The Weyburn Humane Society and PetValu are teaming up this weekend for the National Pet Adoption Weekend fundraiser and awareness event. Representatives of the Humane Society will be on site at the PetValu store today (February 6), February 7 and February 8 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
"We're so excited. February 6, 7 and 8 is National Pet Adoption Weekend and the Weyburn Humane Society will be at PetValu," said WHS president Pam Arndt-Schick. "So come on down to PetValu, grab a lunch or some sweets, look at some of our animals up for adoption and let's see if we can get them fur-ever homes."
The Humane Society will bring along a few of the animals for residents to interact with, although many will still be left back at the shelter, requiring homes as well.
In 2013, The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies collected data nationwide and noted that approximately 46, 578 animals were admitted into their shelters. That did not include information in regards to other establishments that also shelter homeless animals, such as individual private shelters, rescue and foster groups. Although great strides have been made over the years in regards to homeless animals, it remains apparent that the number of animals without a home is still quite staggering. This National Adoption weekend fundraiser and adoption weekend held in Weyburn will be our local community's chance to help tackle the problem.
As part of the weekend awareness event, the Humane Society will also have a chili fundraiser at the PetValu store. All the proceeds raised from the chili luncheon will be put towards the Humane Society. Chili with a bun and a bottle of water are available to purchase for $8. The meal is ready to take with you, so residents can grab a quick lunch to go, in support of the fundraiser.
Anyone who is interested in more information about the adoption program is encouraged to stop by the PetValu store over the weekend or contact the Weyburn Humane Society at (306)848-7387. The WHS also encourages you to visit the website at weyburnhumanesociety.ca.
