GAHS adoption event planned
LEWISTON — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society will hold a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Tractor Supply Company, 1619 Lisbon St.
FMI: gahumane.org, facebook.com/gahumane.
Spay, neuter clinic for cats
RUMFORD — The Community Spay-Neuter Clinic, Cleo Fund and Help Fix ME are teaming up to bring a low-cost cat spay/neuter clinic to Oxford County.
The clinic will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at VFW Post 1641, 330 Waldo St.
Cats must be between 12 weeks and 5 years old and in good health. All animals will receive a wellness check, spay/neuter surgery and a rabies shot. Other basic wellness services (distemper shot, deworming, flea treatment) will also be available.
Appointments are required. The clinic is open to Oxford County residents.
FMI, appointment: 207-721-8395.
Ticket auction to benefit RPC
PARIS — A ticket auction to benefit Responsible Pet Care will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
Bidding will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and winners will be drawn at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will cost $5, $10 and $20 with bonus tickets available.
There will be more than 300 items to bid. Food and refreshments will be available.
Black Cat Ball planned
BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter will hold a Black Cat Ball on Saturday, Oct. 8, with all proceeds going to the shelters.
The ball is set for 7 p.m. at Fort Andross Mill complex, 14 Maine St.
The winner of a $10,000 cash prize raffle will be announced at the ball. Only 500 raffle tickets will be sold.
Tickets for the ball are $60 each or $50 each for two or more.
FMI, tickets: coastalhumanesociety.org/blackcatball.
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