Pop Band Honor Society (and Their Dog!) Find a Fan in ASPCA

When hitting the road for their Full Moon Crazy tour this fall, the guys of the pop group Honor Society — the first band signed to the Jonas Brothers' new record label — knew they could count on one loyal roadie: their dog Willis. The rescued miniature poodle is a part of the band's family — and a tough critic. "She hears a lot of Honor Society songs before anyone else," bass guitarist Andrew Lee tells PEOPLEPets.com. "If we see her tail wagging, we know it's a good lyric."

The pup, who's even appeared in some of the guy's goofy YouTube clips, has earned a following of her own. "Our fans love her! She gets more gifts at our meet-and-greets than we do," says vocalist Michael Bruno. "She's received dog Snuggies, sweaters and even a Wonder Woman costume."

Taking to Twitter to tell their fans about their pooch — plus other products and info — comes naturally for the group. So when they were approached by Ubisoft about teaming up with the ASPCA to promote November's Sharing and Caring pet-care initiative, it seemed like a natural fit. "Our relationship with our fans is like a friendship — it's like, 'Hey guys, check this out'," Bruno says. "So it's easy to share our thoughts with them through Twitter and MySpace, and hear what they have to say in return."

Now, as the band continues its U.S. tour — with Willis along for the ride — the guys are teaching their fans about pet care along the way. "We've all had pets," says Lee. "It teaches you responsibility — you're caring for another living being that depends on you. And I think the lessons you learn from that definitely carry over into other aspects of your life as you grow up. So we're happy to spread the word."

To help their mission, the bandmates have been playing and promoting games from the Ubisoft Petz line, designed to help kids learn about animal care. "Some kids can't have pets, say, if they have allergies," explains Lee. "But by playing these games on your Nintendo DS, you get some of those pet-care lessons, and it's fun, it's cool, interactive." Adds Bruno, "It's cool to have a game where you're not destroying something, but caring for it, so we like that positive aspect of it, too."

Along with the launch of its new games — like the highly addictive Petz Nursery, Dolphin Encounter and Hamster Superstar — Ubisoft is dedicating a portion of its Web site to the ASPCA, letting kids and their parents play mini-games for points, which are then turned into dollars and donated to the ASPCA. "It's just really a blast for us to be playing these games, and promoting the cause," says drummer Alexander Noyes. "We love animals, and for good reason. Even if the whole world is against you, your pet is always going to be there to love you."

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Kate Hogan