Colorado's Wild Blue Holds 4th Annual ‘A Fancy Feast’ Fundraiser

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - July 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Come join the 4^th annual “A Fancy Feast’ Fundraiser benefitting Wild Blue Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, a local nonprofit, no-kill rescue and the cats, dogs and horses they work to save.

The afternoon full of activities is being held on Sun, Aug 18^th at The Pinery event center in Black Forest. Festivities beginning at 1pm with a social hour and a silent auction while enjoying the bluegrass music of award-winning local family band ‘The Wielands of Mass Destruction’.

The day’s event will be emceed by Brittany Bailey, KRDO News Channel 13. Dinner, an incredible BBQ buffet, will begin at 2pm, proceeded by the infamous Wild Blue Parade of Pets and followed by a live auction with top items including a foursome of golf at Flying Horse, a Michael Garman sculpture and a six-day photo safari and stay at a beautiful South African lodge.

Last year the event raised nearly $7,000 and hosted 200 guests. “This year we hope to raise $10,000 during the benefit to help us begin our regrowth and renewal process the aftermath of the fire that destroyed the facilities of our veterinary partners and friends at the Black Forest Veterinary Clinic. We will also need to purchase replacement sanctuary materials (like cat trees and furniture) damaged during the recent flooding in Black Forest,” said Lauri Cross, Executive Director.

“Our overarching need at Wild Blue is always funding for veterinary care,” continued Cross. “We are committed to saving animal lives and every rescue pet gets full vet care – regardless of the cost incurred. We have had many kittens and cats who have needed additional medical care due to the stress caused by the evacuations for the recent fire and then the flooding.”

Since its launch in 2010, Wild Blue has saved the lives of over 410 animals with adoptions spreading to as far away as Nebraska and North Carolina.  With your help in the form of time, donations, and dedication we can help match rescued animals to loving owners, one at a time, and change both lives forever!  Bringing hearts together, how exciting!

Tickets to the event are $50 per person. Guests may also purchase 8-person tables at a discount, $380. Purchase advanced tickets/tables or make other donations, if you wish, by going to www.wbars.org and clicking on the Donate button. There are two options available for purchasing tickets.Individual reservations (will call tickets) may also be made by emailing Lauri Cross at lauri@wbars.org.

Event sponsorships, ranging from $150 to $500, are also available, to include sponsorship of a table hosting first responders for the Black Forest Fire. Please contact Wild Blue for more information or to arrange for a sponsorship.

About Wild Blue: Founded in 2010, Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Partnerships/Sponsorships and memberships are available. For more information about the shelter or how to make a financial donation call 719.964.8905. Visit www.wbars.org to learn more about Wild Blue and follow them on Facebook at Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

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