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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Simon, a dog with Every Dog Matters, attended Pawtober Fest on Oct. 15 at Cobblestone Corner in Boardman.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Annie, a dog with Legacy Dog Rescue, was at Pawtober Fest at Cobblestone Corner in Boardman on Oct. 15.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Koi, a dog with Every Dog Matters, chewed his bone during Pawtober Fest on Oct. 15 at Cobblestone Corner in Boardman.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
abartolomucci@vindy.com
Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale at Cobblestone Corner on Oct. 15 called Pawtober Fest.
Every Dog Matters and Never Muzzled set up tables at Cobblestone Corner to sell items to raise money. All of the proceeds will go back to Every Dog Matters to help with the veterinary bills for the dogs, collars, food and whatever else they need. Every Dog Matters hosts several fundraising events during the year to help raise money for the dogs.
This is the second event that has been hosted at Cobblestone Corner. Heather Davis, owner, is a big animal rescue person and was more than happy to be the location for an event like this.
“Everything was donated to the rescue and all the profits will go back to the dogs,” said Shirley Persinger, President of the Board. “We allow other people to bring their dogs as long as they’re friendly.”
Whitehouse Farms provided complimentary apples to go with free dog treats and coffee for guests who attended. The pumpkins and baked goods for sale were donated and baked by people who supported Every Dog Matters.
Never Muzzled has been around for two years and does fundraising to help backyard dogs. They provide treated lumber, straw, food and other items for dogs who are living outside all day and year-round.
“We are a little bit different, we do community outreach,” said Linda Liguari, founder of Never Muzzled.
Both organizations are dedicated to helping dogs in need; whether it be to find a forever home or to help make their current living conditions a little bit better.
There was a good turnout for the size of the event and the money raised helps a lot with veterinary expenses for the dogs. There were dogs there that were available for adoption, some people brought dogs they adopted from Every Dog Matters back to visit the members of the rescue and others brought their own dogs to enjoy the day while helping dogs in the rescue.