Happy adoption pup-dates and a new Pet Calendar event
First, we're celebrating Elfie from the Central Vermont Humane Society and Matilda from the North Country Animal League. While their adopters were shy about an adoption day photo, we certainly know how Elfie felt about the whole thing with that big ol' smile. Not to mention, Matilda found her 'Miss Honey' the same afternoon her Forever Home episode aired!
Lastly, a big fundraising event is now underway at the North Country Animal League. You can start submitting your pet's photos for a beer label competition. The winning photos will be put on Rock Art Brewery beer cans and will be revealed at NCAL's Open House event on June 7th. Last year, this event raised $40,000. Jacques Du Preez, the executive director at NCAL says, 'three pets will each receive their own beer label and we also plan on adding them to the wrap of our transport vehicle so a couple extra ways to show our appreciation for supporting the contest.'
You have until April 28th to share your photo. That's also the same day voting opens to the public. For just one dollar per vote, you can make your voice heard about who should win this beer label contest. The winning pets will also receive a professional photoshoot. All of the money raised from this event will go back to supporting the life-saving care and services NCAL offers to the communities they serve. You can head on over to the North Country Animal League's website for more information.
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