Photo L-R Ryan Wood, Co-owner of Tanner’s, Anne Shaffer, BCHS Asst. Shelter Manager, Detrick, a Sharpei Mix available for adoption, John Thurston, Co-Owner of Tanners, and Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director
For the past three years Ryan Wood and John Thurston, co-owners of Tanner’s Bar and Grill in Athens have held fundraisers to support the Bradford County Humane Society.
This year, $415 in monetary donations was collected during Christmastime and through the month of February. T-shirts were also sold with 100% of the proceeds being donated to BCHS.
“Both of us feel very strongly about helping out animal shelters, we enjoy holding fundraisers to help the animals,” stated Wood.
This winter has been especially difficult for BCHS, with overcrowding a concern. “We have had an overabundance of stray dogs this year. When we get so full, we contact local shelters and rescues to help with the overflow,” states Jennifer L. Spencer, BCHS Executive Director.
“We are so thankful to businesses like Tanner’s for keeping us in mind when holding fundraisers. The money raised will assist in feeding and caring for the homeless animals at the shelter. We rely on our local communities for 80% of our yearly funding,” added Spencer.
“The success of this fundraiser wouldn’t have been possible without our customers and supporters,” stated Wood.
Each month Tanner’s will be selling a different designed T-shirt, with 100% of the proceeds going to a different local charity. T-shirts sell for $15 each with a daily T-shirt giveaway.
A special thank you goes to Pastrick’s Sporting Goods in Elmira Heights, NY for printing the T-shirts.
Detrick, the Shar-pei Mix in the photo, is a very nice young male dog. He walks well on a leash and would be a great addition to any home.
If you are interested in holding a fundraiser for BCHS contact Jennifer at 570-888-2114. The Bradford County Humane Society is a United Way Agency
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