Lake Oconee Humane Society

The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions. CONTRIBUTED

The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions. CONTRIBUTED

LOHS readies for ‘Wine, Wags, and Whiskers’

Lake Oconee Humane Society (LOHS) is preparing to host its fourth-annual “Wine, Wags, and Whiskers” fundraiser. The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions.
Hank. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Hank. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Pets with Santa 2024

The annual Pets with Santa 2024 was a fun event once again with lots of furry friends getting together with Santa for Christmas.This great event was held once again at The Grove in Harbor Club and was open to the public.
The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

Local animal rescues receive spay/neuter grants

Every year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture awards grants to animal shelters and rescues through its Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, which aims to provide financial assistance for procedures that target pet overpopulation.