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WARF animal sanctuary to host 'Pouring for Paws' fundraiser at Carson City's McFadden Plaza

Event Date: 
June 2, 2018 - 1:00pm

Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation, also known as WARF, will return to downtown Carson City for the second annual “Pouring for Paws” fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, from 1-6 p.m. at McFadden Plaza.

The fundraiser will help the group build its new, rural sanctuary for rescued animals, a critical need following the closure in 2015 of the Tahoe Vista Shelter. The rescue organization currently has no way to house at-risk animals long-term, and relies on its network of dedicated foster families.

Visitors planning to enjoy Carson City's Downtown Business Association’s Wine Walk the same day will find plenty to enjoy at Pouring for Paws. Local-favorite band Jacked Up will treat guests to danceworthy classic rock and roll from 2 to 6 p.m.

Fox Brewpub will be offering a special spaghetti lunch for a $10 donation, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. Raffle prizes include items from local restaurants and Trader Joes, and a tantalizing silent auction features luxury prizes such as a stay at Sorensen’s Resort, a two-night package at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, a pair of round-trip tickets on Jet Blue, boat tours on the Lake, and much more. A link to a preview book of silent auction items can be found at www.TahoeWARF.com.

Pet-lovers will also have a chance to take advantage of low-cost microchipping and dog vaccinations.
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been helping animals in the Northern Nevada area for almost 20 years. WARF was founded after a visit to a local shelter to adopt a dog resulted in the rescue of 6 animals that had been scheduled for euthanasia that same day. A group of dedicated, like-minded friends came together and decided to make it their mission to continue to save lives, one animal at a time, and formed the rescue group.

During the first 15 years of WARF's existence, the organization partnered with the Tahoe Vista Animal Shelter, providing safe harbor for thousands of animals in a facility that could truly be called “no-kill.”

With the closure of the shelter in 2015, WARF no longer has a place for their rescued animals awaiting forever homes. WARF is raising funds to establish a sanctuary, for both adoptable pets and for animals who can’t be placed in a permanent home. WARF commits to its rescues over the course of the animal’s entire life, and a sanctuary will allow the group to extend that help to many more. In addition to the June fundraiser, the group is seeking assistance with infrastructure, fencing and animal habitats.

For more information, to donate to the event or make a direct donation to WARF, contact Donna Coombs at 775-846-3773 or email Donna@TahoeWARF.com.

The Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation rescues the animals that no one else wants, usually directly from the euthanasia holding rooms of local shelters or in response to calls from the public about stray animals in imminent danger. WARF provides necessary veterinary treatment and a place for them to recover before placing animals in carefully screened homes. WARF also provides financial support to individuals with pets in need of spay/neuter services, veterinary care, education, emergency boarding, training and support.

The organization also assists pet owners with rehoming animals in need of new forever families. WARF commits to a lifetime of care for the animals that it rescues, and no animal is rejected or refused based on breed, age, size, or temperament. The organizations goal is to continue “saving lives one animal at a time.”

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