In an effort to have some fun and continue to raise funds for the shelter animals, Niagara County SPCA is asking the community to submit photos of their pets to the “Cutest Quarantined Pet Contest” to find out who has the cutest pet sheltering in place during COVID-19. Is your pet taking lots of naps? Does he or she enjoy watching movies and eating snacks? We want to know!

Prizes for the winners who receive the most votes at $1 a vote include coronavirus must-haves like a year of free pizza from Just Pizza in Amherst, a one-year subscription to Netflix, and a fish tank filled with quarantine gifts!

There is no cost to submit a photo of your pet. The contest will run from now to Saturday, May 23.

Now is a better time than ever to stay active, stay connected with others via social media, support local charities, and of course...enjoy a nice run with your four-legged friend!

With the Run for Dogs Virtual 5k, you can combine your two favorite things: running & your dog! Although we can’t congregate in groups, we can still come together as a virtual community and enjoy fun, fitness, charity, social sharing and walking!

For $25 you can register to take part in the Run for Dogs 5k Virtual Run (or walk) and raise funds for Niagara County SPCA.

Registration includes: a T-shirt; race bib; finisher medal and your results posted online!

To join the 5k, you must register before June 1. Then you can complete your 5k (3.1) miles anytime in the month of May or June. Send your results on the online form and then celebrate your accomplishment!

In an effort to continue to raise funds for the shelter animals during the pandemic, Niagara County SPCA is selling “This Shirt Saves Animals” T-shirts and tank tops.

The shirts range from $24.99 - $26.99 and there are kids shirts, too! The shirts do exactly what they say because every purchase goes directly to helping homeless and neglected animals in need