CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The Gulf Coast Humane Society is marking its 80th anniversary this weekend with an \u201880s-themed Paw Fest, the shelter\u2019s biggest fundraiser of the year.<\/p>\n
Director of Marketing and Development Jackie McCullough said the two-day event helps raise money and awareness for the shelter\u2019s mission to care for homeless animals while connecting them with new families.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaw Fest is our biggest fundraiser of the year,\u201d McCullough said. \u201cWe see about 2,000 people throughout the day come to this free event, and it\u2019s really great to not only spread awareness about the different programs that we offer and things that we do here, but also, of course, to get animals adopted.\u201d<\/p>\n
McCullough said more than 300 animals are currently in the shelter\u2019s care, and this weekend all adoption fees will be 80% off to help find as many new homes as possible.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s festival will also feature live music, a pet CPR class, low-cost vaccinations and microchips, and the always-popular wiener dog race at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
The celebration commemorates the Gulf Coast Humane Society\u2019s founding in 1945 by Frances and Harvey Weil, marking 80 years of service to the Coastal Bend community.<\/p>\n
For more information about Paw Fest, including event times and activities, visit GCHSCC.org\u00a0<\/a>or follow the Gulf Coast Humane Society on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n More from 3NEWS on KIIITV.com: \u00a0<\/p>\n