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| Written by Jesse Trimble | |||
| Wednesday, 05 May 2010 08:00 | |||
A gathering of four-legged friends — tails wagging and tongues hanging — took over the RE/MAX parking lot Saturday afternoon and early evening for the first Olive’s Hope Pet Rescue fundraiser.  RE/MAX teamed up with the nonprofit organization to help raise money to assist homeless animals by offering a silent auction, a dog agility training course, several local vendors, food, and, of course, dogs for adoption. Members of the community also brought furry friends to mingle and enjoy the sunshine. Carolyn Karns, Olive’s Hope Pet Rescue co-founder, said she was overjoyed by the turnout. “RE/MAX did all of this,” she said. “We’ve been so busy lately doing what we do, and I can’t even say thank you enough. They’ve been incredible.” Gayle DeHoff, a broker with RE/MAX, said the fundraiser was all for Olive’s Hope and the animals they save. “We’re just trying to get these little guys adopted before they’re scheduled for euthanasia,” she said, adding that she also was impressed not only by the turnout, but also by all the businesses that chipped in to help. “So many people have helped,” she said. “It’s fantastic.” When all was said and done, after gift certificates were auctioned off and a flat-screen LCD television was given away, the fundraiser pulled in more than $2,100. The original goal was $2,000. “I can’t thank everyone enough,” DeHoff said. She plans to bring back the event next year. Madelynn Yalowitz, a fifth-grader, volunteered her Saturday afternoon alongside a black-and-white spotted dog named Cookie. “I just wanted to help, because we found this dog in Louisburg, and I wanted to help find her a home,” she said. Sharon Woodrum of Personable Pets Dog Training, co-founder of Olive’s Hope and also owner of the famous Olive, was on site to help with dog agility training. Owners practiced having their dogs run through tunnels and jump over hurdles. “We also teach house manners and have recently introduced doggie dancing,” Woodrum said of Personable Pets Dog Training, which has been in the area for four years. “Olive’s Hope — they’re great at what they do,” she said. “We were honored to be part of this.” Even veterinarian Dr. Fred DeHoff made an appearance at the event, although many there may not have recognized him: He was dressed as a dog. After the success of Saturday’s event, Louisburg residents may see RE/MAX and Olive’s Hope get together in years to come to make the fundraiser a recurring event. Although the fundraiser was scheduled to offered tethered hot-air balloon rides, the relatively high winds Saturday prevented the balloon from taking off. Anyone with questions about silent-auction items can contact Renee Worthington at 837-4245.
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