Dan + Shay Use Platform To Promote Animal Adoption, Fostering, And Rescue

Since day one of becoming a part of Dan + Shay's fan base, they have used their platform to produce, write, and sing country music. They have also used their platform to promote and do good in the world, specifically in the area of helping animals. Dan and his wife Abby have been huge advocates for animal fostering, rescuing and adoption, with a big focus on dogs. Today they have four rescue dogs. Stay tuned in future posts for more details on their four dogs, including the horrible situations they were in and how Dan and Abby helped bring them back to full health. I will provide information on the adoption center Abby started with her friend, profile some of the concerts that Dan + Shay donated the ticket proceeds to animal shelters, and other events they have had in the past in relation to animal adoption and rescue.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Abby shared several posts on her Instagram account about getting out to transport dogs from the horrible situations they were in to safety to eventually be adopted. In the first Instagram post on March 17, 2020 she shared in the caption, "Since we are maxed out with four dogs at our house and can't longterm foster during our time at home, I have decided to be a puppy taxi and help transport." She went on to say, "This is a way for me to help the rescue community during these trying times and still commit to social distancing." The first dog she helped transport was named Indy and she was available to adopt through Wags And Walks Nashville.

On August 6, 2020, Dan also joined in and transported a puppy named Payton. He shared a series of selfies on his Instagram account and after introducing her he said in the caption, "not pictured here are the graphic wounds on her neck and ears from a chain that needed to be surgically." He went on to say "despite such horrific treatment from her past "owner", she was nothing but love, tail wags, and kisses." This puppy was also up for adoption at Wags And Walks Nashville.

Abby and Dan's passion for animal fostering, rescue and adoption continues to warm my heart. The couple have the biggest hearts and want to do good, positive things in their community and beyond. Every time either of them posts something about puppies or dogs on social media, it instantly makes me smile.

In fact, early on when Dan and Abby were heavily involved with Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue in Nashville, I would make a donation during their Big Payback campaign.

To see more rescue dog and adoption content during COVID-19 and other periods as well as pictures of Dan and Abby's rescue dogs throughout the last 11 years, you can follow Abby at @abbysmyers on Instagram and Dan at @dansmyers.

Link to Abby's account: https://www.instagram.com/abbysmyers/

Link to Dan's account: https://www.instagram.com/dansmyers/

Screenshot #1: From Abby's Instagram Account

Screenshot #2: From Dan's Instagram Account

Screenshot from Abby's Instagram account on 03/17/2020

Screenshot from Dan's Instagram account on 08/06/2020