Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center presented its annual Friend of the Animals volunteer-of-the-year award to Betsy Sharp of Riverside, CA. Sharp socializes cats, mentors volunteers, prepares pet meals donated to homebound pet owners, and more.

Dogs from Wolfhoundrescue.org will be co-grand marshals. Much more entertainment and activities will make this year's event a fun St. Paw-trick's Day celebration at Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, to benefit homeless cats and dogs.

No admission charge, two Santas for photos, personalized photo products, holiday shopping, bake sale, refreshments, low-cost vaccination clinic and more

Lanta Animal Welfare was founded after the 2004 tsunami to stop the overpopulation of dogs and cats and save them from starvation, disease, inhumane treatment and painful death. LAW is appealing for help and donations from animal lovers everywhere.

The event features nationally known comedians Tom Ryan and Pete McLeod, KFRG 95.1 FM's Heather Froglear as MC, a silent auction and Catalina resort raffle.

Leean Bitterolf, a volunteer at the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, received the 2010 Friend of the Animals Award for her work in various programs benefiting homeless animals and the community.

Walk With The Animals, March 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA. Free admission, pancake breakfast, two-mile pledge walk with Grand Marshal Chris Cabral of The Muttley Crew, entertainment, prizes, and activities for all ages.

The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center has teamed with Meals on Wheels to provide free cat and dog food through its Chuck Waggin' Pet Meals program. The pet food is donated by individuals, retailers and other businesses, repackaged i

A Riverside couple who are long-time supporters of the society and two business owners were presented special awards. A Temecula resident won the Las Vegas entertainment raffle prize.