Pets

Fundraiser for Florence Area Humane Society Oct. 2

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 10:08am

Press release

The Florence Area Humane Society, a no-kill facility, are once again holding our annual Wine and Chocolate Gala fund raising event on Oct. 2, 2010, at the Three Rivers Casino. 

The event features both a live and silent auctions, and raffle in addition to sampling fine wines, decadent chocolates, savory cheeses and other gourmet delicacies.  One of the most exciting offerings this year will be a pair of tickets to the “Civil War” football game, OSU vs. U of O. 

There is also an Oregon Coast Golf Package, Yachats and Florence Get-Aways,  as well as a variety of gift certificates for services and merchandise, pet oriented products, artwork, jewelry and a variety of many other items.

All proceeds from this event go directly to caring for homeless and abused animals.

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Meeting April 8 on helping pets in natural disasters

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010, 9:56am

From a press release

Lane County Animal Services is continuing its effort to develop disaster preparedness plans for our furriest community members, hosting a kick-off meeting in Florence.

A similar meeting, held in January, drew considerable community interest. As this pet preparedness effort continues, help of from communities throughout Lane County is needed.

“We want to engage as many people as we can into planning for the safety of our pet communities,” said Karen Gaffney, Lane County Health and Human Services assistant director. “There are a lot of community members with specialized animal education and training, as well as those of us who haven’t been trained but are willing to help. We’re welcoming all who have a desire to help us prepare our pets for when an emergency strikes.”

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'Name the Sea Lion' contest

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010, 2:36pm

From a press release

As spring break arrived at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, so have two new members of the Aquarium’s animal family. The Aquarium is asking for help in naming its two new sea lions, with a “Name the Sea Lion” contest during spring break.

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