Roscoe stylin’ at the 2015 Animal Faire
OAKHURST – It’s going to be a perfect day for an outing of this sort, agree the dog, the cat, the lizard, the snake, the bunny and the chicken.
Once again, it’s time to put your paws together for the upcoming Animal Faire at Oakhurst Community Park on Sunday, Oct. 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. and running to 3 p.m.
The exciting four-legged action is brought to you and your pooch, and other animals, by the Eastern Madera County (EMC) SPCA for the 18th year, and also by Ollie, the handsome 2016 canine mascot for the Faire (see flyer).
A one-mile dog walk lovingly referred to as Tails on the Trail starts with sign-ups at 10:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 11 a.m. Sponsorship forms for friends to support walkers are available on the EMC SPCA website.
Click on flyer to enlarge
Keep your ears open for the sounds of a raffle with great prizes. Also on hand will be food, booths, microchipping and a Blessing of the Animals. All proceeds benefit the EMC SPCA shelter project.
About 175 people came out last year to the Oakhurst Community Park for the Animal Faire and Tails on Trails, with over $5,000 raised. This time around will again feature all manner of pet-related booths, performances, contests, and more.
The EMCSPCA was organized in 1990 with the goal of building a much needed shelter. With Madera County Animal Control being the only facility in the area and what local experts consider a very high euthanasia rate, the founders wanted something better for the community.
Organizers soon decided that the key was educating themselves and building relationships with well-run shelters.
Inky greeting friends at the groundbreaking
Over the years, a group of dedicated volunteers refined their goals, established programs to prevent more pet over-population, and began fundraising for the shelter.
The EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center will be about 8000 square feet withstate of the art design and finishes, all built with local donations and grants. There is no financial support from Madera County or any national organization.
An official groundbreaking was held in March at the shelter site on Highway 49 in Ahwahnee followed by a reception at Wasuma School. About 175 people were in attendance.
“Funds have been raised for the completion of construction and we are now raising funds to outfit the building with everything from food bowls to surgical equipment.” Questions? Contact Sharon Fitzgerald at (559) 642-6611.
See you on at the Animal Faire!
Check out the Blessing of the Animals video here.
For more information, visit the website and Facebook page.
