Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society, the McMinnville-based no-kill animal shelter serving Yamhill County, will hold an online version of its annual auction in late September to raise funds for its continued operation and construction of a new building.
The organization, founded in 1975, hopes to improve on the proceeds from the 2023 auction, which raised $32,550 (plus $44,000 in scholarships) for a total of $76,550, according to marketing communications specialist Jessica Barber. This year’s goal is to raise $36,000, plus $44,000 in scholarships, for a total of $80,000.
“This is our primary fundraiser of the year. The funds raised through winning bids and donations to help us provide medical care for sick and injured animals, nutritious food, enrichment toys, spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchips, safe shelter and lots of love to our animals while we search for their new, loving families,” she said.
The list of auction items is myriad and varied.
“We have over 100 auction packages that have been creatively put together with items and experiences that were all donated from local businesses and individuals – all the way from the San Juan Islands in Washington to McMinnville and everywhere in between,” Barber said.