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Art Fund-Raiser Set For Humane Society

Laura’s Framing Place and Gallery will host an art show and fund-raiser for the Toledo Area Humane Society on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pastel artist Rebecca Booth will offer her original portraits of cats and dogs as well as prints. Fifteen percent of sales will go to the humane society. An animal adoption event will take place from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Laura’s Framing is located at Parkway Plaza in Maumee at the Anthony Wayne Trail and Detroit Avenue. Call (419) 893-7263 for more information.

Animal Food, Supply Drive Under Way

Holly Farms Animal Care Center is accepting donations of food and supplies for area animal shelters such as Toledo Animal Shelter and Nature’s Nursery.

Donations may be dropped off at Holly Farms Animal Care Center, 6705 W. Bancroft St., Toledo. Wish lists for the shelters are available at Holly Farms and can also be viewed on the shelters’ Web sites. For more information, call Holly Farms at (419) 841-3323.

Dog Obedience And Manners Classes Set

The Toledo Area Humane Society offers ongoing Good Manners and Basic Obedience classes for dogs on most Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Led by certified trainer John Brown, the classes are limited to 12 dogs. Dogs may start any time. The fee is $10.00 per class. For a schedule of classes and additional information, call (419) 891-0705 or visit www.toledoareahumanesociety.org.

Humane Society Offers Pet Nail Clippings

The Toledo Area Humane Society, located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee, offers nail clippings for cats and dogs every Sunday from noon to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary and a $7.00 donation will be requested. Also available during the same hours is pet micro-chipping for $25.00. For more information, call (419) 891-0705.

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