'Spay-Ghetti' fundraiser to help animal shelter pay bills

A newly organized fundraising committee for Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock met to plan fundraisers to help pay the shelter's average $10,000 a month veterinary bills.

Members discussed the "Spay-Ghetti and No Balls Fundraiser" sponsored by Camp Bow Wow in McHenry, with all of the proceeds going to Helping Paws. Jimano's Pizzeria will cater the "Spay-Ghetti" dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Admission is $15 or $7 for children, age 12 and younger. For details on Camp Bow Wow, call (815) 385 7297.

Vote for the "Pooped Pup Contest" or spin the "Camp Bow Wow Wheel of Fabulous Prizes."

To join the fundraising committee, to volunteer or to adopt a cat or dog, contact Helping Paws at (815) 338-4400 or visit helpingpaws.net.