Emmylou Harris to Sing at Rocket Dog Rescue's July Fundraiser

Founded in 2001 by animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit group dedicated to rescuing animals in overcrowded Bay Area shelters. The organization gives the animals, who would otherwise be put down, a second chance at life by placing them in temporary foster homes and finding permanent homes for them. Since its inception, it has saved more than 6,000 animals.

On Tuesday, July 3rd, Rocket Dog Rescue will be hosting its Festival for Dogs fundraiser on the scenic grounds of the Lagunitas Brewing Company's Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary. Headlining the benefit concert is Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Emmylou Harris, who runs her own non-profit dog rescue organization in Nashville called Bonaparte's Retreat.

Harris is also the proud parent of rescued dogs – one of them is Bella, a black lab mix who is the subject of her hit song “Big Black Dog”. According to Harris, Bella is one of her rescues who goes on tour with her. “I think of all the years on the road I wasted without a dog. They make it so much more pleasant. I'm making up for lost time now.”

Rocket Dog Rescue's Festival for Dogs will start at noon. Throughout the day, attendees will be treated to live music, food, beer, and art. There will be a silent auction and adoption event as well. Singer-songwriter Misisipi Mike Wolf will take the stage at 12:30 pm, followed by seven-piece band Sioux City Kid at 2:30 pm. Harris will start performing at 7 pm.

“We are so honored and excited to have Emmylou play a benefit concert for Rocket Dog Rescue,” says Boucher.

Tickets to the Festival for Dogs are now on sale on the Lagunitas Brewing Company website. All proceeds from ticket sales and the event itself will go directly to Rocket Dog Rescue.