Rescue the Runway

What began in 2012 as a simple idea for an annual animal welfare benefit became the seed that grew into Mr. Bones & Co. Rescue the Runway, our annual fundraising event, is a grassroots celebration: a community-powered production that unites rescues, shelters, and animal-welfare advocates working toward the shared goal of saving vulnerable lives.

As we honor the dogs who need us most, we also celebrate the humans in the trenches—from community leaders, shelter volunteers, veterinarians, and vet staff, to civil servants including EMTs, firefighters, police, and veterans. These extraordinary people escort adoptable dogs down our runway, a joyful homage to the human-animal bond that changes lives on both ends of the leash.

Rescue the Runway premiered in New York City and, after three wildly successful productions, we took the show on the road. In 2015, Chicago joined the lineup, expanding this one-of-a-kind, interactive rescue experience that spotlights and uplifts local shelters and rescue groups—not just our own.