It was raining cats and dogs at the Irish Harp Pub on Sunday — in more ways than one.
Despite stormy conditions, from 12 to 8 p.m. the patio at the Harp was bustling with furry friends out enjoying the PAWsitive Patio event.
The afternoon featured the Harp’s dog-friendly menu, a 50/50 raffle and a chance to hear from R.E.B.E.L. Dog Rescue about the pups up for adoption.
The rescue operation works alongside shelters in Texas, Hamilton, Ont., northern Manitoba and surrenders here in Niagara.
Co-founder Kathryn Gibbs said that fundraising is intrinsic to operations and allows the group to make donations to other charities around the region.
“We’ve partnered with a lot of community organizations, which is really important to us,” Gibbs said.
They often give extra food donations and funding to women’s shelters, she said.
R.E.B.E.L. Dog Rescue has been in operation for four years and has saved more than 1,000 dogs to date.
Six dogs are currently in foster care right now and up for adoption.
“Out of our last transport more than half were adopted,” Gibbs said.
R.E.B.E.L. will be in Boston Pizza St. Catharines on Ontario Street on Sunday, July 28.
For more information, check out rebeldogrescue.com.
