The men will have some work to do to make up for last year’s dismal finish to the Caged for Kennels fundraiser.
This year Caged for Kennels, an annual fundraiser for the Drumheller and District Humane Society is set to go on Wednesday, September 12. The premise is simple. The feline (female) team goes head to head against the Canine (male) team.
The participants are locked up, and residents can pay to help their friends escape the kennels. While last year the women were able to spring from their confines in short order, the men took a little longer. This year they hope to have a better showing. Each participant has a goal of raising $5,000, and it is up to the donors as to who gets sprung first.
On the Feline team this year are Paula Sutherland of ScotiaBank, Heather Lehman of Valley Vet Clinic, Patsy Stokalko of Chinook Credit Union, Heather Colberg of Hi-Way 9 Express and Hansine Kostelecky of Numberz Accounting.
The Canine team is comprised of Mike Bell of Western GM, Ray Ainscough of Riverside Value Drug Mart, Ryan Semchuk of Drum FM, Ken Schinnour of Allied Distributors and acting warden Darcy Emann of the Drumheller Institution.
The event is in benefit of the Drumheller and District Humane Society to operate its adoption centre. Its mandate is to find permanent homes for rescued animals in the valley. All donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.
This is the third annual Caged for Kennels and it runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brick parking lot. Along with the event, there will be a barbecue and entertainment, making it a fun day for spectators and participants alike.
(l-r) Patsy Stolkalko of Chinook Credit Union, Ray Ainscough of Riverside Value Drug Mart, Heather Colberg of Hi-Way 9 Express and Peggie Ginger of the Drumheller and District Humane Society are set for the third annual Caged for Kennels coming up on Wednesday, September 12.