FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A local animal shelter is asking the community to open its hearts and homes to adoptable animals this holiday season.<\/p>\n
Action News was in the neighborhood as the Animal Compassion Team in Fresno hosted its annual Open House event today on Orange Avenue, dazzling visitors with a pooch parade full of dogs wearing ugly sweaters, a raffle and Christmas treats for four-legged friends.<\/p>\n
The event is an effort to increase adoptions of the shelter’s dogs, which are currently at capacity.<\/p>\n
Organizers are encouraging families to consider adopting a pet, as many are looking for ways to stretch their holiday budgets or plan for a dog in the near future.<\/p>\n
“This time of year, especially times are tough for people; they don’t have a lot of money, and they have to be decisive as to where they spend their extra funds,” says Doug Gray, ACT coordinator and volunteer. “So, we think this is a good time to get out and see who we have, maybe plan for the Spring, find a dog that you want, or just be involved with the shelter.”<\/p>\n
The shelter says it is always in need of volunteers to assist with responsibilities around the facility.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the raffle benefit the shelter throughout the year.
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