CHESTERFIELD, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com)—
In the Dogs and Duds Fundraiser at the Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield, some celebrities are pitching in by bringing in their own dogs. It's all in the hope of helping those dogs that don't have homes. From professional sports players to other noted celebrities, everyone came out to support the event and show off their dugs and duds.Alex Steen, from the St. Louis Blues, said "She's my first Dane. We have three dogs at home. We have her and two Chihuahuas"
Randy Grimm, founder of Stray Rescue said "When they asked me to participate it was a no brainer except for the cowboy part."
Almost a quarter million dollars were raised last year.
This year "Our goal is to raise as much money as we can to create grants to give out to all the rescues and shelters in the area, and whether American Eskimo Rescue or Stray Rescue, the event is key to keeping them all in operation," explained Tracie Cain from the Companion Animal Alliance.
St. Louis Blues player David Backes said "It's for a cause that I am really passionate about." He adopted his own dog Marty from Stray Rescue. He added "My official charity is the St. Charles humane society."
Grimm explained "Ten years ago an event like this would never, never happen but now it's politically correct to have events like this and it's a good thing for the homeless animals. It's a good thing for rescue and all shelters and it's a good thing for all of St. Louis."
