JACKSON, MI – American 1 Credit Union is dedicated to the communities they serve and feel strongly about giving back. On Saturday, February 9 from 10am to 2pm, thirty local pet vendors were in the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds for the American 1 Paws & Claws Pet Expo.
This free event was a fundraising event for the Cascades Humane Society (CHS). All vendor booth fees, concession proceeds, craft area donations, and pet photo contest proceeds were donated to CHS. CHS also accepted several items for the shelter such as pet food, toys, litter, etc.
This event featured a Pet Fashion at 12pm. There were thirteen dogs and one cat in this year’s expo. The only cat, named Archer, took this year’s Top Dog Model award, leaving American 1 staff members pleasantly surprised! “I guess we’ll have to rework the name of the award”, said Jayme Bicknell Event Coordinator for American 1 Credit Union, “We were very excited to have a cat in the show, and we’ll be sure to rename the award for next year to be more cat friendly,” she continued.
For a $1 donation guests could enter their favorite pet photo into our “Cutest Pet” Photo Contest. This year a lab named Roger too the title of “Cutest Pet”, winning a $25 gift card to Pet Supplies Plus.
Overall over $1,740 was raised for the Cascades Humane Society. American 1 Credit Union rounded that dollar amount up to an even $2,000. The credit union makes no proceeds on this event, and even covers the costs of all of the rentals beyond what they donate.
There were also several animals available for adoption from vendors such as The Cascades Humane Society, Last Day Dog Rescue, Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue, Jaxon Kennel Club, and Unleashed… Under Control.
2013 Paws & Claws Vendors:
American 1 Credit Union
Cascades Humane Society
Forgotten Felines
Invisible Fencing Mid-State, LLC
Unleashed and Lovin’ It!
Custom Canine Couture
Columbia Animal Clinic
Tupperware
Blankies N Beds
Unleashed…UnderControl
Last Day Dog Rescue
Jaxon Kennel Club
Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue
Little Bit of Everything
Sam’s Club
Barn Buddy’s 4-H Group
Thirty-One
Carolyn’s Originals
Curly’s Canine Barkery
Advanced K-9 Academy
Caribbean Lou
Pet Supplies Plus
Scentsy
Creature Comforts Pet Resort
Origami Owl Custom Jewelry
Tails to Whiskers Mobile Pet Grooming
American Cancer Society
Pet Stop Hidden Fence
Crossroads Animal Hospital
For over 60 years, American 1 Credit Union has given back to their community with the support of their more than 50,000 members and hundreds of partner companies. American 1 Credit Union serves Jackson, Calhoun, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. Visit www.american1cu.org for more information.