Pawty Raises $17,000

BOONE, Iowa---The Boone Area Humane Society's first ever Pawty 4 Paws drew over 300 people and raised $17,000.  On the KWBG Tuned In Program Thursday, Dora Burma said the fund raiser was even more successful than expected.  She says they are already talking about an event for next year.  Proceeds are targeted for capital improvements to the shelter and Heidi Drees-White, Executive Director said work has already begun on the old shelter building.  She said making the old shelter usable is estimated at $35,000.  A grant from the Leonard Good Trust is already being applied to the project.