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Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

Art Gallery Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society

July, 2023 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, In Print Aug 2023, The Bridge Gallery

art for animal welfare society fundraiser 2022

The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will host a charity bazaar on August 12 & 13 to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County.  Read the Full Story >>

Rabies Vaccine Clinic & Bark in the Park

April, 2023 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Bark in the Park, In Print Apr 2023, vaccine clinic

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will hold a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on April 1 (Sat), at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion, 77 Universal Forest Product Rd., Ranson, 8 to 10 am Read the Full Story >>

Bark in the Park

June, 2022 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Bark in the Park, In Print June 2022

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County annual Bark in the Park is on June 4. Events include a blessing of the animals, canine demonstrations. dog & owner games, and canine contests. Vendors will include rescues, craft products, and food (for people too). Read the Full Story >>

Are You Ready for a Pet?

October, 2021 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Peggy Bowers, pet adoption, Sundogs Canine Consultation and Training

two large dogs play outside inside a fenced area.

There is a lot of research showing that pets can boost both the physical and mental health of humans. The challenge is to understand and commit to the obligations of pet ownership so it's a mutually beneficial relationship. Read the Full Story >>

Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society – Aug 14 & 15

July, 2021 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Fundraiser, The Bridge Gallery

logo for the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County WV.

The Bridge Gallery is hosting its Annual Art Bazaar to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>

Feb 6-13 — Animal Welfare Society Valentine Online Action

February, 2021 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, online

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is hosting a Valentine online auction fundraiser from February 6th - 13th Read the Full Story >>

This Time of Year, Charity Begins at Home

December, 2018 Tagged With: Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, Berkeley County Congregational Cooperative Action Project, charity, Good Shepherd Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, homelessness, Jefferson County Community Ministries, Martinsburg Office of the Children’s Home Society

At this time of year, mailboxes are full of solicitations for charities—and for good reason. If you’re looking to get involved locally on whatever level you can manage, we’re spotlighting below a handful of the many worthy local organizations in the Panhandle doing great work to help those in need year-round, and especially throughout the winter months. Read the Full Story >>

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