Cabrillo Music Theatre Reaches Out To Homeless Animals Through Its Production Of CATS

Carole W. Nussbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Cabrillo Music Theatre, Ovation Award Winner, announces the launch of its Animal Rescue Program, as a tribute to Cabrillo's upcoming production of Rodger and Hammerstein's CATS.

Cabrillo's Animal Rescue Program will help abused, homeless, and abandoned dogs and cats. Cabrillo has designated the profits from the sale of CATS merchandise to the five Animal Rescue Missions listed below. In addition, Cabrillo will give two (2) complimentary Orchestra tickets to an upcoming show in its 2009-2010 Season to all patrons adopting a homeless animal from one of the five Animal Rescue Missions from now through the final performance of CATS (August 2, 2009).

Cabrillo's newest OUTREACH effort accentuates its production of CATS, which features Andrew Lloyd Webber's magical score and T.S. Eliot's world famous poems about a neighborhood of cats whose individual stories come alive in song and dance. Cabrillo's Animal Rescue Program "is devoted to these wondrous creatures by increasing awareness for the rescue missions serving them," notes Nussbaum. "An increasing number of animals are being displaced and neglected as a result of the economic recession. They are the silent victims of this challenging economic time," remarks Nussbaum. Numerous worthy and commendable animal rescue organizations submitted applications to Cabrillo for consideration. The five missions selected are B.A.R.K., Cat Connection, Karma Rescue, L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue, and Southern California Dachshund Rescue.

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To prime the Animal Rescue Program, Nussbaum has adopted five year old "Albert Einstein," an abandoned dachshund from Southern California Dachshund Rescue (SCDR). Nicknamed "Ainy" (pronounced eye-knee), he was rescued by SCDR from a shelter where he was sick, paralyzed, and scheduled for euthanasia. With medication, physical therapy, and lots of TLC, Albert has now recovered. "Albert has quickly become a beloved member of my family and Cabrillo's family. He is the sweetest little guy who has overcome much adversity. His story is inspiring to us all." Meet Albert at Cabrillo's upcoming performances of CATS.

Please note: Cabrillo Music Theatre makes no representations or guarantees regarding the animals.

ABOUT THE "ANIMAL RESCUE ANGELS"

B.A.R.K.: B.A.R.K., the Basic Alliance for the Rescue of K-9s, has been rescuing dogs in Ventura and Los Angeles County for over 15 years. They specialize in small dogs such as terriers and Chihuahuas. As they have no kennel facilities, their animals are in foster homes, becoming part of someone's family until they find a home of their own. B.A.R.K. is based in Simi Valley, CA.

http://www.ragstorichesrescue.com/Barkk9rescue/barkk9rescue.htm

CAT CONNECTION: Cat Connection is a non-profit, 501(c) (3), cat and dog rescue organization founded in 1996. Cat Connection has been providing animal rescue services to the Southern California area for over ten years. Cat Connection depends fully upon volunteers to make their magic happen. They rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt animals from Los Angeles County and City shelters, hospitals with animals in danger of being euthanized due to non-medical reasons, homes that can no longer keep their animals, and the street.

http://www.catconnectionla.org/

KARMA RESCUE: Karma Rescue (Karma) saves at-risk dogs from the high-kill Los Angeles area shelters. Karma provides each dog a new beginning and finds them a safe and suitable permanent home through adoption, advocacy, and education. The rescue group was founded on the desire give every dog a chance "to teach the world their message." Karma prepares dogs for adoption through foster homes, which give dogs a safe and secure environment to heal, and the Guardian Angel Program, which allows volunteers an insight into the rescue process, and provides the dog with the companionship they need.

http://www.karmarescue.org/

L.I.F.E. ANIMAL RESCUE: Since 1992, L.I.F.E. (Living Is For Everyone) Animal Rescue has brought new life to more than 5,000 animals. From the last days at the shelter, to starvation and injuries on the street, L.I.F.E. has turned tragedy into triumph. Their mission is to rescue homeless or abandoned dogs and cats and place them in permanent, responsible, and loving homes. L.I.F.E. promotes and practices an aggressive spay/neuter effort to help resolve the pet overpopulation problem. L.I.F.E. is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization relying solely on donations to support its work.

http://www.lifeanimalrescue.org/

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DACHSHUND RESCUE: Since Southern California Dachshund Rescue (SCDR) started 15 years ago, over 1,600 dachshund lives have been given a second chance at life. SCDR rescues in-need dachshunds from shelters, animal hospitals, and from negligent or abusive homes. They rehabilitate injured and sick dogs, and are committed to finding them safe, loving, forever homes.

http://www.delgadog.com/