Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County animal-control facility will be supported at a special benefit Sept. 7-8
Pound Partnership Fundraiser will be held at Shady Orchard Winery.
The event was initiated by Jessica Gordon to promote and support the Big Lakes service.
“We want to help spread awareness of the animals in need at the facility and help with fundraising to take care of the animals,” says Gordon, daughter of Shady Orchard owners William and Kristie Gordon.
“We are also accepting a variety of items including dog and cat food, puppy pads, cat toys, collars and other articles.
“Any donation is appreciated.”
Big Lakes appreciates the support, she says.
“I got in contact with Big Lakes and they are thrilled to hear that we will host a fundraiser to support the facility,” Gordon says.
She says Big Lakes plans to bring some dogs on Sept. 8.
Anyone bringing dogs and pets is required to have them on a leash.
She has special connection with dogs.
“We adopted Blanche in May and seeing all the animals there made me want to help them in any way I can as I’m a huge animal lover,” Gordon says.
Beside donations, the main activity will be photos in the sunflower field by Angelique Tisserand Photography.
Photos will be free for those who donate funds or items.
Donations can also be processed through e-transfer to Big Lakes at account sreceivable@biglakescounty.ca with a message to indicate it is a donaton for the animal-care facility.
For those who do not wish to donate items will be charged a $20 sitting fee, which will be given to Big Lakes.
No booking for photos will be accepted – but will be taken first-come first-served due to short time periods and a minimum of three photos, depending on the length of the waiting line.
People can also take their own photos.
“This year, we decided to grow our own sunflower patch out in our orchard and we felt the need to utilize our sunflowers to promote the animal care facility,” Gordon says.
“My parents supported the idea of the fundraiser by allowing me to use the sunflower field for the event.”
Those attending will also be offered a bundle of sunflowers to take home.
For information, phone (780)-523-6260 or e-mail to j.gordon8118@ gmail.com.