LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has announced winners of its Cold Paws, Warm Heart annual raffle.
With more than $15,000 in ticket sales, the winners were: Nancy West of Shrewsbury, Vermont, winning $500 of home heating assistance and a handmade quilt; Billy Ladd of Augusta, with $300 of home heating assistance; Rosita Friel of Buckfield, with $200 of home heating assistance; and Amanda Strout of Minot, with $100 of home heating assistance.
All proceeds from the raffle directly benefit the society.
The society provides a safe haven for more than 2,500 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens, according to a news release from Donna Richey, society development director.
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave. Those interested in learning more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal can call 207-783-2311 or visit savingpetsinmaine.org.
The society also can be followed on Facebook.
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