Adult Night at the Races will benefit animals

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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay

PURR-FECTLY CONTENT: Among the cats now available for adoption at Second Chance Animal Rescue are these four furry felines that are cuddled by, from left, Helen Dolak, Debbie Morgan, Roy R. Reese Sr., and Kelly Turner, shelter volunteers.

During the past eight years more than 2,100 animals have been rescued.

AUSTINTOWN — The Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, will be the setting on Feb. 7 for the ninth annual Night at the Races to be presented by Second Chance Animal Rescue. Only those 18 and over will be admitted.

Doors for the event will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7. The donation is $5 at the door and includes a chance to win one of several door prizes.

In addition to the horse races, patrons will have the opportunity to try their skills at maverick poker, blackjack, a 50-50 raffle, a lottery ticket raffle, and a Chinese auction. There will also be door prizes and a cash bar.

Sold during the evening will be pizza, hot dogs, sloppy joes, coffee, and baked goods.

Funds allocated

All proceeds from the event, and other fundraisers held throughout the year, will directly benefit the animals saved by the Second Chance Animal Rescue.

Organized Jan. 2, 2000, Second Chance deals mainly with cats and kittens. During the past eight years, through the generosity of donors and support of members, the group has rescued more than 2,100 animals and placed many of them in loving, responsible homes. The all-volunteer organization presently has approximately 100 cats available for adoption. There is an adoption fee of $95, which includes spaying or neutering, first shots, and other basic care. For information about adopting an animal, call the shelter at (330) 505-3575, or visit www.secondchanceanimalrescue.org, where pictures of all the cats can be seen.

Volunteers

Officers of Second Chance are Joann Barrows, president; Debbie Morgan, vice president; and Darlene Reese, secretary. Board members include Amber Stiles-Bodnar, Gordy Morgan, Darlene Reese, Roy R. Reese Sr., and Corky Stiles. Debbie Morgan is chairman for the Night at the Races, and Roy R. Reese Sr. is program director.

The organization welcomes volunteers and items for the care of the animals. Monetary donations can be mailed to Second Chance Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 4867, Youngstown, Ohio 44515.