4/29/2025

ONTONAGON – Ontonagon Counties only animal shelter will hold its First Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser Sunday. Ontonagon County Animal Protection needs to raise at least $50,000 a year to operate as a no-kill shelter, taking in and finding homes for around 50 cats and 30 dogs a year. trustee & dinner organizer Janet Wolfe says vet bills and utilities are the largest expenditures for the shelter. Those attending the dinner and fundraiser will be treated to a chicken and spaghetti dinner at Twilly’s in Bruce Crossing. There will also be bucket and 50/50 raffles and an auction. Items up for bids include a boat cruise to the Apostle Islands, a foosball table, and an electronic keyboard. More information is available at ocappaws.org/events or by calling the shelter at (906)-884-2500.