Cuddle Cat’s fall fundraising event, the ‘Meow Mixer,’ set for Oct. 4 at Rialto in Hannibal

HANNIBAL, Mo. — 4 Paws Veterinary Services and Cuddle Cat Rescue will be the hosts of the Meow Mixer, a fall fundraising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, 601 Broadway. The event will consist of a catered meal, silent auction and live entertainment by The Generation Gap.

4 Paws Veterinary Services is underwriting the entire cost of the event, so 100 percent of the proceed will go directly to benefit the rescue. Other event sponsors are Bleigh Ready Mix, Tractor Supply and Crescent Jewelry.

Silent auction items will be restaurant gift certificates, themed gift baskets and more. Local bakeries are donating cat-themed decorated cakes for the auction, and a voting competition will be held that night for the most creative cake design. Desserts for the event will be provided by these local bakeries.

Table sponsorships are available for the event. Business and organizations are encouraged to consider sponsoring a table for either $100 or $250. Those businesses will receive recognition as a sponsor at the event. Silent auction items also are being solicited.

Reservations are required. A minimum $20 per person donation is suggested and will be accepted at the door. Online donations also will be accepted.

For more information on table sponsorships, how to make a silent auction item donation or to reserve your spot for the event itself, call or text Amy Vaughn at 573-231-1775.

Cuddle Cat Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the overarching mission to save, care for and adopt out unwanted and abandoned cats in Hannibal and the surrounding area. For more information on Cuddle Cat, visit www.cuddlecatrescue.org