It is that time again … The Kannapolis Intimidators Ballpark is going to the dogs! Well, it’s going to one dog, Petey from Petey’s Promise.

The 3rd Annual Petey’s Promise night is finally upon us, and Petey will be throwing out that fun first ball on Tuesday, July 12. Join us for contests, auctions and giveaways, while supporting pets in needs.

Tickets are $6 each or 2 for $10, and will be held in your name at Will Call. Tickets are available on the Petey’s Promise store.

We’re also selling 50/50 Raffle tickets for this event. The drawing will be held after the 7th inning and you do not need to be present to win.

Toyota to Donate Vehicle to Local Nonprofit Organizations Based on Public Votes

HARRISBURG, N.C. – May 2, 2011 – Harrisburg-based organization,  Petey’s Promise – Provisions for Pets in Need,  is one of 500 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public beginning May 9, 2011.

Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program will showcase five non-profit organizations each day for 100 days on Toyota’s Facebook page, facebook.com/toyota. Visitors to the page can vote once a day for the organization that they feel is most deserving of a new Toyota vehicle.  Petey’s Promise will be one of the five organizations highlighted for voting on Thursday, August 11th.

Local residents are encouraged to support Petey’s Promise and their quest for a new Toyota Tundra. If Petey’s Promise receives the most votes and is awarded the vehicle, it will be used to pick-up and deliver large quantities of pet food to be distributed to applicants striving to keep their pets and families together.

About Petey’s Promise – Provisions for Pets in Need
Petey’s Promise is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that seeks to provide temporary food and pet-care items for pet owners who might otherwise be forced to surrender their pets to a shelter. With our help, disadvantaged pet owners are able to keep their animals, as pets are not only considered part of the family; they offer emotional support during trying times.

For more information, or to apply for assistance, visit http://www.peteyspromise.org.

About Toyota.
Toyota (NYSE: TM) established operations in the United States in 1957 and currently operates 10 manufacturing plants, including one under construction.  Toyota directly employs nearly 30,000 in the U.S. and its investment here is currently valued at more than $18 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design.

Toyota is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities where it does business and believes in supporting programs with long-term sustainable results. Toyota supports numerous organizations across the country, focusing on education, the environment and safety. Since 1991, Toyota has contributed more than $500 million to philanthropic programs in the U.S.

For more information on Toyota’s commitment to improving communities nationwide, visit http://www.toyota.com/community.

Media Contact:
Liz Mellott
Petey’s Promise – President & Founder
(980) 355-4408 – mobile
peteyspromise@gmail.com

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Requested Donations Follow:

• Cat or Small Dog: $1 per pick-up
• Med Dog: $2 per pick-up
• Large Dog (75lbs or over): $5 per pick-up

Remember, this is not per animal, just per pick-up. This is also a request only, not a mandatory fee. So, if you are unable to donate, please do not let that keep you from asking for assistance.

If you weren’t at BlackFinn Charlotte on Friday, February 25th, then you missed one great fundraiser. For $10 you could buy a wristband that would allow you access to the private Petey party, that came complete with great drink specials and food. You also missed some fun raffles as we did a 50/50 drawing and a drawing for a massage donated by Rocky River Therapeutic Massage in Harrisburg, NC.

Speaking of raffles, the highlight of our night was awarding “Tall Paul” the winning 50/50 ticket, as well as getting our pictures made with him and his entire group of friends. You certainly meet a lot of fun, if not interesting, characters in Charlotte.

We do want to thank Courtney Maddox and the entire staff of the BlackFinn for being such great supporters! Please, if you are out for a night of dinner and drinks in downtown Charlotte, head to the BlackFinn as we love to help those who help us!

If you were unable to join us at the BlackFinn, we certainly have several more fundraisers for you to participate in, or you can simply log onto www.peteyspromise.org to donate. Remember, 100% of all donations are utilized solely for Petey’s Promise.

You can still access the system using the following methods:

1. From the 04.18.10 section of the News Archives
2. From the footer of most pages on the Petey’s Promise website
3. By visiting the link at http://peteyspromise.clickbook.net

The user experience on ClickBook is much friendlier and easier than it was on GenBook, but please let us know if you have any questions or problems by emailing us at peteyspromise@gmail.com.

Belk will hold its semi-annual Charity Sale event benefiting local charities and non-profits on Saturday, November 6 from 6-10 a.m. at Belk stores companywide.

For a $5 donation to Petey’s Promise, you will receive a ticket and $5 off your purchase during these exclusive-shopping hours.

Charity Sale is a private, four-hour sale dedicated to supporting local non-profit organizations. Participating charities will have the opportunity to raise money for their organization while ticket holders receive 20% – 70% off Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely-discounted brands.

To order your tickets, simply purchase them on our store. For more information, email peteyspromise@gmail.com or peteyspromiseweb@gmail.com.

Petey’s Promise announced today its first annual “Petey’s Promise Pet Awareness” Commercial Contest sponsored by Wiley X Eyewear®.

