The Ryan Newman Foundation Assisting with Relief Efforts for Displaced Animals from Recent Tornadoes

(Statesville, NC. – March 6, 2012) –  The Ryan Newman Foundation is reaching out to all animal lovers for help in getting much needed supplies to our four-legged friends in need.

The devastating tornadoes that ripped through Indiana and Kentucky last week have torn apart communities.  They left many animals displaced from their owners and left others in need of supplies and medical attention.

As a result, the Ryan Newman Foundation will be taking donations to help those areas hit the hardest.
In light of this recent tragedy, the Ryan Newman Foundation is dedicated to working closely with area representatives of the Humane Society of the United States in order to get exactly what is needed to local organizations.

“It’s hard to believe that we are back in this situation and reaching out to the public for donations again,” said Ryan Newman Foundation vice president Krissie Newman. “It brings me back to the sadness of last year when tornadoes hit a number of states and left behind so many animals looking for their owners and in great need of help.

“I can’t begin to imagine what the families who lost loved-ones and everything they own are going through. Among the tragedy, many pets have lost their owners or are lost themselves and looking for comfort.  We can use all the help we can get from NASCAR fans and pet lovers to raise money and collect donations for our mission.”

Your support will allow us to transport much needed care to pets affected from by this tragedy:
Items requested are:

• Dog Food- small bags, and moist cases needed most
• Cat Food- small bags, and moist cases needed most
• Crates of all sizes
• Water
• Dog beds & bowls
• Towels
• Treats
• Cat litter
• Bleach, paper towels & other cleaning supplies
• Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markers
• Latex gloves
• Gauze
• Hand soap & dish soap
• Kleenex
• Pet Shampoo, regular formula (NOT flea formula)
• Yellow professional mop buckets

Three designated drop off locations have been established in North Carolina.

Ryan Newman Motorsports
165 Jennings Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Phone: 704-876-4776
Hours for drop off: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (Someone will be on site to assist with donations)
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th

Humane Society of Iredell County
110 Robinson Road
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: 704-663-3330
Hours for drop off: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday (Someone will be on site to assist with donations)
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th

Humane Society of Charlotte
2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28023
Phone: 704-377-0534
Hours for drop off: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Sunday
Donations accepted beginning Wednesday, March 7^th
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the relief efforts, please visit www.ryannewmanfoundation.org.

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Ryan Newman Foundation Helps Reunite Soldier with Dog from Afghanistan

(Statesville, NC. – (March 5, 2012) - The Ryan Newman Foundation is helping fly a dog home to be with his  Soldier owner who lives 3,000 miles away.  The assistance was prompted by an email regarding a dog saved by US soldiers in Afghanistan and the request for help with his transport home. The Ryan Newman Foundation immediately agreed to assist other animal groups and get the lonely boy from New York to his owner in Washington State.

Trigger, a 70 pound stray saved by US soldiers in Afghanistan, began his new life as an all-American dog in February after arriving at JFK Airport. Trigger’s new leash on life came courtesy of Guardians of Rescue, the group which provided the funds to bring him from Kabul to their rescue based in Port Jefferson, Long Island in New York.

The story begins while two soldiers were on deployment and rescued two dogs, Savannah and Trigger, from the streets and brought them back to camp where they were provided food, water, shelter and love. Five months after finding the pups, when the troops were out on patrol, local Taliban militia slaughtered Savannah and hung her from a rope.  This was a warning to the Americans that they would be next.

Trigger was inconsolable and so were the men just days from the end of their deployment.  He survived but was in danger since the soldiers’ unit was being sent back to the U.S.  The soldiers were devastated to leave Trigger behind.  Every day he heard mortars go off, had to deal with windstorms and sandstorms and endure the drastic changes in climate.

Many back home stepped up and were able to get Trigger to a safe house in Kabul where he stayed for 30 days before he was flown to New York.  The group was determined to save Trigger and with the help of Nowzad, an organization focused on rescuing stray and abandoned animals from Afghanistan and Hammer Out Animal Cruelty, Trigger has made it to the states.

Upon arrival, Trigger needed to spend time in animal rehabilitation where he was house-trained, learned to walk with a leash and how to sit and stay.  He is said to be doing great adapting to life in the United States.  He’s a playful pup, super friendly, busy making friends, and getting used to a leash and sidewalks.

Trigger’s final homecoming is scheduled for March 9^th.  He will fly on a commercial jet, sitting in the cabin’s first class section waiting to see his dad again.

For more info on Trigger and his journey, visit for following links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz3OClhZLLw
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/02/17/l-i-animal-rescue-group-helps-reunite-soldier-with-dog-from-afghanistan/
http://blog.petsforpatriots.org/help-rescued-afghan-dog-reach-his-soldier/

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