling Park Animal Hospital and Countryside Animal Hospital will have boxes for Sterling donations.

“It’s really wonderful that these businesses jumped at the opportunity to help participate,” Bundick said. “We couldn’t do it without their support.”

Monetary donations can also be mailed to AAP Headquarters located at 226 Parkgate Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. Please make checks payable to PAWS Rescue.

If you would like more information on the “Have a Heart for the Homeless” donation drive or would like to make arrangements to drop off used or new items, please call AAP at (703) 669-5255.

About Animal Au Paws, Inc. (AAP)

Animal Au Paws, or AAP, is an incorporated company in Northern Virginia and offers full service petsitting including dog walking, cat sitting, vacation visits, routine service on a daily or weekly basis, overnight stays and even exotic animal care servicing all of Loudoun County — Sterling, Ashburn, Lansdowne, Leesburg, Hamilton, Round Hill and Purcellville —- at competitive prices. Owner Rosie Bundick began the company in August 2006 and AAP’s dedication to its clients and their pets has quickly spread throughout Loudoun County. After starting with just a few customers, business rapidly exploded as AAP currently has close to 500 clients. Bundick has a solid core of petsitters who have all undergone background checks and training, and who all have a love of animals. More information on AAP can also be found at www.animalaupaws.com

ANIMAL AU PAWS LAUNCHES “HAVE A HEART 2010”

About PAWS Rescue

PAWS Rescue is an incorporated, non-profit 501c3 rescue and adoption organization established to rescue homeless and abandoned dogs in the Northern Virginia area.  We are committed to saving as many dogs from euthanasia as possible.  We rescue dogs from rural kill shelters and help them find loving homes. More information can be found at www.pawsrescueva.org

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