Community gathers for annual Wine and Whiskers fundraiser
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Humane Society hosted its eleventh Wine and Whiskers event on Friday, its springtime cat-themed fundraiser.
At the event, there were cats available for adoption, wine tasting, and silent auctions. Guests even had the opportunity to purchase kitten art, or art made from the painted footprints of cats.
New this year is Scoop for Sparkles, a glittered box where people dig for prizes.
Proceeds from the event help several initiatives, including school educational programs, emergency treatment and rehab of sheltered animals.
'It's important for people to understand that small nonprofits need support from the community,' Peoria Humane Society Director Kitty Yanko said. 'So when we have an event like Wine and Whiskers, it's our way of saying, you know, we need you. We look forward to your support and thank you.'
WMBD's Molly Naslund emceed and Shabnam Danesh was in attendance as well.
The society's dog-themed fundraiser Bark in the Park is held in the fall.
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