The annual Hogs for Paws event to benefit animals at the local shelter is happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Stan's Harley Davidson in Batavia. The dealership is located at 4425 W. Saile Drive.
This is both a fundraiser and a reunion and will feature a K-9 demo, obedience training performance by Fort Hyde Kennel, a 50/50 Raffle, T-shirt sale, vendors and a Pet Photo Contest.
To get lunch, make a monetary donation or bring an item on the wish list of Volunteers for Animals, which includes: canned or dry cat and dog food; bleach; liquid soap; paper towels, and NON-clumping cat litter. Lunch is a hot dog, beverage, and salad (provided by Frank Penna Catering).
This year there's also a 'Pick Your Prize' raffle. Tickets are $2 each or six tickets for $10.
Tickets are entered into the drawing of your choice. You can enter one drawing or enter them all!
Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. You need not be present to win.
The prizes are:
- #1 -- $100 gift card from Stan's Harley Davidson
- #2 -- $100 gift card from Beds-N-Bones Pet Lodge
- #3 -- Bissell Pet Spot Cleaner ($100 value)
- #4 -- Handcrafted Cat Tree donated by VFA volunteers (Solid wood construction, about 44-inches high, with three steps/perches, and covered with a neutral-colored carpet.)
- #5 -- $100 gift card from Main Street Pizza
- #6 -- Watercolor painting (Framed 8x10 inch, hand-painted, donated by Ashley Vranich, DVM from Batavia Animal Hospital.)
To buy tickets, go the volunteers' Web site <www.Vol4animals.org> and click on "Pick Your Prize Raffle Tickets" and download the raffle entry form and follow the instructions.
