Hooters Presents Donation to Hounds & Heroes on Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 Hooters presented a donation of $1,000 to Hounds & Heroes to support the efforts of Bonnie-Jill Laflin. Hounds & Heroes rescues shelter dogs and pairs them with veterans living with PTSD, TBI and combat-related injuries. This donation will help the organization continue their mission of rescuing dogs and training them to become service dogs for veterans.

In addition to being the founder of Hounds & Heroes, Laflin started her career working at Hooters. She was Miss September 1998 and Miss August 1999 in the Hooters Calendar and had the honor of being inducted in the Hooters Hall of Fame. She made history as the first female scout in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers; she is a sports reporter and host covering the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

Hounds & Heroes rescues animals and creates life-changing connections with veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and others who have served. Through rescue and adoption, service and therapy animal placements, equine programs, outreach, and animal welfare advocacy, the organization gives animals a second chance while supporting the people who have given so much in service to others.

HMC Hospitality Group representatives from the Texas Hooters locations who took part in the check presentation at the Hounds & Heroes ranch in Dallas included Andrea Hill (Executive Vice President), Heather Geoghan (Regional Director of Marketing-Texas) and Grand Prairie Hooters Girl Lainey Brooks.

“What’s really special about Hounds & Heroes is that we’re changing lives on both ends of the leash. We’re giving rescue dogs a second chance and helping veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Having my Hooters family support something so close to my heart makes it even more meaningful. I’m so grateful for their generosity and for continuing to be part of my journey,” said Bonnie-Jill Laflin Founder, Hounds & Heroes.

“Bonnie-Jill is an inspiration for her work in the community and the milestones she has accomplished in her career. We are very proud that she started her journey at Hooters. One of our four cornerstones at Hooters is community involvement and we are honored to support Hounds and Heroes efforts to help veterans in the Lone Star State,” said Andrea Hill, HMC Hospitality Group Executive Vice President.

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About HMC Hospitality Group

HMC Hospitality Group., founders of the Original Hooters concept, own and operate over 40 locations in Georgia, Florida (Tampa Bay, Central Florida, and Palm Bay), Texas, Chicagoland, and Northern Indiana. For over 40 years, the Original Hooters group has been known for its World Famous Chicken Wings, electric atmosphere, and legendary service from its proud and iconic Hooters Girls. As Hooters undergoes a strategic transformation, the brand is returning to the core principles that defined its early success — neighborhood hospitality, fresh and craveable food, and a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Original Hooters, along with their partners from Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC, will now operate the majority of domestic locations across the US. For more information about Hooters please visit www.originalhooters.com or follow them at Instagram @originalhooters and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/originalhooters.