The Drumheller and District Humane Society is gearing up for their fifth annual Caged for Kennels fundraiser.
The fundraiser has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, at 10:45 a.m., in the parking lot of The Brick. Ten volunteers will be howling to raise money to be set free during the day. The money goes to the Drumheller and District Humane Society.
“We lock up the felines and canines, girls and boys, and they have to raise money to be released. We’ll also have games and a barbecue,” said Peggy Ginger, with the Drumheller and District Humane Society.
Caged for Kennels is one of the main fundraising events for the Humane Society.
“We raised just over $8,000 last year, so we’re hoping to reach $10,000 this time,” said Ginger. “This will help keep the doors of the Humane Society open and pay for our day-to-day necessities.”
The felines (ladies) were the winners in last year’s Caged for Kennels, but in the end it was the Drumheller and District Humane Society who won. Over $8,000 was raised last year and hopes are more will be raised in the fifth annual Caged for Kennels. The Humane Society is looking for volunteers willing to be caged.
Though the Humane Society is raising money for their daily operations, they are hoping to find a more suitable location in the future.
“We would love to find a new place. We don’t have the funds right now, but we’ll keep trying and apply for some grants,” said Ginger.
Those wishing to pledge to the fundraiser or volunteer to be caged, are asked to call Ginger at 403-822-3191.
