Paws and Pints fundraiser a success
Kaiya the black lab playing frisbee at the Paws and Pints fundraiser on August 7. The event was sponsored by Hidden Springs Brewhouse, Oliver's Campers, and StaffWorks. (Photo by Dustin Genter of 5th Dimension Photography)
NORWICH — The Chenango SPCA held its first Paws and Pints fundraiser on Saturday, August 7, at Hidden Springs Brewhouse in Norwich.
As things kicked off, Chenango SPCA Executive Director Annette Clarke was hopeful for a fun and successful day, saying, "We're hoping for a good crowd, and we're hoping to make some money for the animals."
Sponsored by Hidden Springs Brewhouse, Oliver's Campers, and StaffWorks, the fundraiser drew animal lovers of all ages. Several dogs were also in attendance and participated in the Paws and Pints pet parade.
SPCA officials sold Paws and Pints T-shirts, Hidden Springs employees set up several cornhole boards, as well as croquet, and magician Ryan Bliss made rounds, performing impressive slight of hand tricks for visitors.
Clarke explained that community support is essential for the survival of the SPCA.
"It's how we stay alive. You know, without the community support, we would not have enough money to run the shelter," Clarke said. "We would not be able to take in all these animals that have been either abused or abandoned. We would not be able to find them forever homes."
Every year, it costs the SPCA $370,000 to stay running, according to Clarke. Additionally, they are not government funded, making donations and support from the community even more crucial.
The facility is currently over capacity, housing 189 cats as of August 7, and several dogs as well, Clarke said. She added that the SPCA would "be happy to have some adoptions."
Hidden Springs Brewery owner Krista Porter-Moore said she recognizes the good work the SPCA does, and it made her want to help out.
"My husband and I, we love animals. And we've donated to the SPCA last year when we did our one year anniversary Chinese auction. And we just think they do a great job for the community," said Porter-Moore. "We like to give back to the community and help out."
The fundraiser was also a way for the SPCA to give back and say thank you to the community, Clarke said.
"We need this community. And we like giving back to them whenever we can, and this is one way," she said.
"I just would like to say thank you," Clarke added. "All the donations really help and it was a lot of fun, and I hope that everybody had fun."
As things kicked off, Chenango SPCA Executive Director Annette Clarke was hopeful for a fun and successful day, saying, "We're hoping for a good crowd, and we're hoping to make some money for the animals."
Sponsored by Hidden Springs Brewhouse, Oliver's Campers, and StaffWorks, the fundraiser drew animal lovers of all ages. Several dogs were also in attendance and participated in the Paws and Pints pet parade.
SPCA officials sold Paws and Pints T-shirts, Hidden Springs employees set up several cornhole boards, as well as croquet, and magician Ryan Bliss made rounds, performing impressive slight of hand tricks for visitors.
Clarke explained that community support is essential for the survival of the SPCA.
"It's how we stay alive. You know, without the community support, we would not have enough money to run the shelter," Clarke said. "We would not be able to take in all these animals that have been either abused or abandoned. We would not be able to find them forever homes."
Every year, it costs the SPCA $370,000 to stay running, according to Clarke. Additionally, they are not government funded, making donations and support from the community even more crucial.
The facility is currently over capacity, housing 189 cats as of August 7, and several dogs as well, Clarke said. She added that the SPCA would "be happy to have some adoptions."
Hidden Springs Brewery owner Krista Porter-Moore said she recognizes the good work the SPCA does, and it made her want to help out.
"My husband and I, we love animals. And we've donated to the SPCA last year when we did our one year anniversary Chinese auction. And we just think they do a great job for the community," said Porter-Moore. "We like to give back to the community and help out."
The fundraiser was also a way for the SPCA to give back and say thank you to the community, Clarke said.
"We need this community. And we like giving back to them whenever we can, and this is one way," she said.
"I just would like to say thank you," Clarke added. "All the donations really help and it was a lot of fun, and I hope that everybody had fun."
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