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MISSION.

Join us at upcoming events and help create second chances for pets in need.

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Upcoming events.

United Fidelity Community Days

United Fidelity Community Days are free annual family events hosted by United Fidelity Bank featuring free food, kids' activities, and local non-profit booths.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH 10:00AM TO 1:00PM

500 E Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, IN

• FREE to attend
• FREE hot dogs, popcorn, sno cones & snacks
• Local non-profit organizations booths
• WKDQ live remote broadcast
• Register to win give-a-ways
• Inflatables for kids to enjoy
• Entertainment provided by Nick Smith, Hadi Funster Clowns, Boom Squad, and The Mount Vernon Cheerleaders

Volunteer Sign up Sheet coming soon.

Shelter Grand Opening & Free Adoption Day

Join us in an official ribbon cutting grand opening of the new shelter. Enjoy food trucks, meet and greets with animals and enjoy free adoptions funded by the ASPCA. Ribbon cutting will be on August 29th at noon.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH - SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH 12 PM - 5 PM

6500 Leonard Rd N, Mount Vernon, IN 4762

Mount Vernon River Days

River Days is held right on the Ohio riverfront downtown Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The festival is held to remember the rich historic heritage enjoyed by the Ohio River town. This year the tradition will continue with family favorite events, entertainment, and of course the scrumptious food booths.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

Downtown Mount Vernon.

For event information, visit Mount Vernon River Days website.

Volunteer Sign up Sheet coming soon.

Kunsfest

Join us for New Harmony’s German heritage and arts festival, featuring arts, crafts, antiques, historical craft demonstrations, German food (and non-German food), entertainment and more!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

Main Street, New Harmony, IN 47631

Follow @VisitNewHarmony on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Volunteer Sign up Sheet coming soon.

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

Every October the West Side Nut Club organizes and sponsors a mammoth Fall Festival in Evansville, IN. This is a week-long gala on the west side along Franklin Street with free entertainment, carnival attractions, over 137 food booths, amateur talent competitions and on the last day, a huge parade. This event attracts over 200,000 people to the West Side & is considered to be one of the largest street festivals in the United States.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

2201 W Franklin St #2, Evansville, IN 47712

For event information, check out West Side Nut Club Fall Festival website.

Click below to sign up to work our booth!

Chili & Bake Sale with Cash Raffle

Join us at the Mount Vernon IGA for our annual chili and bake sale. Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win $999.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

 

​1320 Main St, Mt Vernon, IN 47620

Annual Auction & Dinner

Save the date for our annual live and silent auction. You don't want to miss our biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets will go on sale in November.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH

 

Contact Us

Have a question? We'd be happy to help!

ADDRESS

6500 Leonard Rd N, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

PHONE

812-838-3211

EMAIL

SHELTER HOURS

Monday: 12-5 pm

Tuesday: 12-5 pm

Wednesday: 12- 5 pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 12-5 pm

Saturday: 10am -2 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

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