FIRST GUEST: Lauren Buth, PAWS Chicago Director of Community Development
Get ready for the 10th annual PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism!
This pet-friendly fundraiser will benefit all the animals at PAWS Chicago and help them continue their life-saving work. It’s happening at Morgan Manufacturing (401 N. Morgan Street in Chicago) on Friday, March 18th at 7:00 PM, where you’ll enjoy dinner, an open bar, music, and dancing. And don’t forget to take part in the raffle or silent auction for some amazing prizes!
Also on hand will be a caricaturist artist, photo booth, doggie dinner buffet and desserts, and the Paradise 4 Paws Dog Spa!
Early bird tickets are available now at pawschicago.org/animalmagnetism.
Last year, PAWS found homes for nearly 6,000 homeless cats and dogs, up from 2014. They also increased the number of spayed and neutered animals to over 18,000, and nearly three-quarters of those procedures were done for free! They also placed over 2,800 animals in foster care, and had an increase of volunteers come through their doors to help the animals.
Proceeds from Animal Magnetism will allow PAWS Chicago to continue this work by allowing them to expand their medical center! Many times, animals are euthanized because of an illness, but many times they’re treatable. With more medical resources, PAWS will be able to save even more animals.
Visit pawschicago.org to see how you can help.
SECOND GUEST: Amanda Bickell, co-founder of the Bryan and Amanda Bickell Foundation
The Bryan and Amanda Bickell Foundation raises awareness for dogs known as “pit bulls” and works with them to assist abused children.
They’re getting ready for A Fetching Affair on February 26th at the Drake Hotel, where you’ll likely see some famous faces and even some Blackhawks. Get your tickets now through bickellfoundation.org.
The Bickells also find an adoptable dog each month, and February’s Bick’s “Pit” is Otter, a 2-year-old boy who loves other dogs, horses, and people! In fact, Otter likes to frequent his local retirement home and visit the residents there to put smiles on their faces. When his day of spreading joy is done, he comes home and cuddles on the couch with his foster mom.
Otter is Bick’s “Pit” for February! Here is chillin’ with one of the Blackhawks’ goaltenders Scott Darling! This 2-year-old boy is as friendly as can be! Learn how to adopt him at bickellfoundation.org.
Otter is also a big fan of sunbathing in nice weather, and taking in the fresh air. He’s a lovable guy and is available for adoption through Peace for Pits Rescue. Fill out an adoption application here.
2-year-old Otter is up for adoption! Learn how to make him a part of your family at bickellfoundation.org.
Can’t make A Fetching Affair or adopt but still want to support these doggies? Click here to order your 2016 Bickell Foundation calendar and enjoy a different Blackhawk pose with a pooch all year long!
THIRD GUEST: Paula Etchinson, Founder and Pack Leader of High Hopes
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, love is in the air! And the bond between a human and his or her pet is a love like no other. What better time is there to give a homeless pet a forever home?
The High Hopes for Pets Foundation supports pet-saving organizations, and they’ve chosen the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago for a very special adoption event this Valentine’s Day!
From noon – 5:00 on Sunday, February 14th, High Hopes will cover all adoption fees at the Anti-Cruelty Society’s Adoption Center (510 N. LaSalle). So come on by and adopt a cat or dog– they make the perfect valentine.
Learn more at highhopesforpets.com and anticruelty.org.
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