YAPS Yerington Animal Protection Society volunteers Martha Diehl, Alyce Reese and Mary Kropelnicki were selling raffle tickets weekly at the Early Bird Farmer’s Market at Veterans Park on Nevin Way.
At the raffle drawing on October 8, 2024, winners’ tickets were drawn. Prizes are available to pick up at the Yerington Animal Shelter, 9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday.
YAPS Fund-Raiser Winners are:
- Painting of Individual Dog: Cheryl
- Crocheted Afghan: Melissa
- Painting: Judy
- Wine Basket: Shauna
YAPS volunteers thank and appreciate everyone who bought raffle tickets and/or who donated raffle prizes.
Yerington Animal Protection Society YAPS MISSION STATEMENT:
Our purpose is to help our communities (Mason Valley and Smith Valley) by providing assistance in the funding of sterilization, immunization, and in maintaining the general health and well being of companion animals. Our goal is also to educate the local population in the areas of raising healthy pets and maintaining their welfare for a successful human/animal bond. Our Society will also aid and encourage the placement of abandoned and surrendered animals at our local shelter.
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