Nashville has been nothing short of extraordinary. The rain keeps falling, but we’ve never let a little water get in our way, have we?

Talk about southern hospitality! The folks here had a fun-loving, laid back attitude that went along great with pet rescue. Here’s how it turned out: 13 hours and 25 minutes walked for a total of $805.00 for our local ambassadors. Not to mention strong t-shirt and collar / wristband sales. Record high voting and potential adoptions made this event a huge success. Viola had the crowds hooked on Rally Across America. This weekend, she truly was “the next Nashville star”.

Tennessee proved that you can take the pet out of the country…but you can’t take the country out of the pet. We’d like to thank Nashville and our local ambassadors for a great weekend as Rally Across America rides off into the sunset.

Melissa’s Pro Plan Pointer:

Well, it’s that time. School is back in session. Many would describe this time as, well…BUSY!

During this hectic time of the year, it may be hard to give your pet the time and attention they deserve. Don’t forget to set aside time to spend with your loved one. Here are a few suggestions:

• Set aside at least 15-20 minutes of play time. This could include grooming, brushing, walking, etc.
• Perform monthly “pet checks”. This includes examining your dog or cat from head to paw for anything out of the ordinary that would otherwise be unhealthy.
• Fall is a great time to take your pet out and about. This could mean going for a run in the park or even going to the ball game.
• Daylight Savings Time is a prime opportunity to schedule a pet’s annual check-ups and vaccinations.

Remember, it’s up to you and yours to make it a priority to spend quality time with your family friend.

“We love Rally to Rescue. This event is great for us. Thanks for everything you do.”

And that ladies and gentleman, is why it’s worth it. It’s why we do this. Besides, giving these animals an opportunity to find a new home is the least we can do.

So, we’ve kicked off the weekend with a bang. It rained fairly hard early this afternoon, but it couldn’t keep the crowds away for some good ol’ country pet rescue - Nashville style. Steady voting, walking and donations have given the weekend its great start. Viola has been up to her usual antics too. The people can’t get enough! Turns out the music capital of the U.S.A. has a passion for pets we didn’t know about…and we couldn’t be happier.

Join us tomorrow as we rally on at the Tennessee State Fair! (Check out the pig races too. It’s unusually funny

Pigs, mules, cows...dogs and cats? That's right. Rally Across America has made its way to the great state of Tennessee. We're here in Nashville at the Tennessee State Fair. We'll be set up near the family fun area during the evening of September 7th, and from 10am-6pm on September 8th-9th with pets for adoption.

So, mozy on down to the state fair for some pet rescue and experience all the cow milking, pig racing and mule pulling you can handle! See ya there!