Robert Chacon
Golfers and tennis players will be swinging for stray animals Monday
at the Pasadena Humane Society's fifth annual benefit at the La
Canada Flintridge Country Club.
The benefit will raise money for the animal shelter's adoption
programs. In addition to its home city, the humane society also
serves as an animal control agency to Glendale, La Canada
Flintridge, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Sierra
Madre.
The goal is to raise $100,000, event organizer Mia Dunn said,
adding that last year's event raised $93,000. The event is one of the
top three fundraisers that the organization presents in order to
raise money for its $3.4-million annual operating budget. Other
events include the motorcycle ride "Hogs for Dogs" in September and
the annual Walk for the Animals in October.
More than 80% of each dollar raised during the event goes toward
animal care, spokeswoman Ricky Whitman said.
"As an open-door shelter, we take responsibility for any animal in
our service area. All animals are welcome here," she said.
Participants in the event should have a ball, organizers said.
The event will feature a golf scramble that begins at 10:30 a.m.
A doubles tennis event begins at 1 p.m. Also included will be
putting, long drive and hole-in-one contests. An awards dinner will
follow the day's activities at 5 p.m.
Participants can sign up the day of the event.
Golf packages start at $295 per person and will include tee
prizes, a barbecue lunch and admission to the awards dinner. The $75
tennis package includes courtside snacks, refreshments and dinner.
Tickets for the awards dinner only can be purchased for $65.
La Canada Flintridge Country Club is at 5500 Godbey Drive. For
information on tickets to the event, call (626) 792-7151, ext. 123.
