Spring Break
40 Watt to host benefit concert for dog adoption organization
JULIE LEUNG
Issue date: 1/17/08 Section: Out & About
Saturday, you can rock out with your paws out at the 40 Watt.
Featuring The Winter Sounds, Kilroy, Misfortune 500, Mass Solo Revolt
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: 40 Watt
Cost: $6, $8/under 21
More Information:
www.athenscaninerescue.com.Athens Canine Rescue, a local organization that rescues dogs from the shelter before they are euthanized, will host its 2nd Annual Rock for Paws benefit in order to raise money for their rescue efforts.
"The shelter is only able to house a dog for a certain amount of time," said Angie Garcia, ACR's fundraiser coordinator.
"A stray has five days. But if the owner has surrendered the dog, these dogs are the first to go. Sometimes, they are house-broken, and it's sad that they will be euthanized just because the owners don't want it anymore," she said.
According to the Humane Society's Web site, three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized by shelters annually.
A small volunteer-run organization, Athens Canine Rescue is an example of many communities' attempts to lower that statistic.
Since its creation in 1992, ACR has grown to around 25 foster families and nine board members.
In 2007, Athens Canine Rescue rescued 146 dogs and successfully placed them into homes.
However, in order for the organization to continue assisting the pets, it continually needs volunteers and donations.
"Funding is always an obstacle when you are nonprofit," Garcia said.
Fortunately for ACR, aid came in the form of Tim Terilli.
Terilli created Rock for Paws as part of a Landmark Education project last year.
"I think [that] because last year was a success, I wanted to feed off of that, to bring more awareness of the organization to the Athens community," he said.
Through Terilli's efforts, four bands are lined up to perform Saturday with local rockers, The Winter Sounds, headlining the benefit.
ROCK FOR PAWS
Second Annual BenefitFeaturing The Winter Sounds, Kilroy, Misfortune 500, Mass Solo Revolt
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: 40 Watt
Cost: $6, $8/under 21
More Information:
www.athenscaninerescue.com.
"The shelter is only able to house a dog for a certain amount of time," said Angie Garcia, ACR's fundraiser coordinator.
"A stray has five days. But if the owner has surrendered the dog, these dogs are the first to go. Sometimes, they are house-broken, and it's sad that they will be euthanized just because the owners don't want it anymore," she said.
According to the Humane Society's Web site, three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized by shelters annually.
A small volunteer-run organization, Athens Canine Rescue is an example of many communities' attempts to lower that statistic.
Since its creation in 1992, ACR has grown to around 25 foster families and nine board members.
In 2007, Athens Canine Rescue rescued 146 dogs and successfully placed them into homes.
However, in order for the organization to continue assisting the pets, it continually needs volunteers and donations.
"Funding is always an obstacle when you are nonprofit," Garcia said.
Fortunately for ACR, aid came in the form of Tim Terilli.
Terilli created Rock for Paws as part of a Landmark Education project last year.
"I think [that] because last year was a success, I wanted to feed off of that, to bring more awareness of the organization to the Athens community," he said.
Through Terilli's efforts, four bands are lined up to perform Saturday with local rockers, The Winter Sounds, headlining the benefit.
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