Raising some funds to rescue some wildlife
by Chris Moore

BLACK CANYON CITYBradshaw Mountain Wildlife Association has been helping injured and orphaned animals in Prescott National Forest for 11 years. But they can’t do it alone. This year, like every other animal rescue, they need a little help from their friends (and not just their furry ones).

Bradshaw Mountain’s director Alie Amato and animal care specialist Melissa Schultz usually work with about 100 animals at their facility, including bobcats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, foxes, wolves, along with cats, dogs and horses. And that takes a lot of money.

So they’re asking everyone to help them out and have a good time in the bargain by attending their 6th Annual Bradshaw Mountain Wildlife Association Charity Dinner and Auction at Canyon Creek Ranch in Black Canyon City at 4 p.m. on Nov. 4.

Live and silent auctions of donated items, such as a pair of tickets to the Nov. 8 Rolling Stones’ concert at University of Phoenix Stadium, a soccer ball autographed by pop singer Rod Stewart, and an autographed poster of country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will help raise funds to keep Bradshaw Mountain in the business of saving animals for another year.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children. The association also appreciates donations of checks, gift cards to PetSmart or Home Depot, or by whatever method individuals and organizations might want to contribute.

Amato says they are still accepting donated items for the live and silent auctions for the Nov. 4 event and anyone interested in donating should call (928) 632‑9559 or send by mail to: HC 34 Box 5234, Mayer, AZ 86333. Anyone seeking further information on the Charity Dinner and Auction should also call that number.