Source:  Classic Communications/Marty Bauman

 

 

Hampton Classic Horse Show Partners with ASPCA for Virtual Pet Adoption Month on VirtualCelebration.com

Bridgehampton, NY—August 31, 2011— Are you pining for a four-legged friend? Then visit the www.virtualcelebration.com/adopt website page to peruse the extensive selection of horses, dogs, and cats waiting for new homes as part of the 1st Annual Virtual Adoption Month being presented by the Hampton Classic Horse Show in partnership with the ASPCA. The program was developed following the cancellation of the Classic’s ASPCA Adoption Day due to Hurricane Irene.

“We couldn't let the hurricane keep these four legged friends from finding loving homes,” said Pat Campbell, CEO of Virtual Celebration. “With the help of a generator, a broadband card and an awesome team we found a way to bring the event alive online. All we need now are people to love these pets".

Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic was pleased with Campbell’s Herculean efforts for the program. “We are so grateful to Pat, who really came to the rescue,” said Cohen. “Once the ASPCA Adoption Day was canceled we decided to announce that we would be having an online event instead, and figure out the details of what that meant later. Luckily, Pat read the news release and immediately called us to volunteer to develop the concept and execute it. Now, only days later it is a truly amazing virtual event.”

Hearts will melt for “Lulu” and “Freddy” and a host of other animals who are waiting to be adopted and are featured as part of the Hampton Classic Virtual Adoption Month. The website also features games, contests, and artwork as well as updates of all the animals that were adopted.

One of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation, the Hampton Classic managed to keep almost its entire competition schedule, albeit compressed from eight days into five. The Classic runs through Sunday, September 4 when it culminates with the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier.

The Classic’s revised show schedule is available on line at the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com. The Classic is also providing frequent updates on its Facebook page.

For those who can’t make it to the show grounds, WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, broadcasts up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv.

Further information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show is available on the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or by calling (631) 537-3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) charitable corporation.