Maurices, a women's clothing store in Tops Plaza in Batavia, is having a fashion show to benefit animals on Saturday, Sept. 18.
"Rescues & Runways" is a national campaign created by Maurices, which has more than 750 locations nationwide.
The fashion show is at 2 p.m. in the store at 8351 Lewiston Road. There will also be a silent auction to raise money. All the funds raised will go to the Genesee County Animal Shelter.
Customers who donate needed pet supplies, like food, will receive coupons to use on Maurices merchandise. Monetary donations and pet supplies are being accepted at the store through the end of September.
During the fashion show, models will be going up and down the runway accompanied by animals from the shelter. Representatives from the Genesee County Animal Shelter will be there and available to talk to people about adopting the pets strutting their stuff at the show.
"Rescues & Runways" is a national campaign done in partnership with the ASPCA® American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In its second year, the goals of this program are: to increase awareness of animal shelters, in turn, increasing pet adoptions through pet-themed fashion shows.
There is a website for anyone who might want to know more:
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