Over $20K raised for Friends of the Animal Shelter

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph (FOTAS) announced it received a large check thanks to the help of community members.

In a Facebook post shared on Friday, FOTAS shared that over $20,000 was raised through a "Raise a Pint for Pets" event held by Purina with River Bluff Brewing.

The group expressed thanks to community members who donated, shared posts, volunteered time, adopted animals and helped in any way possible with the event and the animal shelter.

"This community is something we are incredibly proud to be a part of. Your donations help so many animals that have been lost, forgotten, or abandoned. We cannot do this alone and MAN are we grateful to have you on our team," the post said.