Helping Paws Animal Shelter offers Woodstock residents an opportunity to save animals, one drink at a time.
The seventh annual Paw Crawl will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, with one major change – the 2020 event will be virtual. Many supporters have indicated they prefer not to go into bars with the possibility of large groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet they still want to support this cause.
The registration fee is $25, which includes an event T-shirt and raffle ticket to win a gift basket. Event shirts can be picked up at the shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday or Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Access the website (helpingpaws.net) to register and learn of other ways to participate in the raffle. All funds raised will support feeding and care of animals at the shelter.
“This event is so important in our efforts to support the rescue of dogs or cats from their impending euthanasia,” said Sharon Bono-Fabian, vice president of Helping Paws. “We could not have our Paws-in-the-Park fundraiser in June due to COVID-19, which greatly reduced our available funds. I know it’s trying times right now for everyone. I hope people can find it within themselves to help support our animals at the shelter and so many more that need saving.”
Adjusting to pandemic
The organization has been able to continue care for animals during the pandemic, but had to set strict limits. Appointment times were set for adopters to see available animals while maintaining social distancing. Volunteers returned to their jobs in July.
“Dog walkers, cat room cleaners, and off-site event coordinators were desperately missed for many months,” President Donna Matejka said.
Confinement restrictions did bring about one blessing: adoptions more than doubled during the first few months of COVID-19.
Helping Paws has a new sponsorship program called “Second Chance Ticket.” Supporters will help with expenses in rescuing dogs and cats from a southern animal shelter that was planning to euthanize the animals. The money pays for a transport to the Woodstock shelter. Details are on the shelter’s website.
“Our shelter’s mission has always promoted ‘people helping animals,’” Matejka said. “I get about 200 emails a day with pleas to rescue animals. Now, during these isolating and uncertain times, we are reminded of the amazing gift that animals possess, that of helping people.”
In homes, at bars
The Paw Crawl was started by Bono-Fabian and Public House owner Kathryn Loprino to provide an entertaining way to support animal care. All funds raised are used to care for homeless and abandoned animals.
This year’s virtual event can take place this coming Saturday in gatherings at home with family and friends or visits to one of the participating bars, which have been huge supporters of Helping Paws.
Participating establishments are Benton Street Tap, D.C. Cobb’s, Liquid Blues, Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern, Public House, Pour House, The Cabin, and Winestock.
Paw Crawl sponsors are BCU, Fox Valley Animal Hospital, Hometown Eye Care, Innovation Industries, Nature’s Feed, and State Farm agent Mary Trejo.“
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