NASCAR’s Tail-Wagging Tale Helps Save Four-Legged Friends (NAPSA)—It’s not unusual for celebrities to lend their name to help raise money for a worthy cause, but it’s more newsworthy when celebrity pets hop into the driver’s seat and put the pedal to the metal in an effort to help their less fortunate four-legged friends. When consumers purchase a copy of “Pit Road Pets: NASCARStars and Their Pets,” they are helping to save the lives of pets across the country. Sponsored by Meaty Bone Dog Biscuits and published by the Ryan Newman Foundation, the book provides a peek into the homes and lives of NASCAR’s favorite pet parents. The book features in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes photos of some of NASCAR’sbiggest stars, including Ryan Newman, Dale Earn- hardt, Jr., Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart, with their favorite four- legged buddies. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the book will fund animal humaneefforts, including the creation of a regional no-kill shelter and low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the heart of NASCAR country. “Ryan and I want to educate people about animal welfare issues,” said Krissie Newman, wife of professional NASCAR driver Ryan Newman. “Most NASCARdrivers have pets and a lot of them have rescued a dog or cat or have supported humane societies in their community. Manyof them talk in the book A paw-fectly heartwarming book about NASCAR stars and their furry friends is helping to educate people and improvethelives of pets around the country. about why they felt it was important to spay or neuter their pet.” The Ryan Newman Foundation was founded by NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and his wife Krissie, who themselves have rescued four dogs. The mission of the Foundation is to educate and encourage people to spay/neuter their pet; to adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters; and to educate children and adults about the importance of conservation. For more information about the book, visit www.pitroadpets.com; for information about the Ryan Newman Foundation, visit www.ryannewmanfoundation.org; and for information about Meaty Bone, visit www.meatybone.com.
