Pause for PAAS Poker Run
It ’ s really sad that there are STILL so many animals that have no people to love , because that ’ s all most dogs and cats want , yet it ’ s made worse when we have shelters overflowing with animals and animal control agencies are restricted in where they can go by geography or funding , but there are people who go out and gather up abandoned cats and dogs , clean , feed and transport them to other states where the need for pets exceeds the number available for adoption . They also spay and neuter and offer pet training .
All of this costs money that government agencies don ’ t contribute much to , so it is truly a labor of love . Peaceful Animal Adoption Center ( PAAS ) is a local group leading the charge to help local dogs and cats find new homes , and they are hosting their SECOND Poker Run on Oct . 7 to help Oklahoma ’ s homeless furry friends . Last year ’ s Run was so fun , they ’ ve “ UPPED THE ANTE ” ( get it ?) for 2017 . There are gift certificates for dinner for EIGHT at Big Creek Ranch ( with a Clydesdale drawn carriage ride ), a bunch of biker accessories and memorabilia , a helicopter tour of Grand Lake and some even bigger goodies that we hear might include a week-long beach trip to Venice Beach , Florida , but we won ’ t say for sure .
PAAS has lots of info on their Facebook or Website page ( www . paasvinita . com ) and you can call them at ( 918 ) 256-7227 if you have questions ( or if you want to adopt a pet . HINT !!!). The
PAAS Shelter is located on 628 Wilson Street in Vinita and they are always accepting donations . They are a 501c3 organization , so your contribution can be tax deductible . The Run starts at 10 a . m . at the PAAS store in Vinita ( last bike out at 11 a . m .) and last bike finishes by 4 p . m .
Be sure to check out their website blog ; the stories are sad , happy and sweet , but after you read stories of animal perseverance , you quickly learn that we ALL deserve love . And treats .
This story is dedicated to Rick Ziggenfoos who covered this ride for Oklahoma Biker last year . Rest in Peace , My Friend .
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