Community supports WhiskerFest 2025
WHISKERFEST 2025 — The Hancock County Humane Foundation’s third-annual WhiskerFest fundraiser at the Lauttamus Event Center in Weirton raised more than $20,000 on July 26. All of the proceeds raised will go toward assisting the cats and kittens being cared for at the foundation. The more than 100 felines awaiting a forever home can be adopted or fostered by contacting the HCHF in New Cumberland at (304) 224-2590 or visit hancockhumane.org. -- Contributed
Hawaiian-themed cupcakes were donated by Sweet Temptations and cookies were made by Ila Nelson to help with the fundraiser
A vast selection of merchandise, much of which pertained to cats, was donated as prizes in this year’s Chinese auction, held during the HCHF’s annual fundraiser, WhiskerFest 2025
HCHF volunteer Hollie Babik did some emcee work during this year’s WhiskerFest 2025
Heritage Veterinary Care staff supported the HCHF at this year’s WhiskerFest. Attending were, from left, Spencer Blumenschein, HCHF volunteer Joyce Znoy, Kayln Ledger and Kendra DeWess
HCHF Treasurer Karen Rine, left, along with volunteer Julie Uselton, were among those helping to support the foundation’s felines
HCHF President Cari McIntyre, left, enjoyed the annual fundraiser with volunteer Cheryl Russell
Sarah Moses and Amanda Zirkle assisted at the merchandise table during the WhiskerFest event. The women helped to support this year’s fundraiser, which raised more than $20,000 for HCHF cats
HCHF Vice President Tom Goff spun the Catnip Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win.
HCHF Secretary Tami VanCamp and volunteer Cheryl Russell shared an evening of friendship in their Hawaiian apparel during WhiskerFest
HCHF volunteer Victoria Deering and her husband, Rich Deering, were among the vendors at this year’s WhiskerFest. The couple sold merchandise from their business, Artisans Creation Studio in Weirton
Volunteer Kim Smuck, below, helped in adorning MikeBrunner’s attire
Mike Brunner, a volunteer with the Hancock County Humane Foundation, kept with the WhiskerFest theme, “Sand, Sun and Saving Strays.”
WHISKERFEST 2025 — The Hancock County Humane Foundation’s third-annual WhiskerFest fundraiser at the Lauttamus Event Center in Weirton raised more than $20,000 on July 26. All of the proceeds raised will go toward assisting the cats and kittens being cared for at the foundation. The more than 100 felines awaiting a forever home can be adopted or fostered by contacting the HCHF in New Cumberland at (304) 224-2590 or visit hancockhumane.org. -- Contributed
Hawaiian-themed cupcakes were donated by Sweet Temptations and cookies were made by Ila Nelson to help with the fundraiser
A vast selection of merchandise, much of which pertained to cats, was donated as prizes in this year’s Chinese auction, held during the HCHF’s annual fundraiser, WhiskerFest 2025
HCHF volunteer Hollie Babik did some emcee work during this year’s WhiskerFest 2025
Heritage Veterinary Care staff supported the HCHF at this year’s WhiskerFest. Attending were, from left, Spencer Blumenschein, HCHF volunteer Joyce Znoy, Kayln Ledger and Kendra DeWess
HCHF Treasurer Karen Rine, left, along with volunteer Julie Uselton, were among those helping to support the foundation’s felines
HCHF President Cari McIntyre, left, enjoyed the annual fundraiser with volunteer Cheryl Russell
Sarah Moses and Amanda Zirkle assisted at the merchandise table during the WhiskerFest event. The women helped to support this year’s fundraiser, which raised more than $20,000 for HCHF cats
HCHF Vice President Tom Goff spun the Catnip Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win.
HCHF Secretary Tami VanCamp and volunteer Cheryl Russell shared an evening of friendship in their Hawaiian apparel during WhiskerFest
HCHF volunteer Victoria Deering and her husband, Rich Deering, were among the vendors at this year’s WhiskerFest. The couple sold merchandise from their business, Artisans Creation Studio in Weirton
Volunteer Kim Smuck, below, helped in adorning MikeBrunner’s attire
Mike Brunner, a volunteer with the Hancock County Humane Foundation, kept with the WhiskerFest theme, “Sand, Sun and Saving Strays.”
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WEIRTON -- The Hancock County Humane Foundation held its annual WhiskerFest fundraiser July 26 at the Lauttamus Event Center in Weirton. Volunteers and board members expressed their "deepest appreciation to our supporters, volunteers and sponsors, for their contributions to the outstanding success of WhiskerFest 2025." This year's theme was "Sun, Sand and Saving Strays. The evening featured a Hawaiian theme, featuring an array of foods, drinks, dancing, singing and prize giveaways. All funds raised, which totaled more than $20,000, will be used exclusively for the benefit of cats in the foundation's care, as they await their forever homes, board members stated.
Gary Conley, known as disc jockey Gcon, and his sister, Charity Smith, served as the evening's entertainment. Organizers noted the entertainment portion of the event had the crowd dancing and singing karaoke.
A 50/50 drawing resulted in the winner receiving more than $500. However, the individual who won the drawing chose to donate the money back to the HCHF. The evening's additional drawings and giveaways were a success as well, officials noted.
"Everyone loved the prizes that were won," officials commented. The event helped generate a significant amount of money for the humane foundation and organizers stated everyone is already looking forward to next year's WhiskerFest 2026 event.