Doing Good: Day camp hosts anniversary party for four-legged friends
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Information: campbowwow.com/lawrenceville-ga or animalallianceofgeorgia.org
Celebrating its one year anniversary, Camp Bow Wow in Lawrenceville celebrated in true fashion while giving back to the local community. The local dog boarding company hosted its one year anniversary Paw-ty that raised money for the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation and Animal Alliance of Georgia.
The money raised will help provide urgent medical care funds to dogs who are either homeless or whose parents cannot afford to pay their veterinary bills.
“A big part of our mission is to help and foster rescue dogs,” said Kathy Stone, owner of Camp Bow Wow. “Many dogs are left in shelters because of medical needs, and the foundation provides $2500 grants to help cover costs for families and shelters.”
The fundraiser also supported the Animal Alliance of Georgia, a nonprofit that helps low income families meet the needs of their four-legged family members.
“We are excited to help our families take care of their pets and are honored that this fundraiser will help us continue providing vaccinations, spay/neuter services and our advocacy efforts,” said Lila Hunter of the Animal Alliance of Georgia.
For people who want to get involved with the foundation, they can contact them directly to host fundraisers, donate and more. The alliance is always seeking donations of leashes, collars, crates and more.
“It has been proven that dogs improve our lives, and we are glad we can do our part help shelters and families take care of them,” said Stone.
In other news: McCarthy Building Companies' Southeast Division employees on March 3 and 4 volunteered their time to help Lawrenceville nonprofit, Creative Enterprises, improve and expand its merchandise donation operation through the firm's Heart Hats community outreach program. Creative Enterprises receives daily deliveries to stock their store but they have run out of room to fit and organize everything. Over two days, McCarthy volunteers transformed Creative Enterprises' donation storage area to include over 500 square feet of built-in shelving, allowing for more room to accommodate growing thrift store donations and organize inventory.
