Halloween costume contest for your pets

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital in Young Harris, Ga., wants to invite everyone to their second annual Halloween Costume Contest for Pets on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds go to the John Todd, Jr., Good Samaritan Memorial Fund, a fund to help families undergoing financial hardship with the cost of providing medical treatment for their pets. This fund was established by John Todd, Sr., in memory of his son. "John was a great guy, loved his animals, and would have been happy knowing that this fund would be helping those that need it so that their pets can get the care that they need," states his father.

Last year's Halloween Costume Contest was the official kick-off event for this fund. Since then, the fund has been used to benefit 26 pets. The event will award those pets with the funniest, scariest, best owner/pet ensemble, most original plus other categories. The Humane Society's Mountain Shelter, Castaway Critters, Whiskers Project and the SPCA will also be present with pets that need a loving home.

We will have carnival games and other fun activities for the children as well as refreshments. Bring the whole family, especially your four-legged furry members! The entry fee for the costume contest with photo is only $15 per pet, all for a great cause. Come have some Halloween fun and support health care for pets at Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital located on Hwy. 17 near the Hwy. 76 junction. Call us at 706-896-1244 for more details.