Pet costume contest raised good samaritan funds
The Second Annual Halloween Costume Contest for Pets fundraiser for the John Todd, Jr. Good Samaritan Fund was recently held on October 27th 2007 at Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital in Young Harris. The event was a lot of fun and over $1,800 was raised for the fund. This fund was able to help 26 pets receive medical care throughout the past year that otherwise would not have received it. Pet costume contest awards were also given out for the best costumes in several different categories. The judges for the event were Helen Abercrombie from Humane Society Mtn. Shelter, Victoria Linsley from Whiskers Project, Michelle Fusco from N. Ga. SPCA, Ann Betting from Castaway Critters, and Ben Sutton from Chef Ben's Catering. In addition, four homeless pets were adopted out to new homes as a result of the participation of these animal adoption organizations. There were also many local businesses and individuals who contributed funds or gifts for our raffle:Affordable Pet Care, Always Christmas, Appalachian Bowling Center, Appalachian Community Bank, Bayer Animal Health, Bi-Lo, Body Sense, Brasstown Valley Resort, Carriage House Framing & Gallery, Curves, Daniels Steak House, Deb Collins Signature Gallery, Down To Earth Garden Center, Eagle Mtn. Gems & Minerals, Grahl Gallery & Framing Studio, Headen Embry, Heavenly Bake Shop, Indoff Business Prod., J&M's Teachers Corner, Kim Farner Agency, Mary's Southern Grill, Mountain Valley Feed Store, Papa's Pizza, Pat's Hallmark, PfizerAnimal Health, Precious Memories Photography, Ramada/Lake Chatuge Lodge, Rib Country, Royal Treatment Salon & Spa, Scrubs and More, Sleepy Hollow Antiques, Jeanne Strack, The Book Nook, John Todd, Sr., United Community Bank of Hiawassee, United Community Bank of Blairsville and several anonymous donors. It was a great community effort and we would like to thank you all. We would also like to thank the staff at LCAH, especially Becky Harwood for organizing, Tracy Parker and Billy Keyes and his children for all of their hard work preparing the grounds for the event. If anyone else in the community would be interested in making a donation to the fund, you can contact Lisa Perry, OfficeManager at LCAH, by calling 706-896-1244 or by email by going to www.lakechatugeanimalhospital.com.
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