The seventh annual CAToberfest – a celebration of cats – comes to the Maple Valley Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.
The event runs 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, 22010 SE 248th St., Maple Valley. It is a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting South County Cats’ spay/neuter programs.
There will be raffles, affordable gifts and crafts, CAToberfest T-shirts, tours, kids activities and refreshments.
The program also includes a guest appearance from Internet supercats Oskar & Klaus. The feline adventure duo will have copies of their new illustrated book on hand, “Oskar & Klaus: The Search for Bigfoot.”
Speakers include:
• Dr. Gene Mueller, director – Regional Animal Services – King County – “The Impact of Spay and Neuter on the Shelter Population”
• Scott Fraser – The Humane Society for Seattle/King County – “Pet Guardian Program – Planning for your Pet’s Future”
• Ask the Vet” with Dr. Reed
Admission is free. A donation of canned cat food is appreciated.
South County Cats is an all-volunteer, local, nonprofit organization. All proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.
To learn more, visit www.southcountycats.com or www.petfinder.com.
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