Event brings the heat with focus on pet adoption

  • A large, open-sided tent provided much-needed shade and a place to sit down during the Lake Oconee Humane Society benefit event.
    A large, open-sided tent provided much-needed shade and a place to sit down during the Lake Oconee Humane Society benefit event.
  • The volunteers of Lake Oconee Humane Society with 8-year-old Tripp and four of the puppies available for adoption.
    The volunteers of Lake Oconee Humane Society with 8-year-old Tripp and four of the puppies available for adoption.
  • Kelsey and Lisa Petty held one of the 9-week-old puppies waiting for adoption.
    Kelsey and Lisa Petty held one of the 9-week-old puppies waiting for adoption.
  • A perfect match with a Corvette from Jimmy Britt Chevrolet GMC and Pitter Kalpak Goughnour.
    A perfect match with a Corvette from Jimmy Britt Chevrolet GMC and Pitter Kalpak Goughnour.
  • Charla Anderson and Trey Walker with T.A.G Team Mixology were on hand to quench thirst in high heat.
    Charla Anderson and Trey Walker with T.A.G Team Mixology were on hand to quench thirst in high heat.
  • From Texas visiting their grandparents were Penny and Weston Lee.
    From Texas visiting their grandparents were Penny and Weston Lee.
  • Mark the Magic Man was up to his usual tricks with Calloway and Carter White.
    Mark the Magic Man was up to his usual tricks with Calloway and Carter White.

    The Vining Group had a customer and community appreciation event Saturday benefiting the Lake Oconee Humane Society (LOHS), formerly known as the Oconee Regional Humane Society, at the Village Park grounds in Greensboro.

    Adorable 8-week-old puppies and an 8-year-old dog named Tripp were looking for their forever homes from LOHS. Vehicles and boats from Jimmy Britt Chevrolet and Skier’s Marine/ Mastercraft were on show. Beer, wine, and specialty mixes from T.A.G. Team Mixology were available, along with Dough Daddy Dough, Lobster Dogs, and Kona Ice food trucks.

    Golfers could test their skills in various contests on a golf stimulator from Dryvebox ATL, and Hunter Grayson provided live music. Youngsters enjoyed a bounce house and entertainment from Mark the Magic Man.

    Lake Oconee Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in Greene and Putnam counties. Interested persons who want to foster, adopt a dog or cat, or volunteer may contact LOHS at 706-454-1508 or email lohs@lohspets.org.

    The Vining Group hosted this event. Keller Williams Lake Oconee is located at 1041 Village Park Lane, Suite 104, Greensboro, and can be reached at 706-430-3073.

    The Vining Group