With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends.
That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised millions of dollars to aid organizations, government institutions and entities that build animal shelters for better care and increased pet adoption.
Miranda’s latest venture to nurture her love of music and mutts involves collecting dog food, treats, supplies and cash at the entrance of each venue on her upcoming 24-city Livin’ Like Hippies Tour. Concertgoers can drop off their donations—which will support local dog shelters in each area—at the “Fill the Little Red Wagon” activation located at the entrance of each venue before the show and sign up for a chance to win a meet and greet with Miranda.
“I always try to combine my two passions, which are music and mutts,” says Miranda. “I’ve gotten to meet some amazing people that run shelters in the communities where we perform, and I always love connecting with other dog-loving fans.”
Livin’ Like Hippies Tour
Jan. 18
Greenville, SC
Bon Secours Arena
Jan. 19
Orlando, FL
Amway Center
Jan. 20
Atlanta, GA
Infinite Energy Center
Feb. 1
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
Feb. 2
Spokane, WA
Feb. 3
Eugene, OR
Matthew Knight Arena
Feb. 8
Sacramento, CA
Golden 1 Center
Feb. 9
Fresno, CA
Save Mart Center
Feb. 10
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum
Feb. 15
San Diego, CA
Viejas Arena
Feb. 16
Ontario, CA
Citizens Business Bank Arena
Feb. 17
Phoenix, AZ
Talking Stick Resort Arena
March 1
Knoxville, TN
Thompson-Boling Arena
March 2
Lexington, KY
Rupp Arena
March 3
Cleveland, OH
Wolstein Center
March 8
Omaha, NE Century
Link Center
March 9
Oklahoma City, OK
Chesapeake Energy Arena
March 10
Little Rock, AR
Verizon Arena
March 15
Des Moines, IA
Wells Fargo Arena
March 16
St. Louis, MO
ScotTrade Center
March 17
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center
March 22
Newark, NJ
Prudential Center
March 23
State College, PA
Bryce Jordan Center
March 24
Winston Salem, NC
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
photo ourtesy of Miranda Lambert