The North Shore Animal League America honored John’s Crazy Socks and its co-founders, John and Mark X. Cronin, with their Crystal Collar Award at a celebration of DOGust First. They presented the award at a cocktail party fundraiser held at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York.
Diane Alexander, Director of Corporate Relations at the North Shore Animal League America, said, “We are grateful for all the work John and Mark and everyone at John’s Crazy Socks does to support our rescue and adoption efforts and for spreading happiness in the world.”
John Cronin said, “We love the North Shore Animal League America and the work they do.”
What is DOGust First?
North Shore Animal League America declared the first day of August as DOGust 1st® the official birthday of all rescue dogs or, as they like to call them, Mutt-i-grees. DOGust First is now recognized as the birthday for all rescue dogs and stray dogs nationwide.
It has become an annual day to promote the adoption of rescue dogs. As part of the celebration, the North Shore Animal League and many of their partner shelters offered free adoption services in the first week of August (1 – 7).
John’s Crazy Socks and the North Shore Animal League America
Giving Back is an essential part of the mission at John’s Crazy Socks and the North Shore Animal League America is an important charity partner for John’s Crazy Socks. During the ceremony, John and Mark presented a “big check” to the North Shore Animal League America representing the actual donation they brought as part of their quarterly Giving Back donations.
John Cronin said, “We love visiting the puppies and want to do all we can to support the rescue efforts of the North Shore Animal League America.”
“North Shore Animal League America is such an important organization,” said Mark X. Cronin. “They rescue dogs and cats from puppy mills and dire situations across the country. They care for these animals and then place them in loving and caring homes. These pets bring such joy and happiness to their new homes that we always have to ask, ‘Who rescued whom?’”
To support the North Shore Animal League America, John’s Crazy Socks introduced its line of Animal Rescue Socks in early 2021. We donate 10 percent from the sale of the socks to the North Shore Animal League America. Now our line of Animal Rescue products include socks, blankets, stickers, gift packs and more. All of these products raise money for the North Shore Animal League America.
“It is important for us to show our gratitude for the work they do. It is important for us to Give Back,” said John Cronin. The Giving Back Program at John’s Crazy socks has now raised over $630,000 for our charity partners.
“We were so excited when John’s Crazy Socks approached us with this fun, generous partnership idea,” said Diana Zaferiou, VP, Strategic Development Partnerships, North Shore Animal League America. “John’s Crazy Socks and Animal League America are both Long Island based organizations with a mission to spread happiness.”
About North Shore Animal League America
North Shore Animal League America has saved more than 1.1 million animals. As the world’s largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, we understand that a rescue isn’t complete until each animal is placed into a loving home. Our innovative programs provide education to reduce animal cruelty and advance standards in animal welfare. We reach across the country to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, unwanted litters, puppy mills, natural disasters and other emergencies and find them permanent, loving homes. www.animalleague.org
About John’s Crazy Socks
John’s Crazy Socks was inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” He and his father, Mark X. Cronin, started the company as a social enterprise with a mission of Spreading Happiness™. With more than 4,000 socks, John’s Crazy Socks is now the world’s largest sock store. More than half their employees have a differing ability, and their Giving Back program has raised over $630,000 for charity partners like the Special Olympics, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Autism Society of America. Most of all, they are Spreading Happiness™.
For more information about John’s Crazy Socks, visit our webpage, Facebook page, Instagram account, TikTok or YouTube channel. You can also contact us at 631-760-5625 or via email at service@johnscrazysocks.com.
