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The Theatre of Western Springs is Going to the Dogs!
Benefit performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" June 8th at 8 p.m.
The Theatre of Western Springs is going to the dogs!
It’s a Pittie Rescue, a pit bull rescue serving the Chicagoland area, will reap the benefits of a special performance of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” This fundraising event will take place on June 8th at 8:00 pm.
In addition to the show, there will be baked goods and beverages for purchase, along with numerous raffle prizes available to win. To order tickets visit http://bpt.me/2466031.
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It's a Pittie Rescue (IPR) is a foster-based, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in May 2011. It takes in abused, neglected, and unwanted bully breeds of all ages. Its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home pit bulls and pit bull-type dogs, while also educating the public about this most misunderstood canine. The dogs are placed into loving
foster homes until they are adopted into their forever homes. IPR is a volunteer-based, no-kill rescue that relies on the generous donations from the public to fulfill their mission.
Julie Beitz, a Western Springs resident, began volunteering with It’s a Pittie Rescue after adopting her pit bull Kringle in 2011 from IPR. She has been active in the organization processing applications, running events, and heading the fundraising committee. She is the event coordinator for the upcoming fundraiser.
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Since May 2011, It's a Pittie Rescue has saved more than 600 pit bulls. It currently has over 60 dogs in foster homes and over 200 volunteers. In 2015 alone, 197 dogs were rescued! The rescue is run 100% by volunteers; approximately $10,000 per month is spent on vetting their dogs. For more information on the rescue or to fill out an adoption or volunteer application, visit IPR online at www.rescueapittie.org.
