Holiday cheer takes center stage in Kewanee on Saturday, December 13th, at the Chrome Gypsy Compound, where families are invited to the annual Pictures With Santa fundraiser from 2 to 4 PM. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be ready to greet children and pets, offering a festive opportunity to capture memorable moments. A $10 donation per session will support Friends of the Animals, a group dedicated to helping local families cover emergency veterinary costs, ensuring pets can remain with their loved ones during hard times. You will get a printed picture at the fundraiser and more pictures by text message. Every donation makes a huge difference between someone getting help with an emergency vet bill or having to surrender their pet.
Friends of the Animals focuses their efforts on ensuring beloved pets can stay with their families during emergencies. The nonprofit group steps in to help cover urgent veterinary expenses when unexpected crises threaten to separate animals from their owners. Donations are the lifeblood of the organization, as it does not receive any external funding. Because of this reliance on public generosity, their support is limited to emergencies only, rather than routine or preventative care.
