Last Friday, the iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers made a heartwarming pitstop in Albuquerque before their concert to spend time with adorable pups and dedicated staff at the Bernalillo County Animal Care Services. The meet-up, organized by Josh Stasinos from Nuzzles & Co., was inspired by the band’s recent social media posts featuring rescue puppies in California.
Band Connecting with Fans through Meaningful Actions
The band’s intention behind these visits is clear. As one band member expressed, We want to connect with our fans on a personal level, and what better way than spending time at events like these. It’s always a rewarding experience
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Raising Awareness for Shelter Animals
Misha Goodman, director of Bernalillo County Animal Care Services, emphasized the significance of these events saying, This is an amazing opportunity to bring awareness to the struggles of the shelters across the nation and the animals that live within. We are extremely grateful for the band and the tour for providing us this opportunity and it opens the door for future collaborations
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A Heartfelt Interaction with Shelter Dogs
The visit to the animal care shelter saw all members of RHCP interact passionately with the animals. Flea, the band’s bassist, shared his personal moment by saying, Interacting with these amazing dogs gives us such joy and perspective; it’s a truly heartwarming experience
. It turns out Flea himself has a past working in an animal hospital. This connection comes full circle as he revisits his love for animals during this tour stop.
A Community Engaged Event
The event was not just about meeting shelter dogs but also highlighted ongoing efforts toward animal advocacy. Five long-stay shelter animals along with staff, volunteers, and foster care providers met with the band before their performance. This effort underscores how valuable these interactions are in promoting awareness and leading to potential adoption.
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