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The Pet Friends’ Cowboy Fur Ball Westen Wags & Whiskers Night for Rescues was held on March 29 at the Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort. “We are so grateful for Pet Friends and Rescue’s generous support,” said Jack Scutchall, the organization’s president, “and we are thrilled that over 100 guests come to our fundraising events each year.”
“I love it,” said Barbara Ament, who received an award. “I’ve been with it forever. I actually started it years ago.” She attends this event every year and has been a pet volunteer for almost 35 years.
“I think it’s amazing every year,” said Susan Hilden, “and it’s super good that people put this event together. I enjoy everybody at Pet Friends.”
“We love it,” said Donna Swanson.”We have come every year for the last eight years for this great cause.” She said she has her own golden lab and wants to get him a playmate.
“We love it,” said Parris Giunta. “They know how to help out our pets, so that’s why we give our time to support this whole organization. They help pets that people forget about.”
“For over 30 years,” said Twin Oaks Manager Mariah Giunta, “Pet Friends has been rescuing stray, abandoned and homeless pets. I love this cause so Parris and I will do anything we can to support it year after year.”
The Giuntas have three adopted pets at home, so they have a full house.
Lydia Amos, who attended the event for the first time, is interested in adopting a young toy poodle.
“I think it’s a great event,” she said. “It’s a good cause, the band is awesome, the food is delicious, and the camaraderie is awesome.”
Jack Scutchall said Pet Friends and Rescue is a no-kill shelter that has been rescuing dogs and cats in San Benito County for approximately 30 years.
“We provide shelter, care and love for our animals until they find their forever home,” he said. “All of the funds raised by our events go directly to rescuing, protecting, and improving the lives of the animals in our care and their surroundings.”
Scutchall said the shelter’s success can be attributed to the volunteer and staff team who work tirelessly to ensure the best welfare of our animals.
“Our mission is to eliminate cruelty and neglect of abandoned companion animals,” he said, “and to encourage a community atmosphere of education, care, and concern that will strengthen the human/animal bond.”
Scutchall said the cost of running a shelter continues to increase yearly, and as a non-profit, it relies on the community’s financial support to help fulfill its mission.
