Fundraiser to help Putnam Animal Relief Center

source: Herald Dispatch - online

On January 12th, 2008, from 6-10pm, a fundraiser called the "Fur Ball" will be held at the Charleston WV Cultural Center. Tickets are $100.00 per person and the funds will go help build a new Putnam County Animal Relief Center.

Some very special guests will be there including WV's First Lady, Gayle Manchin.

Opened in the mid 80's, the shelter has battled overcrowding due to increased population in the county. I heard that they are increasing their runs by 20 and that would make a total of 70 runs for the dogs. I also heard about the addition of 50 cat cages." As said before, location is key. They need to bring the shelter into the forefront near the road and the property I heard they are working with, will come out to the main road. I also was told by a volunteer that they had recently gotten a $20,000.00 grant for something called site preparations.

The Charleston Cultural Center is donating the venue for free. For tickets and information call Jeff Barnes @304-757-5700 or email him @ jbarnes@jbarnes.com. You may also send a donation to: Putnam County Animal Relief Center @ First State Bank, 1101 Hospital Dr., Ste. 102, Hurricane, WV 25526.

Come out and enjoy the food and music and save an animal's life.