Gadsden Humane Society plans Thanksgiving for animals, other events
The Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center in Gadsden has several events planned over the next month, according to a press release.
The first will be a Thanksgiving meal for every animal in the shelter and will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20. The meals all will be pet-safe. Among the foods to be prepared will be shredded turkey, sweet potatoes, dog-food gravy, carrots, green beans, pumpkin and cranberries, the release said.
The public is invited to volunteer and join the Humane Society staff in fixing and serving the food to the animal residents, according to the release. In addition, donations are encouraged to help cover the cost of the meals. With about 250 animals in the shelter and an estimated $2 per meal, the event's cost will be about $500.
In addition to helping feed the animals, it is hoped that some of the animals will be adopted into their forever homes during the event. The Humane Society is located at 4200 Brooke Ave. in Gadsden. For more information on the Thanksgiving meal, visit https://bit.ly/3qIkGAF.
The Humane Society also will be hosting a pair of events in December, according to the release. It will host a 5K Reindeer Run on Dec. 11 and a concert by the Swingin' Medallions on Dec. 17 at The Venue at Coosa Landing.
The Reindeer Run will begin at 9 a.m. at Blackstone Pub and Eatery at 525 Broad St. in Gadsden. Cost to register is $25, with registration ending Dec. 9. Walking or running with pets on leashes is encouraged in the race. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/30uKS6I.
The Swingin' Medallions concert begins at 8 p.m. and is $25 per ticket; full tables for 10 people are available for $250. There will be a table decorating contest with the theme of holiday movies. Alcoholic beverages will be available. No food will be served, but people are encouraged to bring their own. Donations are encouraged. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3nnS0L4.
This article originally appeared on The Gadsden Times: Thanksgiving meal among events planned by Gadsden Humane Society
