Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) will host a “Howl-Ween Pawty” fundraiser this evening, Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held at Fenders Alley in Cornelia from 6 to 9 p.m.
Former American Idol contestant Matthew Sexton will perform live. Peter J. from Mix Masters Productions will emcee the event and host trivia contests.
The evening will include raffles, food and drink from the Fenders Alley menu, costume contests, and a silent auction featuring over 20 hand-crafted baskets with merchandise and gift certificates from area businesses.
Other items up for auction include certificates for a fly fishing expedition and wine tasting; a one-year lawn service contract; decorative wreaths; a fire pit; plasma, cut art; and a gift certificate for a custom hat from Burning M Designs.
Organizers hope to raise at least $7,500.
“We hope to have something for everyone!” says HCACC Director Madi Nix. “Local businesses have been very gracious in the donations they have made. We have tons of fun planned and hope this event is a blast!”
There is no entry or ticket fee to the event. Donations are welcome prior to and on the day of the event.
Fundraising goal
Money raised at the Howl-Ween Pawty will go toward the purchase of two kitten incubators. Nix says neonatal kittens are the most at-risk population in the Habersham County animal shelter. She says the incubators would give the babies their best chance of survival.
“Even with experienced foster moms, it’s a near-impossible task to raise a neonate successfully,” says Nix. “Giving our main volunteer bottle baby mommas access to incubators to save lives would mean the world to them and the babies they work so hard to save.”
Any funds raised over the incubator purchase price will go toward supplying spay/neuter vouchers for community pets in need.
Fenders Alley is a dog-friendly venue. Event organizers say well-socialized, vaccinated dogs are welcome at the event, but they remind pet owners that most pets do not find Halloween to be their favorite holiday.
To learn more about HCACC, visit the county website or HCACC’s Facebook page.
