BRAWA raises funds through inaugural chili dinner

Scott Burchett,

GLASGOW, Ky. – It’s a case of dinner going to the dogs, and cats.

The calendar still shows winter and the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA) took advantage of the season to raise money for their animal shelter in Glasgow.

From traditional chili to white chili with chicken and black beans, there was plenty of variety to appeal to almost any taste. There was also a dessert table to end dinner on a sweet note. And, who could resist visiting with the dogs and cats during dinner? Although the adoption center was closed for the day, donors were still able to visit with the dogs and cats available for adoption.

While it may have been the first year BRAWA served chili to benefit the dogs and cats needing a home, it is one of a list of events the shelter holds throughout the year to raise funds to meet the financial needs to keep the shelter in operation.

Of course, those events not only raise funds for the animal shelter, they also build awareness of the animal shelter and help drive adoptions. According to Connie Greer, the manager of the BRAWA facility, more dogs and cat have been adopted this year than last year.
Although taking care of a building full of cats and dogs is a seven-day-a-week job, these faces look awfully thankful for the food and temporary home. Even though the event was not an adoption event, it was a good way to get to know some dogs and cats,  possibly find a furry companion and maybe a future dinner date.

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