Dog agility demonstrations will return to the Ramona Humane Society on Saturday as part of its 10th annual Oktoberfest.
Pet adoptions will cost only $25 during Saturday's 10th annual Ramona Humane Society Oktoberfest.
"We have tons of puppies," said Jeff Sheppard, CEO of the San Jacinto shelter that is housing about 400 animals. "We are running out of room."
An all-new kids' zone will offer game booths and activities to keep children busy and also raise funds for the nonprofit to continue its mission of fostering the humane treatment of animals.
Sheppard said there are two big changes this year. One is that there will be no free spay or neuter vouchers given out.
"This is not fiscally viable for us right now," he said. "We gave out over 3,000 last year and it took until July for us to get done (with the operations)."
He said after the first of the year, the shelter plans to implement a pilot program for Hemet and San Jacinto residents that should help with the goal of stemming the pet overpopulation problem in our area.
The other change is that a beer garden will be offered - set up in the fenced off dog park area, across the driveway from the shelter's buildings.
"Our sponsors are very reliable and generous," said Sheppard. "Small Animal Care Center, Bank of Hemet, SJ Medical Clinic/Urgent Care and Soboba Casino are all helping us subsidize the reduced adoption fees."
He said all available animals are still vaccinated, spayed or neutered and go to their new homes with a collar, leash and other items. The revenue that is lost on the discounted adoptions is made up by the sponsors.
Last year's Oktoberfest attracted 5,200 visitors that resulted in 230 adoptions for the day. In conjunction with the ASPCA's National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month, adoptions after Saturday will still be discounted at $50 through October. Regular fees are about $100 and up.
Sheppard said a full force of volunteers will be on site to help process adoptions, sell raffle tickets for a state-of-the-art outdoor barbecue grill and help with children's activities.
The shelter is at 690 Humane Way (off Seventh St.) in San Jacinto. Entry is free and parking is available for $2.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information, 951-654-8002 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 951-654-8002 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or www.ramonahumanesociety.org
Also Saturday;
Hemet Farmers Market; visit www.hemetfarmersmarket.com
Fair at Perris Fairgrounds; visit www.socalfair.com
Soboba St. Joseph Church 100th Anniversary; visit www.soboba-nsn.gov
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