Local models will be hitting the catwalk to help four-legged felines, canines and other homeless pets.Maurices will host a fashion show on Saturday, September 18 at The Mall at Johnson City – in front of JC Penney. The show starts at 4 p.m., featuring models wearing maurices’ fall fashions. The goal is to raise support for animal shelters and help increase pet adoptions.

“This campaign is called Rescues & Runways and maurices stores across the country are involved, in partnership with the ASPCAr (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalsr),” explained maurices Store Manager Kim Depew. “It’s a great way to create awareness of the need for pet adoptions and to raise supplies and financial support for our local shelter.”

The campaign continues throughout the month of September. People are invited to stop by maurices to donate pet supplies or monetary gifts, with all support going directly to Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter. As a thank you, maurices will give supporters a coupon for 20 percent off one regular-priced item.

Maurices will also offer its exclusive Friends for Life charm in stores and online at www.maurices.com from now through October 31, or while supplies last. Half of the charm can be worn by the pet and the other half can be worn by the pet’s owner or a furry friend. The Friends for Life charm is $5, with $2.50 from every sale going to the ASPCA to support its national programs.

Visit www.maurices.com for more information.

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