The contest is open to all University of North Carolina at Charlotte students, and will consist of one 30-second commercial promoting Petey’s Promise and responsible pet ownership and awareness.

“We are really excited about this opportunity to see what the creative and fresh minds of the UNC Charlotte students produce,” said Liz Mellott, president and founder of Petey’s Promise.

“Initially, we are opening this up to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte students. Hopefully we will encourage other Nationwide colleges to participate and promote the need for pet food banks across the Country in the future.”

The contest will be held on the Petey’s Promise page on the online social media site YouTube.com (www.youtube.com/peteyspromise). Voters of all ages will be encouraged to log onto the page and vote for their favorite submission.

Petey’s Promise will not limit the total number of entries. However, the starting top 50 commercials to be considered for voting will be selected solely by the Petey’s Promise team. Public voting will begin April 5th, 2010, with eliminations announced in the following order until the Grand Prize winner is announced. The top 50 will be posted April 5^th, the top 25 announced April 12^th, top 10 April 19^th, top five April 26^th, and the Grand Prize team will be announced Monday, May 3^rd.

Contest teams may consist of one to four people (not including pets), and entrants should be between 18-24 years of age. Send submissions to peteyspromise@gmail.com from March 8th-26^th via YouSendIt.com. Please, legitimate entries only!

The Grand Prize team will receive two men’s and two women’s pieces of Wiley X custom eyewear, along with other contributions from local vendors, such as Foster’s Grille of Concord, NC. Wiley X Eyewear®, a leading provider of protective eyewear systems, offers a full range of high-performance protective eyewear products which has lead to increased brand recognition and growing use among enthusiasts of a wide variety of demanding outdoor sports and activities, including boating, fishing, motorcycle riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and more. For further information about Wiley X or to view its product line, please log onto www.wileyx.com.

Petey’s Promise, Provisions for Pets in Need, is a 501c3 non-profit that provides pet food and supplies for pet owners in the Greater Carolina area who require assistance to care for their beloved animals, versus having to surrender them to a shelter or foster home. For further information regarding Petey’s Promise or the contest please log onto www.peteyspromise.org or email us at peteyspromise@gmail.com.

We all know that February can be quite an eventful month, from Valentines Day to the beginning of the NASCAR season. With Valentine’s Day just passing it would be a great opportunity to do something loving for other pets that may not have been so fortunate on this special day. Donating to Petey’s Promise is a great way to “show some love.”

The 2010-year is moving quickly and we are working hard to plan some great events. We have had such success in the past year that our expectations remain high. Our team is currently in the works of planning another fundraiser to be held at the Kannapolis Intimidators game. More information will be provided soon.

Hopefully this month we will be holding a contest open to all UNCC students for the chance to create Petey’s Promise’s first commercial! For all you tech savvy students, get ready because this is your chance! An event will be sent out this week through Facebook with more details.

Stay tuned for more updates!

-Jen

5,000 new members, $5,000.  No purchase necessary. That’s 5,000 new members for all causes, not just yours, so it’s a bit of race.

Of course, if these new members search more (or buy something at an iGive store) they’ll earn even more money for Petey’s Promise.  Right now, we’re donating a special $.02 per search and a bonus $5 for that first purchase plus the usual percentage.

Please share this link with friends, family and coworkers! http://www.igive.com/welcome/warm_reg_promo.cfm?m=609144

The details:
- Offer active between now and 11:59 a.m., January 21, 2010 (Chicago time).
- New members only (never have been an iGive member previously).  All the normal rules of membership, searching, and
purchasing apply, our site has the details.
- Once we’ve given away $5,000 in total, the offer ends.
- The special link is important.  No link, no qualified web search, no $1.

Having a problem finding the perfect gift? Tired of meaningless gifts that just fill up boxes under the tree? Why not give them the gift that keeps on giving all year long? Make a donation in their name to Petey’s Promise, and we will send them a gift confirmation or an email holiday thank you card letting them know how much their gift means.

When making a gift donation feel free to determine where that money will be spent by placing “food, administrative, supplies, etc..” in the notes line.

Donations can be made via PayPal

or by mailing in a check or money order to:
Petey’s Promise | PO Box 91 | Harrisburg, NC 28075

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Apparel Sale & Contest!

Want to wear what all the animal lovers are rocking on the fashion catwalk this year? Well, then check out our new T-shirt designs for your Christmas present needs!

As a bonus, we have decided to reward your charity awareness with an Apparel Sale and Contest on the Petey’s Promise store – every person that makes a purchase will be entered into a special December 24th drawing for a great prize package! On top of that, you receive a 10% discount on all purchases of $20 or more. Wait! Hold your applause!

Also, we are adding a little holiday spice to the contest by entering each person one time per item, not just once per purchase! There are no Grinches at Petey’s Promise.

USE CODE: HOL09
For 10% off your purchase of $20 or more enter the code HOL09 at checkout.