SPCA Serves Up Tom & Atticus at Dinner with the Animals

The hosted its 8th annual Dinner with the Animals at the on May 11.

The darling of the evening was Atticus M. Finch, the mini-schnauzer famous for his hiking adventures with human companion Tom Ryan, author of “following atticus.” Joining the party was also William, a 15-year-old mini-schnauzer that Atticus and Tom had adopted just a week before.

Executive Director Heather Faria announced the SPCA has raised over $750,000 in the initial phase of the capital campaign to build a new home. The public phase of the campaign will launch this summer.

Doug Sampson, CFO of the , received a standing ovation when he announced a $100,000 gift to name the lobby of the new shelter in memory of his late wife, Jennifer, a devoted dog lover.

Later in the evening, the crowd pledged an additional $23,000 towards construction of the maternity and isolation suite of the new shelter.

The dinner broke records in raising $79,000 for the animals in one night.
 
About the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA
For 100 years, the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA has been dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.  The SPCA helps over 1,500 animals annually, providing food, shelter, medical care and a chance for a new home. The organization’s pet adoption, pet food pantry, and humane education programs collectively touch the lives of several thousand children, adults and families each year. To learn more, please visit www.concordspca.org.