Appliance Center, 321 Illinois Avenue, Maumee, will host Rescue in the 419, the area’s largest animal adoption event, on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year’s event will feature activities for pets and kids, food trucks, the opportunity to meet dozens of adoptable pets and a chance to win prizes.
Sponsors have donated a Maytag PetPro washer and dryer, a catnapper recliner, and Electroluxpet vacuums for a raffle to benefit animal rescue charities. There also will be a scavenger hunt for a chance to win Appliance Center gift cards, gift baskets and other prizes.
In partnership with Buckeye Broadband and Whirlpool, last year’s Rescue in the 419 was a success, with more than 30 dogs and cats finding forever homes.
Organizations taking part in this year’s event are Toledo Humane Society, Wood County Humane Society, Lucas County Canine Care and Control, Planned Pethood, Inc., Compassionate Care Sanctuary, Toledo’s PET Bull Project, Humane Ohio, Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter, Humane Ohio, Ohio Small Dog Rescue, the Orphan Kittens Club and Saints Elsewhere Pet Rescue.
In addition to rescue organizations, several pet-related businesses will offer products and services to benefit pets.
The event also will feature special savings of up to 50 percent off on in-stock selections of furniture, mattresses and appliances.
“We are thrilled to host Rescue in the 419 and help connect pets with loving homes,” said John Oswald, co-owner of Appliance Center. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this fun event for a great cause.”
