Bow Wow Luau & the Cat’s Meow celebrates 10 years of raising money for needy animals

The event raises money to help save lives of homeless and abused dogs and cats in our community

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - This year marks the 10-year anniversary of The Bow Wow Luau & the Cat’s Meow, which raises money to help save lives of homeless and abused dogs and cats in our community.

Organizers of the event have raised and donated more than $65,000 to animal rescue groups in the Cape Fear region.

The 10th annual Bow Wow Luau and Cat's Meow event is May 31. (Source: Bow Wow Luau) — The 10th annual Bow Wow Luau and Cat's Meow event is May 31. (Source: Bow Wow Luau)(Bow Wow Luau | Bow Wow Luau)

The event, at Shell Island Resort on Friday, May 31, includes live music and a Hawaiian Hula dancing performance.

North Carolina is ranked forth in the nation of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation

Trish Arnold organizes the annual event. She is the founder of a group called Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals, Inc., a Best Friends Network Partner. Arnold said Best Friends is leading the way on a bold initiative to make our country no kill by 2025.

More information is available here.

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