Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A very canine Christmas
— By Jodi Schneider, Correspondent —
Last Saturday Sisters was brimming with
holiday merriment — including the four-legged
kind.
For the third year Kathy Deggendorfer
hosted a Holiday Open House Celebration at
the Art Works Building with fundraisers ben-
efitting Furry Friends Foundation, Sisters
Outlaws Equestrian Team, Sisters Kiwanis
Food Bank, and Black Butte School.
Pet parents brought their beloved dogs
inside to get a special portrait with St. Nick.
Santa had time to park his sleigh at Sisters
Art Works and put in a special appearance for
Pet Photos with Santa, which benefits Furry
Friends Foundation. FFF in turn helps Sisters
families in need by maintaining a pet-food
bank, providing assistance with spay/neuter
programs and unexpected veterinary expenses
At Saturday’s event, the “big dog” himself
posed with 63 canines.
“Lots of dogs have showed up for so many
years; I look forward to seeing how they are
doing,” said Furry Friends Foundation founder
and director, Kiki Dolson.
“It’s fun watching the dogs react to Santa,
some are brave, but some are really scared.
Many of the dogs know Santa (Sam Hernandez
owner of Central Bark) but don’t recognize him
in the Santa suit. So, with a lot of coaxing they
make it over to him. Sam will secretly lower his
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Dolson noted that FFF is in the midst of its
busiest season.
“Furry Friends has many pets to feed this
holiday, with applications still being accepted.
The pet-food drive is in conjunction with
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Much-needed cash donations are being
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