From staff reports
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville is hosting the eighth annual International Homeless Animal Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Memorial Park in Clarion.
The family- and pet-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Scheduled events include a blessing of pets by Rev. Rafaat Girgis of Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica at 11 a.m. with a pet parade immediately following the blessing.
DJ Robyn Young will provide music during the event.
Vendors and crafters will be set up throughout the park and there will be hot dogs, chips, soda, and cookies for sale for lunch.
New this year is the Fix ‘N Wagon low-cost vaccine clinic from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vaccines available include one- and three-year rabies and distemper.
Costs range from $10 – $20 per vaccine.
Several raffles for items generously donated by local businesses will be held with the winners drawn at the end of the event. All proceeds benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
The Society for Animal Rights introduced International Homeless Animal Day to spread awareness about pet overpopulation. International Homeless Animal Day falls on the third Saturday in August.
Tri-County Animal Rescue Center opened in December 2011 and has been serving the homeless cats and dogs in the Clarion/Jefferson/Forest county area ever since. In addition to caring for the homeless animals in the area, Tri-County provides three low-cost spay and neuter clinics and a pet food bank.