BIRES, ANIMAL ADOPTION LEAGUE, READY TO TEACH OLD DOGS SOME NEW TRICKS AT MOSTER MILE
Kelly Bires and JTG Daugherty Racing believe they can teach some old dogs some new tricks when they take to the track at Saturday’s Camping World RV 200 at the Dover International Speedway. This weekend the #47 Ford Fusion will carry the logo of the North Carolina based Animal Adoption League.
The owners of the #47 Ford Fusion, Tad and Jodi Geschickter and Brad Daugherty all have a passion for pets and lend their support to their local humane organizations. The Geschickters support the Animal Adoption League and Brad the Asheville Humane Society. Driver, Kelly Bires, understands this passion for pets and frequently travels with his canine companion, Raven.
Kelly commented, “I’m excited to be able to run with the Animal Adoption League on our car this week because I know how important it is to Jodi and Tad. We are all animal people around JTG Daugherty Racing. My dog, Raven, goes practically everywhere with me and she is everyone’s buddy at the track and the shop. She is a little dog, but definitely in charge! We hope that the car reminds fans that there are great dogs and cats out there that need homes and that they can visit their local shelter to find one.”
Jodi Geschickter added, “There are so many unwanted wonderful pets that need homes. Literally, the shelters are full and it’s heartbreaking. There are over 9 million animals euthanized every year in the US. Part of being a good citizen means taking responsibility for your pets and getting them altered. If pet owners will do this, then there will be a dramatic drop in euthanasia’s. In areas of the country where spay/neuter education programs are in place, there are very, very, few unwanted animals. We hope that running the logos on the car will encourage fans to visit their local shelters, adopt a pet, or consider volunteering their time or resources. We can all make a difference.”
Brad Daugherty commented, “Having a pet is a privilege and a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. The animal shelters and humane societies are full of pets that have been forgotten or neglected. There are all kind of dogs and cats waiting to be adopted, both purebred and mixes. Everyone should make an effort to lend a hand to their local shelter, rescue group, or humane society. Pet over population is a problem that can be fixed, we just need to take the right steps and get the wheels in motion.”
The number 47 team comes into Saturday’s main event with five consecutive Top-20 finishes. The hope is that the streak continues to benefit both the team and the awareness efforts of the Animal Adoption League.
Fast Facts:
- In the US, approximately 9.6 million animals are euthanized every year.
- Approx 30,000 animals are euthanized every day!
- Only 15% of dogs and 2% of cats that enter shelters are reunited with their owners.
- The Animal Adoption League, an all volunteer organization, rescues and places approximately 500 pets per year
Animal facts:
- Dogs: 1 unaltered female dog and her off spring can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years.
- Cats: 1 unaltered female cat and her off spring can produce 420,000 cats in 7 years.
What fans can do to help:
- Donate to their local animal shelter or humane organization ( time, money, etc)
- Spay or neuter their pet
- Adopt a rescued animal
- Visit the petfinder.com site to find listings of thousands available pets throughout the country that need a home
- Visit the Animal Adoption League at mynextpet.com
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