SPCA adoption event today
The Lenoir County SPCA Adoption Team will hold a pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Second Chances Thrift Store on Vernon Avenue. There will be adoptable dogs and puppies outside (weather permitting) as well as cats and kittens indoors.
Persons interested in adopting can meet several of the SPCA’s favorite pets in a friendly setting, and adoption applications will be available on site. The team’s goal for 2013 is to increase local pet adoptions, and they have planned adoption events for the first Saturday of every month at Second Chances.
The team also has created a pet “Wish Tree” where donations can be made for certain items, such as food, shelter supplies, blankets and different veterinary services. When donations are made, the donor’s name or business name will be placed on the tree.
“We’ll also be available to talk to people about SPCA membership, volunteering and spay/neuter,” said Kim Williams, Adoption Team chairperson. “Many people don’t realize how much the SPCA does or the many ways an individual can help Lenoir County’s homeless pets. Just imagine having nine new pets dropped off on your doorstep every day, because that’s basically what happens at the shelter.”
All the pets receive routine vaccines and such, according to Williams, but many animals are neglected, abused or in need of extra veterinary care. So there are plenty of ways an individual can make a difference.
For more information about the Lenoir County SPCA, go to lenoircountyspca.org.
Arts center planning ‘Soup & a Bowl’
The Community Council for the Arts will present its 14th annual “Soup & a Bowl” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the arts center, 400 N. Queen St.
The event includes salad, beverage, dessert, unlimited soup and a handcrafted pottery bowl. Soups come in a variety of stews, chowders, bisques, chilis — all home made by local home chefs. Complimentary children’s activities will be offered during the event.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children ages 5 to 12, and free (admission only) for children younger than 5.
Tickets are available now at the arts center or through PayPal at kinstoncca.com. For information, call 252-527-2517.