NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative to host pet adoption event and fundraiser
Jun. 22—Support regional animal rescue initiatives — and maybe find a new best friend — this weekend.
NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative will host a pet adoption event at the Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Viewmont Mall, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton. The event will feature a basket raffle that will benefit NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative's "Angel Fund," which helps animal shelters, rescues, sanctuaries and local pet owners pay for necessary vet care.
An initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative is made up of more than 40 individuals and organizations in the animal rescue community who work together to ensure animals in Northeast Pennsylvania live happy, healthy lives free from abuse and neglect. Organizations such as Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, PAWsitively for the Animals, Adopt-A-Boxer, Luzerne County SPCA, The NEPA Pet Fund and Rescue, Women's Resource Center, Luzerne County Animal Response Team, Animal Care Associates, For the Love of a Feral, and Mystical Realms for Animals and Companions also will be on hand at the event.
According to a press release, many local animal rescue and shelter organizations are currently at capacity because of an overwhelming number of animal surrenders, and they rely on community support to fulfill their missions.
"The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative hopes this pet adoption event will both shine a spotlight on these organizations and the important work they do, while helping to match available pets with loving homes," said Laura Ducceschi, president and CEO of Scranton Area Community Foundation.
For more information about the pet adoption event, contact Bella Ceccoli, Scranton Area Community Foundation's NEPA Animal Welfare coordinator, at 570-212-9247. For more information about the collaborative or to get involved, visit nepaawc.org or NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative on Facebook.
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