LEWISTON – The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has named the winners of its Cold Paws, Warm Heart annual raffle.
With more than $12,500 in ticket sales, the winners are Saundra Martel of Turner, winning $500 of home heating assistance and a handmade quilt; Joe Valecko of Lewiston, with $300 of home heating assistance; Barbara Provencher of Falmouth, with $200 of home heating assistance; and Mary Brown of Rumford, with $100 of home heating assistance.
All proceeds benefit the humane society.
The society provides a safe haven for more than 3,000 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens.
The society is located at 55 Strawberry Ave. Those interested in learning more about volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal can call 207-783-2311, visit SavingPetsInMaine.org or follow them on Facebook.
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