It was a successful night of fundraising at Fenders Alley in Cornelia Saturday, as a crowd turned out to support the local animal shelter.
“We packed out the place!” says Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix.
Children and adults – some in costume, many not – showed up for the HCACC’s first-ever ‘Howl-Ween Pawty.’ The event featured live entertainment, a silent auction, contests, and door prizes. The event raised $4,695 toward the purchase of two neonatal kitten incubators.
Although HCACC did not meet its $7,500 fundraising goal, the outcome still pleased Nix. She was unsure of what to expect from this first-year event but says it went “great!”
“We may not have reached the numerical goal, but I’d say we reached the goal!”
With the money they raised, the shelter can purchase the two incubators and provide free spay and neuter services for approximately 20 low-income pet owners. Nix adds she’s grateful to everyone in the community who made the evening a success.
