Jiffy Lube International Rewards Coastal Pet Rescue Founder for Her ‘Heart on Wheels’

(Savannah, GA) - September 21, 2005

HOUSTON, September 21, 2005 - Lisa Scarbrough has always gone out of her way to help an animal in need.

The 26-year-old founder of Coastal Pet Rescue, an all-volunteer non-profit organization that primarily serves coastal Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, recently won the national Jiffy LubeÂ® Hearts on Wheels contest for her extraordinary community service using her vehicle.

The 20-year supply of Jiffy Lube Signature ServiceÂ® oil changes, $150 Shell gasoline gift card, five-year supply of Rain-XÂ® WeatherbeaterÂ® wiper blades, Rain-XÂ® Original Glass Treatment and Rain-XÂ® Glass Cleaner, and six-year supply of Fix-A-FlatÂ® tire inflator she won will help her continue to provide safe, loving homes for displaced animals.

“It’s not uncommon for Lisa to drive six to eight hours, one way, to rescue an animal that’s in danger of being euthanized,” said Tom Kaufman, a fellow volunteer at Coastal Pet Rescue.

Scarbrough’s “rescue-mobile,” a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS, is Coastal Pet Rescue’s primary vehicle for transporting needy animals to vet visits and foster homes. Scarbrough pays for all of its routine maintenance, gas and insurance out of her own pocket.

“Lisa’s devotion and commitment to saving animals truly made her Hearts on Wheels entry stand out,” said Jiffy Lube Global Director of Marketing Lisa Carlson. “We were overwhelmed to learn the stories of so many volunteers who regularly give of themselves and their vehicles in service to their communities.”

A foster mom to injured and homeless pets for much of her life, Scarbrough founded Coastal Pet Rescue on her 24th birthday in 2003.

In 2004, the organization logged more than 8,000 miles rescuing more than 70 dogs and cats across the Southeast. Round-trip transports average approximately 200 miles.

Over the last few weeks, Scarborough has been feverishly aligning volunteers and resources to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

“Pet rescues are happening down there around the clock,” said Scarbrough. “We have been sending truckloads of pet food, bedding, collars, leashes, bowls and crates, as well as teams of volunteers to help at an animal control shelter in Mississippi.”

In addition to rescues, Scarbrough’s organization also conducts site visits with potential adoptive families, takes rescued animals to veterinary clinics for vaccinations and necessary medical attention and hosts pet-ownership education programs.

“We hold fund-raisers throughout the year, like our Cruise for Critters trip around Tybee Island, Spare the Pets bowl-a-thon and Pet Expo festival, but Coastal Pet Rescue has not yet broken even,” Scarborough said. “None of our volunteers receives any compensation. We all pay for our own gas and vehicle upkeep. I’m planning to share the Jiffy Lube prize package with them. It will really help keep us going.”

Jiffy Lube International sponsored the Jiffy Lube Hearts on Wheels contest to recognize and reward the positive contributions individuals quietly make in their communities every day.

Automotive expert Lauren Fix, a.k.a. the Car CoachÂ®, worked with Jiffy Lube to find these unsung heroes.

“Whether you’re traveling the highways rescuing dogs and cats, commuting back and forth to work every day or running errands around town on the weekends, it all takes its toll on your vehicle,” Fix said. “Regular oil changes and preventive maintenance can extend vehicle life, improve gas mileage and keep you on the road worry-free.”

Jiffy Lube, with more than 2,200 service centers in North America, serves approximately 28 million customers each year.

Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles.

Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube International is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit http://www.jiffylube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

Contacts: Adam Ritchie, 617.939.8425 Matt Paine, 617.939.8314

Coastal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in Savannah and surrounding areas. Founded in February 2003, Coastal Pet Rescue changes the lives of homeless pets in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham Counties through its foster home program and small capacity shelter, Camp Pawsawhile Retreat.

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