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McKENZIE (July 25) — The Carroll County Humane Society hosted a “Christmas in July” Open House Saturday at the shelter.
The event was one of the few since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic for the organization, which relies solely on fundraising and donations to operate. The pandemic has hindered CCHS’s ability to both host events and to accept items at the donor’s convenience.
Saturday’s event saw many of the 63 kittens currently in the foster care of CCHS members and other volunteers brought to the shelter, meaning guests seeking a new pet had the pick of several litters.
In an interview with The Banner, CCHS Secretary Laura Martin explained the impact the pandemic has had by eliminating face-to-face events and prompting the need to make donations of items and adoptions by appointment only.
Martin said the shelter’s first attempt at a socially-distanced fundraiser was Bingo, one of the most common and popular events for CCHS. Turnout was poor, and the event barely broke even.