Beulah is available for adoption at PAWS & More in Washington, IA.

PAWS & More Animal Shelter in Washington is hoping to have plenty to be thankful for this holiday season with their annual online auction fundraiser.

The public can place bids on a variety of items on the shelter’s Facebook page now through Sunday, November 28th, and the winning bidders can pick up their items during the shelter’s holiday open house on Saturday, December 4th from noon-four p.m. Shelter Director Amber Talbot says this is the non-profit organization’s second-largest fundraiser of the year, made possible by the community’s donation of auction items, “We are just so, so appreciative of the generous business support that we receive. We have so many private citizens bringing us items, a lot of businesses donate for the event and some of our staff put items together as well.”

Talbot adds this is an easy way to get some holiday shopping done early and know that you’re helping local animals in search of their forever home. She also reminds residents in Washington, Kalona, Riverside, or Wellman who are in the giving spirit to consider setting up a monthly donation to the shelter through their water bill. You can find a link for that and to see the animals currently available for adoption by clicking here.