Project Pet

Rummage for Rescues, Saturday, September 12. If you have any gently used items you'd like to donate, you can bring them to Project Pet at 6880 St. Andrews Rd. Saturdays or Sundays 9 am- 5 pm or call Wendy at 600-2960 or Brittany at 629-3375 for pick up. The 3rd Annual Fur Ball Moonlight Gala, Saturday, October 17, 7:30 pm Columbia Metro Convention Center, Columbia, SC This black tie affair includes silent and live auctions, celebrity guests, gourmet food and drink, live entertainment and more! Tickets are $100 per person or $175 for two. www.supportprojectpet. com/site/R?i=e8JFL691SCztVr3sZYW5LQ. If you're interested in sponsorship or donating an auction item, contact furball@projectpet.com or 803-407-0991.

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Animal Protection League

Adopt- a- Pet Events at Local Pet Stores Saturdays, 11am- to 3:00 pm, Animal Supply House in Irmo, 1674 Lake Murray Blvd., August 15, and 29; September 12 and 26. Animal Supply House in Lexington, 5474 Augusta Road, August 22; September 5 and 19. PetSmart in Lexington 5135U Sunset Boulevard, August 22; September 5 and 19.

And a special adopt- a- pet event for September only at Masterfoods 1720 Pineview Drive, September 12, 10 am- 2 pm.

Cats and kittens are available for adoption every day during store hours at PetSmart on Two Notch Road and in Lexington.

As always, dogs and cats are available for adoption at the shelter at 6080 Old Leesburg Road, Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm or by appointment www.aplsc.org/info.htm

To see all the APL animals available for adoption, visit .

APL-Sponsored Microchip Clinics The next clinic will be held September 12 at the Animal Supply House in Irmo. Clinics are open from 11 am- 3 pm.

Save the Date: Annual Auction November 7 Auction organizers are already starting to collect items for the silent and live auctions. In the past, live auction items have included airline tickets, hotel accommodations, art, and vacation weeks. Silent- auction items usually include gift certificates for meals, massages, hair cuts, veterinary care, and animal boarding and grooming; jewelry and collectibles from specialty gift stores; and a host of other great items. Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks, adult beverages—and, of course, the all- important bidder number!

Help is needed Do you have a service or item that you would like to donate to the auction? Would you be willing to help collect items from our faithful donors? Maybe you can help set up for the event. If you can help in any way, please contact Debbie at 603-5443. Shelter needs Immediate needs include dishwashing detergent and flea and tick shampoo. Ongoing needs include clumping cat litter, paper towels, and bleach. The Humane Soci et y

The Humane Society and Earth Fare are offering Saturday, August 22 say cheese (or Arff/meow). The Humane Society will offer "Portraits with Your Pet" ($10 a photo). August 29, Rub- a- dub- dub - put that dog in the tub. On August 29, the Humane Society and Earth Fare will host the 2nd Annual Dog Wash ($7 per dog) and "Dollar Dog" hot dog barbeque ($1). www.humanesc.org

Car oli na Wildlife Care

To volunteer call Ann Yancey, 803-920-2453, or email Ann at carolinawildlifecare@ sc.rr.com to sign up for one of the upcoming classes.