Melissa Koehler - American Airlines Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Melissa Koehler (214) 665-4218 [email protected]

AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER WAGS THEIR TAIL FOR THE SPCA BY HOSTING “AAC VICTORY BARK” ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26 DALLAS, Texas – In honor of National Bring Your Dog to Work Day, The American Airlines Center will host AAC Victory Bark pup rally on Friday, June 26, 2015. The pup rally is a free event open to the public and guests are encouraged to attend with their dogs. It will take place on the North side of American Airlines Center on All Star Way from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The American Airlines Center is partnering with the SPCA to create the outdoor pup rally to bring people and animals together for a PAWfully good time. Onsite adoptions will be available to the public as well as dog-friendly activities including puppy pools to splash around, SPCA photo booth and puppy kissing booth. SPCA Mascots Snip & Scooter will also be making an appearance for photos. “We are excited to partner with the SPCA to bring this unique event to American Airlines Center and Victory Park,” said Lori Glasser-Seinera, Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship at American Airlines Center. “We look forward to the community coming together with their dogs at AAC Victory Bark in support of AAC and the SPCA.” Prizes from local businesses will be raffled with the proceeds benefitting SPCA. Attendees are also encouraged to wear purple in support of the SPCA on June 26. “We are thrilled American Airlines Center chose to partner with us to come out and celebrate dogs in this fun loving way,” said Hillary Hutchens, the SPCA of Texas’ Director of Development. “We will be bringing adoptable dogs to the event, as well as lots of fun giveaways, so come out and join us!” For those that adopt a dog at the pup rally, Citydog! Club will be offering a free day of daycare. “We are so excited about AAC Victory Bark and to offer adopters something special for their new furry friends. It will be an awesome day!” said Alicia Strange, General Manager of Citydog! Club Dallas. In addition to the SCPA, other partners and sponsors include Levy, Victory Tavern, Victory Park, Citydog! Club, Good Morning Texas/WFAA and Cumulus Radio. ###

About American Airlines Center Designed by architectural wizard David M. Schwarz and Dallas based HKS, Inc., American Airlines Center is considered one of the nation's top arenas. Since opening its doors in 2001, the Center has been setting the precedent for sporting and live entertainment events. Bringing in a wide variety of big name shows as well as being home of both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, the American Airlines Center consistently displays its unique versatility. Venue's Today Magazine named American Airlines Center the 4th busiest arena in the U.S. and the 9th busiest in the world in 2014. About SPCA The SPCA of Texas (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas) is the leading animal welfare agency in North Texas with two shelters and three spay/neuter clinics located in Dallas and McKinney, and serves as an active resource center providing an array of programs and services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s' lives.