'Paint for Paws' Fundraiser Benefits Moodus Animal Organization

The 2nd Annual "Paint for Paws" Fundraiser will take place at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at The Creative Canvas - Paint & Sip Studio, 179 Linwood Ave., Colchester.

About Presents for Paws

Presents for Paws was founded in 2008 to preempt shelters' needs by collecting donations of food, blankets and many other supplies which allows Connecticut animal control officers to focus on the rescue and re-homing of homeless pets.

Presents for Paws was inspired by an East Haven Animal Shelter rescue Husky named Simba (a.k.a. Dirty Dog). His tragic background led him to a safe haven in the form of an animal shelter where he found food, his first real bed, lots of attention, great care, and then his forever home.

Thanks to the incredible patience, follow through, and love of animals, the animal control officers were able to rescue Simba from a very dreary existence and give him a chance at a life that he thrived in, and it started at age 13.

"Learning about Simba’s experiences and also those that animal control officers face every day inspired this organization to form and take action… and we are just scraping the surface," Presents for Paws organizers said. "All proceeds for from our fundraisers go directly towards our cause. Thank you for your support!"

Click here to sign-up for the event.

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