CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, along with SIT Service Dogs, will host a family-friendly pet adoption event at Lenus Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill., so you can meet your best furry friend.
“Oh, SEIE! We’re going to rescue” will be held on October 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event marks 13 years since the start of SIT Service Dogs.
According to a statement from SIT Service Dogs, this event is intended to relieve some of the stress that shelters and rescues have been under from a larger number of unadopted pets.
“As communities have returned to pre-Covid activities, many rescues have been overwhelmed by the number of animals in need. We see this as a community issue and want to help,” the statement said . “So we’ve decided to dedicate our birthday party this year to helping shelter dogs find homes.”
“Oh SEIE! Let’s Rescue” will feature live music by Jessica Evans and King Juba, food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities such as balloons, bounce houses, an inflatable bungee run and more. The aim of the ‘event is to provide free family fun while giving several local rescues the opportunity to highlight some of their most adoptable dogs looking for homes.SIT trainers will be on hand to talk to potential adopters.
Rescue shelters attending this year’s event include the Humane Society of Southern Illinois, St. Francis CARE, Humane Society of Perry County and Perry County Animal Control.
There is no cost to enter, but there is a suggested vendor fee of $20.
Rescues/shelters will participate for free. Surplus funds will be distributed equitably and distributed to SIT and participating rescues.
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