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Designer Purrrse Bingo

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Get ready for a glamorous night out with a cause! Join us Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Springfield Elks for Designer Purrrse Bingo, an unforgettable evening benefiting the animals in need at the Foundation for TJO Animals. Doors open at 6:00 PM, the first game starts at 6:45 PM — and trust us, this is not your grandma’s bingo.

✨ What’s in store:

Each ticket includes a 10-game packet & dabber to mark your cards.

NEW this year: two designer bags per round—double the fun, double the stakes!

Featuring an exclusive Louis Vuitton Bonus Game (purse lovers, this one’s for you).

Door prizes, raffles, refreshments, and a cash bar to toast your wins.

Plus an Adopt & Rescue Bag Raffle Table — score a stylish statement piece, while supporting rescue efforts.

🎤 Emceed by Leah Rantz of Lazer 99.3 — bringing the energy, the laughs, and maybe a few surprises.

💵 Price info & extras:

Tickets: $50 each

Want to bring your friends? Grab a table for 10 seats for $450

Add-ons: more bingo packets, extra cards, special game cards (including that LV game) all available

Come for the purses. Stay for the paws. Help animals get the care they deserve. Let’s make it a night to remember — stylish, fun, and full of heart.

*If you’re interested in being an event sponsor, please contact [email protected]. We are still looking for our Partner sponsor, which features a full program add, table signs and more!

18th Annual Pawzaar for TJO Animals

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Our longest-running fundraiser is back for year 18-the holiday Pawzaar!

This craft fair will feature 30-40 local vendors selling their hand-made products, a donation-only bake sale and drinks, over 30 raffles including a scratch ticket Christmas wreath worth over $200, and discounted pet merchandise for sale from TJO! Enjoy holiday music while shopping and snacking!

This event is run by the Foundation for TJO Animals, a 501c3 nonprofit that raises funds that provide resources and support for critical veterinary care and enrichment for the animals at the Thomas J O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center serving Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.

Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 10am to 3pm at 52 Sumner in Springfield for some festive fun-all to raise money for the animals at TJO!

W.F. Young Appoints Audra Mulligan as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Development 

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EAST LONGMEADOW —  W.F. Young, a global leader in animal health products such as Absorbine® and The Missing Link®, today announced the appointment of Audra Mulligan as director of Regulatory Affairs and Development. 

Mulligan will help the company achieve its goals and objectives by directing the regulatory compliance process and technical product development. Additionally, she will oversee W.F. Young’s global compliance regulations and liaise with legal counsel and regulatory consultants. 

“Audra’s experience and expertise will be an incredible addition to our team,” said Jaime McKinley, president of W.F. Young. “As our company commemorates its 130th anniversary, it’s additions like Audra that speak to W.F. Young’s commitment to growth, innovation and a forward-looking vision.” 

Mulligan spent the last decade in regulatory management and customer service. She has additional certifications in pest management and horticulture. 

“I’m thrilled to become a part of W.F. Young’s rich history of providing high-quality products and exceptional customer care,” she said. “Every day there is a new opportunity to enrich the lives of our customers, and the animals they care for. As an owner of horses and dogs myself, I’m excited to combine my professional expertise with my love for animals, to help them live happier and healthier lives.”