RESCUES ROCKED THE NIGHT AWAY!

RESCUES ROCK THE RUNWAY RAISES OVER $5,000 FOR PAWS 4 YOU RESCUE
Over 250 guests attended the event at Cabana One,which also marked the debut of TORU’s new spring line, Rescue Wear

MIAMI – April 2, 2009 – On Friday, March 27, TORU, a rock and roll inspired dog clothing design company, debuted its spring line, Rescue Wear, at Cabana One during Rescues Rock the Runway, a fashion show benefiting Paws 4 You Rescue. More than 250 people attended the event, which raised over $5,000 for the rescue organization.

Rescues Rock the Runway featured eight adoptable dogs modeling TORU hoodie and tee design favorites like Dogadelic and Woofalicious as well as the new Rescue Wear looks. Decked out in high-fashion doggy wear, one of the show’s stars, Shawn, a terrier mix, was adopted that evening by a couple who attended the event.

In addition to the show, guests enjoyed live music by DJ Vic Mendez; raffle prizes such as a $100 gift certificate from Angelo & Maxie’s Steakhouse, grooming at The Dog From Ipanema and a pet portrait session by Johnny Valdes of ArtWay 66; and complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
The Rescue Wear line is designed to help promote awareness for rescue groups as well as adoption and spay/neuter programs nationwide. TORU will donate 15 percent of the proceeds from Rescue Wear to Paws 4 You Rescue.

“Rescues Rock the Runway was a fantastic event helping us not only raise more than $5,000 for our organization, but also helping to raise awareness of pet rescue initiatives,” says Carol Caridad, president of Paws 4 You Rescue. “Generous support from businesses like TORU and Cabana One are essential to our all-volunteer organization. Their efforts combined with the monies raised will help us rescue more dogs from euthanasia lists at the Miami-Dade Rescue Center.”

For more information on TORU visit torudog.com and for Cabana One visit mayfairhotelandspa.com. Additional information about Paws 4 You Rescue, including adoptable dogs, is available at paws4you.org.