Garden State Harley-Davidson Ride for the Puppy Rescue Mission

The Puppy Rescue Mission Ride, a motorcycle fundraising ride on May 21, 2016 will help our troops get the dogs and cats they love home from war zones. The, ride which starts at 11 am from Garden State Harley-Davidson located at 1775 route 10 East, Morris Plains, NJ, will raise money for the Puppy Rescue Mission, a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that helps US troops bring home dogs and cats they adopt while serving overseas. These animals are true “battle buddies” who are bonded to their military service members and provide physical protection and emotional comfort in war zones such as Afghanistan.

Over the past five years, the Puppy Rescue Mission has brought home more than 1200 dogs and cats for the men and women of our military stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, Africa and other posts across the globe. Every rescue begins when a military service member writes to ask for help getting a loyal animal companion home from war.

Their stories are surprisingly similar. In the harsh environments where our troops serve, animals are typically treated cruelly. Kind-hearted American troops rescue dogs and cats from garbage pits, dog fights, and physical abuse. Units of Navy SEALS or Marines take turns nursing an injured puppy or kitten back to health. The animals return their troops’ devotion and bring love and laughter to otherwise bleak surroundings. Several of these “battle buddy” teams of soldiers will be attending the Puppy Rescue Mission Ride event as special guests, and participants can meet them and learn more about the work of the Puppy Rescue Mission.

Registration for the Puppy Rescue Mission ride begins at 10 am and the ride begins at 11 am. Cost is $20 per rider, $15 per passenger, and $15 for nonriders. Nonriders and all bikes are welcome and during and after the ride participants can enjoy food and music. Some of the prizes include a 4-night stay at the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, AZ with airfare included, 4 one ways tickets from Southwest Airlines, gift cards and more.

For more information contact Randi at Randi@gardenstatehd.com or 973-898-7100