Local animal rescue raises funds and awareness

Volunteers Carolyn Plitz and Isabelle Couture with Rowan and Kelan looking for their forever home. (Ron Yuzark Photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

Oxford County Animal Rescue’s Valentine’s Bake Sale and Kitty Adoption Day was a heartwarming success on Feb. 8, as community members gathered in Woodstock to enjoy delicious treats and meet adorable, adoptable cats.

The event featured tables full of homemade cookies, cupcakes, tarts, candies, and even special goodies for four-legged friends. Guests shopped for their loved ones while also having the opportunity to interact with rescue cats looking for their forever homes.

Thanks to the generosity of attendees and volunteers, the bake sale raised valuable funds to support the rescue’s mission of rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, neglected, and abused animals. Several lucky felines also found perfect matches and were adopted into loving families.

Oxford County Animal Rescue, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, continues to work tirelessly to provide care and education on the humane treatment of animals. Events like these raise essential funds and spread awareness about the importance of pet adoption and spaying/neutering.

The organization would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who baked, donated, adopted, and supported the cause. Your kindness makes a difference in the lives of animals in need. For more information on future events or how to get involved, visit Oxford County Animal Rescue.