Saturday - December 19: In cold blowing snow the "angels" of Wellsville's Alley Cat Aid Brigade held their third annual Christmas For The Animals. It was held at the gazebo located in the 4th Street Square.
Mayor Joe Surace opened the event and CC Commissioner Penny Traina also offered some opening remarks. We have to agree with both that the ladies are doing a fantastic job and deserve a big thank-you for their efforts to make Christmas special for our furry friends.
The event was scheduled to start at 1 P.M. but some people started showing up at 11 even with the cold weather. To be fair to everyone they were asked to come back. By 12:45 there was a line curling out to the street. Some brought their buddies and some braved the cold without them. Quite a few of the animals that came were wrapped in blankets or where cuddled inside their master's coats.
We can't tell you how long it lasted. Even with Tonda Ross' warm welcome to come inro her restaurant, out of the cold, we only lasted about 90 minutes. People were still coming to get some of the pet food, pet toys, blankets and bedding when we left.
Pictured above are the "angels' of the ACAB. From the left is Connie Carmichael, Ruth Ensinger, Sharon Buswell and Faye Lombardozzi. These are the ladies that mainly make it all possible. They wish to thank all that so generously made donations. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. As the Mayor mentioned we think these four deserve some of that appreciation too. They often dig into their own pockets to help out along with the others. They are part of what makes Wellsville some place special.
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