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North Strand kennel lock-in raises awareness and funds for shelter
Summary
People spent hours inside kennels at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach for the sixth annual Kennel Lock-In fundraiser to raise money and highlight the need for adoptions; participants and the shelter live streamed parts of the event.
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People spent hours inside kennels at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach as part of the Annual Kennel Lock-In Fundraiser. The event, now in its sixth year, had participants stay in kennels alongside animals to experience shelter conditions and to raise money for the shelter’s operations. Organizers and some participants streamed portions of the day online to broaden reach and to encourage adoptions or fostering. Throughout the day, participants completed challenges and activities tied to fundraising goals.
Key details:
- The fundraiser is the sixth annual Kennel Lock-In held at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.
- Participants stayed inside kennels with animals for set periods to better understand daily shelter conditions.
- Staff described the event as a way to emphasize the importance of finding animals foster or permanent homes.
- The shelter and participants live streamed parts of the event to raise funds and promote adoptions.
- Fundraising was supported by timed challenges and activities during the lock-in.
Summary:
The event combined fundraising with a public demonstration of shelter life to help generate donations and attention for adoption and fostering. Undetermined at this time.
