Furry Friends raises $155,000 for felines at annual fundraiser

Furry Friends cat rescue raised $155,000 at its annual Butch Catsidy & the Sundance Kit Dinner & Auction on Oct. 17, marking the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.

The money will help provide food, shelter, veterinary care, medications and other services for the hundreds of cats and kittens in the organization’s care. Furry Friends does not receive government funding and relies on donations, fundraisers and community support to continue its work.

“Every bowl of food, every warm bed, every spay or neuter surgery and every lifesaving medical treatment is made possible by people who believe that every cat deserves a chance at a happy, healthy life,” Furry Friends stated in a news release.

The organization thanked the auction committee, sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees who helped make the event successful. Committee members included Doug Quinn, Chris Nash, Jean Moran, Jenn Hutchman, Diane Stevens, Jim Grafmyre, Mary Wakley, Aly Benson, Debbie Samec and Sandra Hungate.

Founded in 1999, Furry Friends is a nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue serving Clark County and surrounding communities. The organization, which is supported by more than 300 volunteers and a small staff, rescues and rehomes more than 1,200 cats each year.

For more information about the rescue or to browse adoptable cats, visit furryfriendswa.org.