The daily Astorian., December 06, 2018, Page 7, Image 7

DECEMBER 6, 2018 // 7
COURTESY CLATSOP
ANIMAL ASSISTANCE
Santa and Gully.
Help homeless cats and
dogs with treats, raffle,
auction, pics with Santa
By KATHERINE LACAZE
FOR COAST WEEKEND
W
hat does it take to maintain a nonprof-
it organization that provides support
for Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s
homeless pets until they are adopted by families
in the area?
“People who are willing to put their hands
where their feelings are,” said Rae Zimmerling,
a Gearhart resident who has volunteered there
nearly 20 years.
Along with that, however, the volunteer-run
organization relies on financial support from the
community. Its annual Holiday Party and Fund-
raiser takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 8, at the Fort George Lovell Showroom in
Astoria.
From Fort George donating the space, to
businesses and individuals providing raffle
prizes and silent auction items, “the community
is really pulling together” to put on the 20th
annual fundraiser, volunteer and event organiz-
er Marcy Dunning said.
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COURTESY OF MARCY DUNNING