Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation & Tractor Supply Co. Donate $250,000 to Animal Shelters

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Tractor Supply Company has partnered with Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation to provide $250,000 in grants through the Mutts Across America program. Each state will receive a surprise donation of $5,000 to honor exceptional shelters or rescue organizations. Since its inception, Mutts Across America has aided over 350 shelters with grants totaling $1.25 million. Lambert noted the importance of support for rescues, especially after recent fundraising challenges. Tractor Supply aims to expand its partnership and impact.

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• Partnership with MuttNation enhances brand reputation and social responsibility.
• A total of $250,000 in grants bolsters community relations and animal welfare efforts.
• Mutts Across America initiative has previously supported over 350 shelters with $1.25 million in grants, showcasing effective CSR.

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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company have teamed up to provide a quarter-million dollars in grants through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program. A ‘surprise’ $5,000 donation will be made to one shelter or foster-based rescue in each state across the country. Organizations are carefully researched and vetted before honoring one outstanding nonprofit in each state.

Photo Courtesy of Miranda Lambert Pictured with two of her shelter dogs, Delta and Jessi.

Bev Lambert, Miranda’s mom and co-founder of MuttNation, who conceived Mutts Across America seven years ago said, “There are so many fantastic organizations doing such great work that selecting the final shelters is always the hardest part.”

Miranda added, “This was our first signature program and it’s our cornerstone. It lets us reward the hard-working rescues and celebrate shelter pets everywhere. It hits all the high notes.” The GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winning, multi-platinum recording artist continued, “We’re so honored to have Tractor Supply Company as our partner. We’re accomplishing so much together and, thanks to their incredibly generous support, this year’s gifts to the shelters will be the most impactful ever. Given the fundraising difficulties rescues have faced over the past year, we know it will make a huge difference to thousands of animals.”

“At Tractor Supply, we love our four-legged friends and appreciate this opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing support for animal shelters across the country.” said Nicole Logan, Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager at Tractor Supply Company. “Miranda’s passion and tremendous dedication dovetails with our mission at Tractor Supply to care for all pets and animals. We are excited to expand our partnership with Miranda and the MuttNation organization to make this the most impactful Mutts Across America yet.”

In addition to this donation, Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation products. A percentage of all sales goes to the MuttNation Foundation to further support the cause.

Since the initiative’s inception, MuttNation’s Mutts Across America has supported more than 350 shelters with over $1.25 million in grants. Here are this year’s recipients:

SHELTER NAME	STATE		SHELTER NAME	STATE
Heart of Alabama Save Rescue Adopt	Alabama		RezQ Dogs	Montana
Straw For Dogs	Alaska		12 Hills Dog Rescue	Nebraska
Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals (AAHA)	Arkansas		Churchill Animal Protection Society	Nevada
Friends for Life Animal Rescue	Arizona		Conway Area Humane Society	New Hampshire
Sally's Rescue	California		Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue	New Jersey
Great Pyrenees Rescue and Sanctuary	Colorado		Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue	New Mexico
Double Dog Rescue	Connecticut		Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue	New York
Grass Roots Rescue	Delaware		Humane Society of Union County	North Carolina
The Farm Dog Rescue	Florida		Furry Friends of Rockin' Rescue	North Dakota
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue	Georgia		Canine Collective Ohio Dog Rescue	Ohio
Kaaawa K9 Rescue	Hawaii		Second Chance Animal Sanctuary	Oklahoma
Idaho Humane Society	Idaho		Three Rivers Humane Society	Oregon
Hope Rescues	Illinois		Home At Last Dog Rescue	Pennsylvania
Heaven After Hell Rescues	Indiana		Heart of Rhode Island Animal Rescue League	Rhode Island
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc.	Iowa		Concerned Citizens for Animals	South Carolina
LL Dog Rescue	Kansas		Hopeless To Homes Animal Rescue	South Dakota
Tyson's Chance	Kentucky		Friends of Williamson County	Tennessee
Rescue Rehome Repeat	Louisiana		Friends of Marshall Animals	Texas
Rescue Charlie's Friends	Maine		Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions	Utah
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter	Maryland		Passion 4 Paws	Vermont
Sweet Paws Rescue	Massachusetts		Homeless Animals Rescue Team	Virginia
AuCaDo: Australian Cattle Dog Rescue	Michigan		Motely Zoo Animal Rescue	Washington
Pawsitivity	Minnesota		Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County	West Virginia
Dixie Adoptables At Lucedale Animal Shelter	Mississippi		Coco's Heart Dog Rescue	Wisconsin
Needy Paws Rescue	Missouri		Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary	Wyoming

About MuttNation Foundation

Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals under threat of euthanasia and during times of natural disaster. With a goal of finding a forever home for every shelter animal, MuttNation supports animal rescues across the country, hosts adoption events throughout the year, provides positive reinforcement for the shelter adoption experience, works to raise awareness for its causes and develops and implements initiatives to further its mission-driven goals. www.muttnation.com

About Miranda Lambert

Vanner Records/RCA recording artist Miranda Lambert released her highly anticipated new studio album, Grammy-nominated Wildcard, on Nov. 1, 2019, which includes her #1 Grammy-nominated country radio single “Bluebird,” her latest single “Settling Down” and the Grammy-nominated single “It All Comes Out in The Wash.”

The most decorated artist in the history of the Academy of Country Music, Lambert is the recipient of more than 70 prestigious awards and special honors: 35 ACM Awards (including 9 ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Awards), 14 CMA Awards (Country Music Association), 2 GRAMMY Awards, the Harmony Award (Nashville Symphony), Artist in Residence (Country Music Hall of Fame), the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award, ACM Song of the Decade Award, and was named 2019 RIAA’s Artist of the Year.

The celebrated singer/songwriter has released seven studio albums that all debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Album Charts, including the critically acclaimed Wildcard (2019), The Weight of These Wings (2016), Platinum (2014), Four The Record (2011), Revolution (2009), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007) and Kerosene (2005). In addition, she released three albums with her trio, the Pistol Annies.

Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide. www.idyllwind.com

About Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has been passionate about serving its unique niche, targeting the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle, for more than 80 years. Tractor Supply offers an extensive mix of products necessary to care for home, land, pets and animals with a focus on product localization, exclusive brands and legendary customer service for the Out Here lifestyle. With more than 42,000 Team Members, the Company’s physical store assets, combined with its digital capabilities, offer customers the convenience of purchasing products they need anytime, anywhere and any way they choose at the everyday low prices they deserve. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 1,923 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. At December 26, 2020, the Company operated 182 Petsense stores in 25 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the partnership between Tractor Supply Company and MuttNation Foundation?

The partnership aims to provide $250,000 in grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the United States.

How much money will each state receive through the Mutts Across America program?

Each state will receive a surprise donation of $5,000 to support exceptional shelters or foster-based rescues.

How many shelters has the Mutts Across America program supported in total?

The program has supported over 350 shelters with more than $1.25 million in grants since its inception.

What challenges have animal rescues faced recently, according to Miranda Lambert?

Animal rescues have faced fundraising difficulties over the past year, impacting their operations.

What is Tractor Supply Company's strategy for supporting animal welfare?

Tractor Supply Company aims to expand its partnership with MuttNation and enhance its impact on animal welfare initiatives.