ATLANTA (September 4, 2015) – The Atlanta Dream will partner with Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption (APRA) and Pet Pages to hold a “Pet Palooza” event during its home game against the Washington Mystics on Sunday, September 6 at Philips Arena.  Tip time is slated for 3 p.m.

“Pet Palooza” will be held throughout the game on the main concourse of Philips Arena and will feature a variety of pet vendors with unique pet products as well as pets on site.

Each of the pet vendors will be featuring a special pet-friendly product with some offering giveaways as well as contests to win items for your pets.  In addition, fans are encouraged to watch throughout the game for a special competition between the Atlanta Dream mascot and the mascot of the APRA.

“Pet Palooza” is part of an overall partnership between the Atlanta Dream and the APRA and Pet Pages and represents the Dream’s support of the Atlanta pet community and pet welfare. As part of the partnership, the Dream are working to raise money and supplies for pet wellness. Collection bins will be on hand to accept donations for pet supplies to benefit the APRA.

To purchase tickets to the game and have a portion of the ticket proceeds donated to the APRA, click here and utilize the promo code “APRA”. Tickets can also be acquired online by clicking here: http://dream.wnba.com/dream/tickets/index.html or by calling 877-977-7729.

Pet Pages is Greater Atlanta’s most widely distributed Pet Resource Directory both in print and online and is distributed freely through thousands of pet-friendly locations and animal businesses. Pet Pages works to bring about the betterment of the animal community through education and awareness.

For more information, visit www.petpagesatlanta.com.

Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption (APRA) is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs and cats so they can be adopted into safe and loving homes.

For more information, visit www.atlantapetrescue.org.   Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.

The three-time Eastern Conference Champion Atlanta Dream is in its eighth season in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

 The Dream plays their home games at Philips Arena.  Atlanta has qualified for the playoffs in each of the past six seasons, winning conference titles in 2013, 2011 and 2010.

 Season and single-game tickets for the 2015 season can be purchased by calling (877) 977-7729 or visiting www.AtlantaDream.net.