October 17, 2008


John Grogan, celebrated author of "Marley & Me" will be appearing at Mall of America in conjuction with Dog Days at MOA, a week long event to promote awareness and raise funds for Home for Life animal sanctuary. Dog Days features an exhibit of 20 pet houses designed through collaberative efforts between local celebrities and artists and architects, as well as daily visits from the Home for Life animals and a Barnes & Noble® Spot the Dog appearance. The pet houses will be auctioned off at the "Wags to Whiskers" gala on Friday, October 17 with the proceeds benefiting Home for Life.
John Grogan was a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer when he wrote a colum saying goodbye to his incorrigible 13-year-old Labrador retriever, Marley. When hundred of messages flooded his inbox and voicemail the next day, John recalls, "That's when I knew I had a bigger story to tell."
The story became "Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog", his book about what a misbehaving dog meant to his family. A touchstone for people worldwide, the book grew into a runaway #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 3 million copies in print in 30 languages.
Home for Life, is an expression of a new kind of animal shelter - a long-term animal sanctuary. The organization provides animals with loving care, a nuturing environment that is a safe and stable place to belong. At the shelter, cats and dogs with special needs are provided with a lifetime of care.
Autograph Signing Guidelines:

• You must have a Mall of America® issued wristband to enter the autograph line.
• A limited number of wristbands will be distributed in the Best Buy® Rotunda begining at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17.
• Each person in your party must be present to reveive a wristband, Wristbands are non-transferable. No exceptions.
• When you enter the autograph line, please remain in a single file.
• You must stay in line to keep your place. You may leave the line to use the restroom or to purchase food for a short period of time. One person in your party must stay in line at all times.
• If you choose to leave the line for an extended period of time, you must go to the end of the line upon your return.
• People wearing wristbands that have been tampered with or altered will not be allowed through the autograph line. No exceptions.
• No personalizations or posed photographs will be allowed.
• John Grogan will only sign copies of his published works.

Please visit Mall of America for more information on Dog Days at MOA and more information regarding the "Wags to Whiskers gala can be found at Home for Life .
Friday, October 17
2-4 p.m.
Best Buy® Rotunda

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