I recently had the opportunity to take part in an event to benefit Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter. This was a golf tournament fundraiser for the shelter.
Benefit challenges
Weeks before the event, the shelter was gathering sponsors and donations for raffle baskets and were busy organizing the event that would be held at Casolwood Golf Course in Canastota New York. The day of the golf course though began rainy and we were holding our breath to see if the event would be washed out. Everyones eyes were on the radar and where the rain was expected to go. it was with a sigh of relief when we got the news that it looked like the rain would stay away from us and the event was on.
Luckily central New York has some die hard golfers, because no sooner than they started signing in for the event, the rain started again. Luckily it was a short shower and by the time the teams were ready to take off, the weather was looking better.
Aspen, one of our current adoptable dogs, was having fun being the dog ambassador for the event and greeting all the teams. We took a drive around to the holes as the tournament was in progress to meet and greet all our attendees. Riding in the golf cart was a special treat for Aspen.
aspen riding in golf cart 
aspen – adoptable dog 
dog checking out the golf cart 
Aspen thanking golf team 
Aspen with team 
Aspen
Back by the golf club, we had a putting contest for golfers to get a hole in one. We had multiple golfers able to make that feat.
The day turned out to be a great one and the major rain waited until the teams were ready to come back to eat. Top the day off with good food and prizes, it made for a wonderful day. Thank you to all that took part in the event.
Sponsors for the Benefit
Thank you to all the sponsors of the event:
Adagio Salon
Ancestry Pet Food
ATM Systems Solutions
Babco Access Solutions
Bottino construction
Candidae
De Tarolli
DMB Dance productions
Evan Michaels Salon
Extreem Tire
Full Source
Gilded Club
Graphics Warehouse
Health Extension
K.A.R.E
Lock 1 Distilling Company
Lucky Dog Pizzeria &Taproom
Maxwells
Merrick Pet Care
Michael Root Racing
Nicholas Demartino Attorney at Law
Nina’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Sheriff Conway, Onondaga County
Snug Arooz
Solid Gold
Summit Federal Credit Union
Teletherapy of CNY
Three Pines Restaurant
Tully Building Supply
Walking Miss Daisy
Zuke’s
We can’t wait until next year!
Come and find your Best Friend!
Second Chance has a unique program near Syracuse N.Y. where inmates train the rescued dogs. This program gives both the dogs and the inmates a second chance in life. Appointments currently required related to Covid-19 protocols.
Sadie looking for forever home 
sweet dog Sadie 
Sadie
SADIE was found in the middle of the night in a thunder storm. She would love to find her forever home.
Please contact Friends of Second Chance to adopt Sadie or her friends.
Friends of Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter
6660 E. Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078
315-435-5584
http://jamesvillesecondchance.com
Capture your journey with your pet. Nancy Kieffer is a pet and nature photographer serving Central New York, the Adirondacks and Beyond. Capture how you share your life with your pet! It may be a vacation adventure or curled up on the couch. Travel assignments welcomed.
