Bob's "Have a heart day" to help animals

Bob's Discount Furniture is joining with humane societies, animal shelters and rescue centers on "Have A Heart Day" Saturday, May 17, 2008, in an effort to encourage donations of pet bedding, treats, new or gently used toys and new transportation crates for needy dogs and cats. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"This is one of our most favorite family events each year as kids and parents join us to help our furry friends. All of our Bob's Discount Furniture locations will be accepting pet donations. We'll also be helping to find some loving homes for some of these orphan kittens and puppies," said Cathy Poulin, public relations director, who can be seen with Bob in television commercials.

"I look forward to personally greeting all of the families visiting the Bob's Discount Furniture located at 15 Industrial Park Road in Niantic, Connecticut."

There will be a variety of entertainment features, food and prize giveaways at all locations.

"Making a donation, individuals 18 years and older will be able to register for the eight-day Royal Caribbean Cruise Grand Prize valued at over $3,500. These loving puppies and kittens really become part of the family very quickly. So, I look forward to all families helping us in our effort on this special day," added Poulin.

The following Bob's Discount Furniture locations will host the following organizations: Bridgeport, CT - Pups Without Partners; Brookfield, CT - Pups Without Partners/Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation; Manchester, CT - Bandits Place/We Adopt Greyhounds; Stamford, CT - Connecticut Humane Society/Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation; Newington, CT - Connecticut Humane Society; Southington, CT- Pups Without Partners.