Lambert goes to the dogs

The fourth Annual "Cause For Paws" Benefit, held in Tyler, attracted more than 7,000 people for a concert with Lambert, Stoney LaRue and Josh Kelley.

Through ticket sales, sponsorships and live auction items, this year's event raised more than $294,000 bringing the total amount from the last 4 years to almost $600,000. Proceeds will go toward MuttNation, Lambert's foundation that supports animal shelters, and the Humane Society of East Texas. Since Lambert started the foundation, The Humane Society of East Texas has become a no-kill shelter.

"This year, we took our event to the streets of Tyler to open it up to a broader fan base for both Miranda and the shelter," said Bev Lambert who is the Director of MuttNation and the singer's mother. "There was no shortage of support in this community. Going from 1,000 to over 7,000 in attendance was quite the feat, and we are more than thrilled with the outcome."

"It was wonderful to come home to Tyler again for Cause for the Paws this year," Lambert said. "It's a moving experience to see all of the support for a cause that is so close to my heart. I am so thankful to my fans and everyone who came to be part of this day and help these animals."

In addition to volunteering at the local shelter, Lambert adopted her dog Delilah there, who joins her other rescue animals Jesse, Waylon, Delta Dawn, Cher, Black Betty, Virginia Bluebell and cats Shelley, Maxine, and Suzie Q as well as farm animals.