CAToberfest returns Oct. 11

Published 11:47 am Sunday, September 21, 2014

Proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.
Proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.

The seventh annual CAToberfest – a celebration of cats – comes to the Maple Valley Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The event runs 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, 22010 SE 248th St., Maple Valley. It is a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting South County Cats’ spay/neuter programs.

There will be raffles, affordable gifts and crafts, CAToberfest T-shirts, tours, kids activities and refreshments.

The program also includes a guest appearance from Internet supercats Oskar & Klaus. The feline adventure duo will have copies of their new illustrated book on hand, “Oskar & Klaus: The Search for Bigfoot.”

Speakers include:

• Dr. Gene Mueller, director – Regional Animal Services – King County – “The Impact of Spay and Neuter on the Shelter Population”

• Scott Fraser – The Humane Society for Seattle/King County – “Pet Guardian Program – Planning for your Pet’s Future”

• Ask the Vet” with Dr. Reed

Admission is free. A donation of canned cat food is appreciated.

South County Cats is an all-volunteer, local, nonprofit organization. All proceeds benefit spay/neuter programs in South King County and surrounding communities.

To learn more, visit www.southcountycats.com or www.petfinder.com.