During the month of November, the Cape Coral Animal Shelter held a community wide fundraiser, “Paws for a Cause.” With the help of volunteers and several local businesses, the shelter raised over $2,000 to support its life-saving work.

With the help of a committee, led by Linda Biondi, 20 businesses sold “paws” and displayed them at their places of business. While every business did a great job promoting this fundraiser, Paradise Deli was the winner, selling the most paws.

“We are still trying to come up with creative ways to raise funds, and this idea was so much fun,” said CCAS Executive Director Liz McCauley. “We grateful to the wonderful business that participated. We are very fortunate to have the continued support of this amazing community, and they never disappoint.”

Businesses participating included Paradise Deli, Hooked Island Grill, Family Hardware of Fort Myers, Family Hardware of Cape Coral, Zak’s Jewelry, Zirilli’s Chilly Treats, Wicked Dolphin Distillery, Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park, Viscaya-Del Prado Veterinary Hospital, JP Sports, Sidecar Treats, Monkey Bar, Backstreets Sports Bar, Salon Santina’s, The Dog Wash, Titi-Tata Thrift Boutique, Penny’s Coffee Bar, Carried Away Gifts, Nail Attractions by Hillary and Stuf A Bagel.

The mission of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter is to engage a special bond between people and animals by means of adoption services, medical care, education and training for the prevention of cruelty and abandonment. The shelter provides a safe place where animals will remain until they are placed in qualified, forever homes.

The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is at 325 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. For more information about the facility, please call 239-850-2020 or visit CapeCoralAnimalShelter.com.