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It’s hard to turn on the news or look on social media, without hearing about animal rescues and shelters, Nationwide, overflowing with animals in need. It’s always a challenge, but now more than ever. We need help! This should be a concern for everyone. Piedmont Animal Rescue is hosting an event called Food, Brew and Rescue to bring the rescue community and the public together to try to help on a local and statewide level.
Piedmont Animal Rescue’s motto is “Where Animals Come First” and we live that motto every day. We are a 501(c)3 animal rescue that has been in operation for over 5 years. During that time, we have rescued nearly 5000 animals of all kinds. We are an all-foster based program; that means when an animal comes into our program it goes directly into a home, not a kennel or shelter facility. We are an all-volunteer rescue; no one at our rescue receives a salary. We are totally funded through contributions from the public. All donations go directly to the care of the animals in our program. But, Piedmont Animal Rescue is not just “about” our rescue, we want to help our rescue partners, as well!
The main objective of this event is to help animals get adopted, to educate the public about animal rescue, and to stress the importance of spay and neuter. We have opened this event to ANY 501(c)3 animal rescue and ANY county shelter in NC that wants to participate. ALL rescues and shelters have the same goals and we need to work TOGETHER to solve the pet population problem.
Our last large-scale event called the First Annual Rescue Roundup had approximately 1,800 people in attendance. We had 15 animal rescues and 3 area shelters participate. The outcome of that event resulted in the adoption of over 50 animals, as well as education and awareness of animal rescue in the community.
Planning is underway—Mark your calendars now!
Food Brew and Rescue
Iredell County Fairgrounds- 630 N, Main Street, Troutman, NC
October 29th, from 3pm-7pm
We will have a live band, costume contest and candy for kids, food trucks, fun, and lots of adoptable pets to meet!
We would like to invite the following to Register now:
-Any 501c(3) Rescue or County Shelter can register for FREE
-Vendors can register for $50 (does NOT need to be a pet-related vendor)
-Sponsorships opportunities and volunteer are also available
Link to register here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTU2ODYw
We depend on the generosity and volunteer spirit of our amazing partners. Without your support we could not continue to fulfill our mission of “putting animals first” and educating the public in that pursuit. Are you an animal rescue or know one? Register to attend — It’s FREE. Are you a vendor or know a vendor? Register to attend—it’s only $50 for a booth! Do you want to volunteer? Sign up! Do you want to have a good time for a good cause?? Bring all your friends and fellow animal lovers and come on out to Iredell County Fairgrounds on October 29! We hope to see you there!
By, Melissa Shoemaker, “Professional Volunteer”
Melissa spent 30 years in financial services, but now volunteers with Piedmont Animal Rescue (PAR) located at 228 E. Waterlynn Road in Mooresville. PAR’s motto is “Where Animals Come First.” She also enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family- and of course, her two spoiled dogs, Piglet and Nugget. Melissa can be reached at 704-905-5090 or [email protected]
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