CHL Mississippi RiverKings

German shepherd rescue to be RiverKings first featured nonprofit of 2007-2008 season

Published on October 14, 2007 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


Southaven, MS --- Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue will be the first featured non-profit of the RiverKings 2007-2008 season. Friday, October 19, 2007 as the RiverKings face off against the Bossier Shreveport Mudbugs, at 7:05 p.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center, representatives from Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue will be in attendance to help raise awareness of their organization and its mission.

"Attending the RiverKings game helps raise the awareness of our cause and hopefully find more good homes for these dogs," said Pepper Stidmon, founder of Mid-South Shepherd Rescue.

In August of 2004, in honor of a German Shepherd named Rebel, Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue was founded. Rebel who passed away August 18, 2004 was beloved by his family, who rescued him seven years earlier from unwanting owners.

"I didn't realize at the time that it was a rescue," Stidmon said. "We inquired about a ‘free to a good home' shepherd, and when we went to look at the dog, my heart melted. The people had many dogs and he was obviously an afterthought; a cast-off."

Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue was founded and continues to operate in memory of Rebel, following the belief that all animals have the inherent right to food, water, shelter, proper medical care and companionship.

"Our vision is a world where every companion animal is warm and secure in a loving home," Stidmon expressed. "We strive to educate against and prevent the abuse, neglect and abandonment of domestic pets."

Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue has partnered with the RiverKings for the past three years. "We just continue to tread along this year as we did last," Stidmon explained. "We are always looking to find good homes for the dogs but also any donations to the program."

Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue does not receive any federal or state funds. The program is entirely funded by fundraising events and private donations.

For further information on Mid-South German Shepherd Rescue visit www.msgsdr.com. For more information on the RiverKings 2007-2008 season visit www.riverkings.com.



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