UPCOMING EVENTS...

"DOGGONE GOOD DINNER"

Chef extraordinaire Gretchen Allison and the staff of the Duck Soup Inn on San Juan Island will once again be hosting the annual "Doggone Good Dinner" on Thursday, October 16th.  This will be the 19th year Gretchen has hosted this great event.  If you want a chance to experience the culinary arts at its' best,  than this is an event not to miss.  Tickets are now on sale and are available through the shelter.  The dinner is $125 per person, and all proceeds benefit the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter.  Seating is limited to 50, so call early to guarantee your reservation.  378-2158.

OUR SUCCESSES...

"WAGS TO RICHES"

This year's "Wags to Riches" turned out to be our most successful event to date.  The fundraiser was again held at the home of Bob & Lissa Mcdowell on Sunday, July 27, 2008.  This year's entertainment consisted of a group of agility dogs from the LaConner area from "Wish-n-Wells Canine Training Facility".  Some of San Juan Island's local agility canines also participated to the best of their ability on the course.  The Kubatana Marimba band was enjoyed by all, and the gourmet dinner and spirits were prepared and served by shelter staff and volunteers. Mike Adams did a dynamite job on the 'live' auction.  We had a new raffle at the event; the 'Splash for Cash' where tennis balls were sold for $10 each.  All the balls were numbered and thrown into the pond, and 'Jazzy', a beautiful Golden-Doodle belonging to Candace Groseclose, jumped into the pond and picked out a ball to her liking.  That ball was brought to shore and the winning number belonged to Suzie Murfin, who won 50% of the take on the raffle.  Suzie graciously donated back her $755 winnings to the event along with the stipulation that some of the money would be used toward 'Paco's adoption.  Paco is a 3-legged Terrier mix who currently resides at the shelter.  Thank you, Suzie, for that generous jesture and to all who participated in the event this year.  Over $50,000 was raised this year at "Wags to Riches" to help operating costs and special needs at the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE:  Paco was adopted to a wonderful family in Vancouver, BC on 8-15-08.  Here is a picture of Paco in his new home.  We hear he has settled in just fine and everyone is very happy!  Thanks again to Carola and Lesley for opening there home to Paco, and to Suzie Murfin for her wonderful jesture.