ANIMAL RESCUE

Orange County Animal Services is giving away tons of free pet food at a drive-thru event in Orange County Sunday.

Orange County Animal Services posted to its Facebook page Friday, discussing the hundreds of animals stored at the shelter and asking local residents for support.

The Chase Animal Rescue and Sanctuary — a nonprofit rescue in Webster for primates, tortoises, exotic birds, deer and more — is set to run through the summer and host a variety of animal-themed events.

Animal foster/adoption group has several fundraising efforts underwayThe W.A.G.S. Animal Rescue celebrated its second anniversary last week, and the nonprofit has announced some ambitious expansion plans. We also want to make those facilities available for other smaller rescues which, like W.A.G.S., struggle to get donations to cover more than the medical care needed by the animals, W.A.G.S. Establishing the Heather Neil Memorial Caregiver Assistance Fund, which will assist pet owners who are providing extensive care to a family member. The organization believes that pet owners should not be forced to choose between keeping their furry loved ones healthy or providing care for family members with illnesses, the W.A.G.S.