Lovers of four-footed, furry friends unite at Woofstock: the hippiest fundraiser of the year that promises BBQ, craft beverages, silent auctions, themed costume contests, music, swag, a cat grass station, a creation station, and more. While attendees are not encouraged to bring their pets to this particular event, the proceeds will support the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a nonprofit organization that relies on community donations to sustain its services and is the only no-kill shelter in the Fayetteville area.
According to Jackie Peery, Executive Director of the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, their mission is “to temporarily house animals until we can find them their forever homes.” Behind the scenes, temporarily housing animals requires vetting them, getting them ready for adoption and finding adoptees.
As a no-kill and managed-intake shelter, FAPS focuses their efforts on animals most at risk for euthanasia. They strongly emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering. With free rabies vaccination and microchipping clinics, they offer preventative measures on the front end that keep animals safer, healthier, and makes pet ownership more accessible…