“Join us for a fun-filled evening at Healthy Pets NW (2224 NE Alberta St.) on December 5th from 6-9PM. As a celebration of their 5th anniversary, Healthy Pets NW is hosting a benefit fundraiser for the Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund (OSNF). There will be pet photos with Santa, a raffle for a cool cruiser bike worth $480, a fabulous silent auction, and food and wine. Admission is free. Professional pet photos start at $25 and raffle tickets are $10/each. All proceeds from the event will fund OSNF’s spay/neuter subsidy program. For more information visit www.healthypetsnw.com or call 503-249-6571.

About OSNF: Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund coordinates and distributes discount coupons for spay/neuter at local vet clinics and subsidizes spay/neuter services for the pets of low income individuals. We also provide education, transportation assistance, loan cat carriers, and cover pre-treatments required by vets prior to surgery. Our stats for 2008 include: 6000 animals sterilized using OSNF coupons; 5000 phone calls handled; 1000 s/n surgeries subsidized for pets of low income guardians; and 500 cats and dogs transported to clinics for s/n. Visit www.oregonspayneuter .org or call 503-286-2411 to learn more.”