For The Pets And Their Families

The annual Wags and Whiskers event, a fundraiser for the RockbridgeAnimalAlliance,tookplaceSunday,June9,atGreat Valley Farm Brewery and Winery. Money raised from the event supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to keep pets and families together through such programs as the pet food pantry, low-cost spay and neuter and veterinary assistance. TOP LEFT, attendees enjoy the breath-taking views while enjoying their beverages. TOP RIGHT, Ben Worth, vice president of student affairs at Mountain Gateway Community College, chats with bikers visiting from out of town. ABOVE, Maurine Houser, board chair of the Rockbridge Animal Alliance, gets an affectionate greeting from Jack while his owner Eddie Black looks on. AT LEFT, The Ruckus Bluegrass Band performs for the crowd. (Joann Ware photos)