(l-r) Pat Giffin, Sylvia Adams and Tara McMillan, with Kelcy Travis, front, were locked up for this year’s Caged for Kennels. The event last Wednesday raised in the area of $6,800 for the Drumheller and District Humane Society.
Eight Drumheller residents were incarcerated on Wednesday morning, but eventually were bailed out for more than $6,800.
Their crime? Caring for animals.
The Drumheller and District Humane Society hosted their Caged for Kennels on September 30 at the Chinook Credit Union. In the boy’s cage were Jason Blanke, Ryan Semchuk, Bob Cromwell and Dieter Borst, and in the lady’s cellblock were Tara McMillan, Sylvia Adams, Pat Giffin and Kelcy Travis.
There was lots of fun on site as the prisoners played some pet friendly games. There was also lots of literature on what the Humane Society does and beef on a bun for a donation. The event raised about $6,800.
Cindy Wattenberger of the Humane Society was happy with the results, which were on par with previous events.
“We are very pleased, especially in this economic climate, it is fantastic,” she said. “I am thrilled with the turnout, and the volunteers and people we have in the cages are just awesome.”
She explained that the funds are used in the operations of the Humane Society, which include items such as litter and animal food.
“Our centre is busier than it has ever been and it helps that we are open Tuesday to Saturday,” she said. “Our adoptions are doing well.”