Omaha, Nebraska — A Nebraska-based nationwide drive-thru coffeehouse chain with locations in Sheldon, Rock Valley, Orange City, and Sioux Center has raised a significant amount of money to help save dogs.
Animal lovers and their canine companions joined with Scooter’s Coffee to raise over $111,000 for North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, through a special month-long fundraising campaign back in August benefitting rescue animals waiting for adoption at shelters nationwide, according to Scooter’s officials.
They tell us a check was presented to Animal League America by Scooter’s Coffee representatives at the rescue organization’s annual Walk and Wag finale event held in New York City.
Becky Vinton Jeanette, executive director, community affairs at Scooter’s Coffee says, “The month of ‘DOGust’ didn’t just go to the dogs. Inspired by the love we see our customers show for their furry friends in our drive-thrus, we joined with North Shore Animal League America to benefit all shelter animals. We’re honored to have partnered with such a remarkable organization that aligns so well with our core values and with the values of our customers.”
Scooter’s Coffee joined with Animal League America to celebrate “DOGust” and “DOGust 1st®”, the official birthday for all rescue dogs whose birthdates are unknown. The specialty coffee company donated 10% of all proceeds from the sales of three Birthday “PAWty”-themed specialty beverages plus any additional customer donations.
Scooter’s Coffee sold more than 130,000 Birthday PAWty drinks and received additional donations from customers. More than 84,000 pup cups were handed out through drive-thrus. They tell us the efforts all added up to a substantial donation that will directly benefit rescue animals in shelters nationwide waiting to find loving, responsible homes.
