On September 21, the nonprofit S.B. County Animal Care Foundation hosted Tails of Hope at Elings Park to raise much needed funds for S.B. County Animal Services, the government agency that, among other services, provides shelter for stray, neglected, and abused animals in the city and county of S.B. The bulk of foundation funding goes to medical care for shelter animals. The more donations received, the more shelter animals who can receive the medical care necessary to get them to a state where they can be adopted.
Actors Bo Derek and John Corbett, shelter animals and their handlers, and a host of other volunteers greeted the more than 300 guests on the main soccer field. Many other nonprofits serving animals in the county had booths at the event, sharing with guests the good work of their organizations. A joyful spirit permeated the event, with guests united in their support for the highly regarded county agency, which has wildly successful foster and adoption programs.
As emcees for the program, Derek and Corbett entertained guests and endeared themselves to them with their passionate support for Animal Services. Corbett noted that this was the first time he has ever emceed an event, which in itself was a testament to how much he values this agency…