Arf Fundraiser

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There were quite a few photos in the hard copy, but they don't appear in the online story

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/paws-for-thought-20120821-24kc1.html

Paws for thought

Date

August 22, 2012

If a puppy in Canberra needs rescuing, the ACT Rescue and Foster organisation is there to help. The group, made up of a network of foster carers, take the dogs into their homes before a suitable match can be made.

Many of the dogs are in danger of being euthanised but thanks to the organisation's tireless fund-raising efforts, they end up leaving with a delighted new owner.

Homelessness does not discriminate, which is why ARF takes in dogs of all breeds.

And the reasons behind their displacement are often varied. Sometimes it is because the owner has to go into a nursing home, where they are forced to downsize their life and, consequently, their pets, or simply because pets are not allowed.

To help the group continue its good work, they recently held a trivia night at the Belconnen Labor Club. Organisers were thrilled with the turnout as groups were formed and battles were waged.

Larry Appley, from 2CA, was the ringmaster for the night, whipping the crowd into a competitive frenzy.

Plates of food and drinks did the rounds while the groups fought it out, all for a good cause.

The theme for the night was ostensibly black and white, though the dressed-up few made for a hard-fought winner in the fashion stakes. The quiz material was certainly black and white, with questions such as ''What colour is a baby zebra?'', ''Was the movie Hitchcock made in black and white?'' and ''When did black and white television fade away?'' By the time they got to questions about food, TV, movies and animals the collective brains had been exhausted. And, by the way Barry, Buddy, Mitsi, Bindi and Dot are online now at fosterdogs.org waiting to connect with you and your home.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/paws-for-thought-20120821-24kc1.html#ixzz24EuFBaNh