Many thanks to island’s many animal lovers | Letters | Nov. 12

Published 2:50 pm Friday, November 12, 2010

On behalf of all the pets and pet-loving families who rely on PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap, we thank the community for the outpouring of support around our annual Spotlight on PAWS dinner/auction.

After expenses, the event raised $80,000 that will be committed to our Community Pets Initiatives (financial assistance for veterinary care and spay/neuter services for low-income pet owners, pet food bank, pet remembrance gatherings, and the new Buddy Brigade visiting therapy pets program).

We appreciate all the businesses and individuals who pitched in with auction items and services, the event sponsors, volunteers (including event announcer Liz Poland from BITV, and everyone who attended.

Mark Hufford, executive director

PAWS of Bainbridge/North Kitsap