Fundraiser to benefit rescued cats

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The Vindicator/Nick Mays CUDDLING: Proceeds from a Night at the Races being sponsored by the Second Chance Animal Rescue on Feb. 6 at the Saxon Club, in Austintown, will directly benefit rescued animals. A few of the cats the shelter is making available for adoption are cuddled by volunteers, from left, Roy Reese, Debbie Morgan, Colleen Young-Village, and Helen Dolak, who are assisting with the fundraiser.

AUSTINTOWN — Area residents are invited to help rescued cats and kittens by attending the 10th annual Night at the Races to be sponsored by Second Chance Animal Rescue.

The event has been planned for Feb. 6 at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, where doors will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7.

In addition to the races, those attending will have an opportunity to play Maverick Poker and Blackjack. There will also be a 50-50 drawing, a lottery raffle and a Chinese auction.

Admission, $5 at the door, includes a chance to win one of several door prizes. Pizza, sandwiches and baked goods will be available for sale.

Second Chance was organized Jan. 2, 2000, and deals mainly with rescued cats and kittens. It is an all-volunteer organization with 100 percent of proceeds from race night and other fundraising events directly benefiting the animals.

The organization has approximately 100 cats available for adoption. An adoption fee of $95 is charged and includes spaying or neutering, first shots and other basic care. For information on the adoption of a pet, call the shelter at (330) 505-3575 or visit www.secondchanceanimalrescue.org, where pictures of cats awaiting adoption are posted.

Volunteers and items for the care of the animals are needed. Call the shelter for more information or to arrange a donation pickup. Monetary contributions can be mailed to Second Chance Animal Rescue, P. O. Box 4867, Youngstown, OH 44515.