Thompson Square Teams With Purina To Raise Funds For Service Dogs For Wounded Troops

Hot country duo Thompson Square has partnered with Purina Dog Chow for a promotion that aids wounded U.S. troops. To raise awareness for the campaign, the duo’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson recorded an exclusive performance for Purina of a song written by Keifer a decade ago called “A Dog’s Life.” The song’s story is told through the eyes of a dog.

The video, which was shot in New York City, features the couple’s adorable and camera-loving puppy, Etta, in a starring role. Watch it here.

As part of the Dog Families Know promotion, which runs through Aug. 31, Facebook users can upload a photo, video or a story about how their dog has impacted their family at Facebook.com/DogChow​. For each upload, Purina will donate a dollar (and up to $25,000 total) to the charity Patriot Rovers, which raises and trains service dogs to work with our wounded troops, or those experiencing post-traumatic stress and needing help re-adjusting to daily life after returning to the U.S.

The dog-loving Thompsons recently brought Ella into the family following the loss of their 16-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Harley, which Keifer had bought as a gift for Shawna in the first year they were dating. That dog also served as the ring-bearer in their wedding. After the loss of Harley, Shawna says, getting Etta “put a smile back on my face.”