Dog Wash To Benefit Shelter

Marblehead Pet Supply will host a charity dog wash on Saturday, Aug. 21 to benefit the Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals and the Marblehead Animal Shelter.

Shopkeepers Jo-ann and Kim Cerase invite the community to try out their self-service dog wash while learning more about pets available for adoption and enjoying some special dog treats.

Donations can be made at the shop now through the event. Wet cat and kitten food is also being collected in a bin at the newly expanded Village Plaza shop at 30 Bessom St.

Dog washes will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last dog-wash start) with a $10 cash or check donation to the Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals to benefit the Marblehead Animal Shelter. All supplies are included. Contact the shop at 781-631-3500 if you have any questions.

Cats and kittens ready for adoption will be at the store for viewing. For more details visit the "Friends of Marblehead's Abandoned Animals" on Facebook.

Located at 44 Village St. in Marblehead, the Marblehead's Animals Shelter is no-kill animal shelter run 100 percent by volunteers and the generous donations of townspeople. It has taken in over 80 kittens this season and operates an adoption program out of the shelter five days a week. Adoption hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the 44 Village St. Shelter. Call 781-631-8664.

Donations can also be made online, and animals ready for adoption can be viewed at marblehead-animal-shelter.org.