State Rep. Andrew Chesney | Facebook
State Rep. Andrew Chesney | Facebook
State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has announced he is hosting a pet rescue fair with Friends Forever Humane Society. The event allows area residents to connect with adoptable pets, learn about state programs, and take advantage of half-priced cat adoptions.
“There is always a need for responsible pet owners to share their love and homes with furry friends seeking their forever homes,” Chesney – himself an owner of a rescue Labrador – posted in a news release. “We hope that this will help begin the process of placing available rescue pets with loving owners in time for the Holiday Season.”
The Pet Rescue Fair is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Friends Forever Humane Society at 966 West Rudy Road in Freeport. Donations of pet food or supplies are accepted and visitors can meet Chesney and the staff at the Humane Society.
Friends Forever Humane Society is a nonprofit focused on the welfare of companion animals. The shelter does not receive funding from city, county or state taxes. Founded in 1953, and thanks to generous donors and volunteers, Friends Forever Humane Society has helped over 10,000 animals in need.
Earlier this month, Chesney hosted a prescription drug drop-off event in Durand. The public was encouraged to drop off unused or outdated prescription drugs in exchange for a 3’ x 5’ American flag. All collected medications were incinerated.
In June, Chesney launched a campaign against what he called anti-gun amendments to House Bill 562, also known as the FOID overhaul.
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