Miranda Lambert is helping pet owners financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic through her nonprofit organization, MuttNation. Lambert is providing financial assistance to musicians and industry workers whose pets are experiencing medical problems.
Her philanthropic inspiration is fueled by a band member’s personal hardship. "It really hit home when my backup singer and close friend Gwen's shelter dog, Earl, became extremely ill in early March, just as the pandemic was taking hold and our tour had to stop," the singer tweeted.
"After taking him to several vets, she was told Earl had a rare liver disorder."
The “Bluebird” singer turned potential tragedy into ingenuity, teaming up with the Waggle Foundation to provide resources for dogs like Earl. “So, it got me thinking that there must be a lot more people whose careers in the music industry have been on pause due to lack of live performance opportunities, and who are struggling with their pets' vet bills. Earl is doing great now, but he'll require ongoing treatment for the rest of his life."
"Because music and mutts are my two passions, I knew I had to do something and thought that starting this fund would help both the music community that’s been so supportive of me, and their pets."
The Country superstar is also hitting it big on the Billboard charts. Her latest single “Bluebird” hit number one, her first time in eight years. Fellow country star Carrie Underwood congratulated Miranda on the single, tweeting “Congratulations! Long overdue! ❤” Cassadee Pope saluted Lambert with a “hell yea. Congrats!”
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