LAURINBURG — On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Scotland County Humane Society will host its “Rock This Town ’60s Style” fundraising event at the Scotch Meadows Country Club from 6:30 to 10 p.m. All proceeds raised by the event will help provide animals with medical care such as vaccinations and spaying or neutering before adoption.

“Our shelter spends a lot on the medical fund. A lot of people don’t know this: Our shelter, Scotland County Humane Society, it’s not run by the county. It’s a non-profit,” said Wanda Livingston, president of Scotland County Humane Society. “We depend on contributions, donations to keep going.”

Melinda McMillan, director of Scotland County Humane Society, estimates that Scotland and surrounding counties take in a total of 1,800 to 2,400 animals each year.

“We all work really hard, it’s just … if you don’t have the money to save ‘em, it’s hard to save more,” said McMillan.

The event on Jan. 26 will follow a 1960s theme, encouraging participants to sport their favorite tie-dye T-shirt, bell-bottom jeans or other ‘60s specific attire.

In addition, the event will include a silent auction of pottery, jewelry, paintings, gift baskets and other items. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with craft beers and wine. A DJ will also provide live entertainment.

Tickets for the event are $40 per person and are available for purchase from the following locations: Scotland Motors, Scotland Bling, Art By Design, Health Innovations Pharmacy of Laurinburg and the Scotland County Humane Society.

The Scotland County Humane Society also hosts “Wine and Ales for Wagging Tails” every other year to help raise money for the shelter.

According to Livingston, the shelter takes in an average of 40 or more dogs per month.

As stated on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals website, “Each year, approximately 1.5 million animals are euthanized (670,00 dogs and 860,000 cats). Approximately 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.6 million dogs and 1.6 million cats).”

To learn more about the Scotland County Humane Society and how you can help, visit https://www.scotlandhumane.org/.

Jessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange Mic stopped by to show his support of the event, giving it two paws up.

https://laurinburgexch.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_IMG_3121.jpgJessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange Mic stopped by to show his support of the event, giving it two paws up.

Jessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange ‘Rock the Town ’60s Style’ will be held at Scotch Meadows Country Club on Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event will include a silent auction with pottery, jewelry, paintings, gift baskets and other items.

https://laurinburgexch.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_IMG_3126.jpgJessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange ‘Rock the Town ’60s Style’ will be held at Scotch Meadows Country Club on Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The event will include a silent auction with pottery, jewelry, paintings, gift baskets and other items.

Jessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange Scotland County Humane Society’s representative, Mic, joined President Wanda Livingston in sorting items for the silent auction at the ‘Rock the Town ’60s Style.’ The event will be held at Scotch Meadows Country Club on Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

https://laurinburgexch.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_IMG_3135.jpgJessica Horne | The Laurinburg Exchange Scotland County Humane Society’s representative, Mic, joined President Wanda Livingston in sorting items for the silent auction at the ‘Rock the Town ’60s Style.’ The event will be held at Scotch Meadows Country Club on Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.