NORWICH – This weekend, one day for pooches and cool cats returns to the Blarney Stone Pub on Sunday from 1- 4 p.m. The event, fondly known as the Eight Annual Woofstock fundraiser, invites the community into the heart of Norwich for a leisurely afternoon of live music, munchies and information from the CSPCA board members.

Now in its eighth year, board members from the local chapter of the nonprofit have held the event with an emphasis on both awareness and fundraising efforts aimed at supporting the county's only animal shelter, located on East River Rd. in the Town of Norwich.

“Woofstock was created to raise funds in response to a couple of major animal cruelty cases that took place in Chenango County in 2007 and has successfully continued since then,” said organizer Courtney Sullivan.

“Musicians donate their time to helps support us, and our organizations board of directors prepares all food, so all the money raised at the event goes directly into the shelter – this is truly a ground-up fundraiser,” said Annette Clarke who serves as executive Director of CSPCA.

According to Clarke, Sarah and Mike Woods, owners of the host venue, also donate all tips from bar sales to the nonprofit.

Founded in 1907, Chenango SPCA (CSPCA) is a nationally recognized, open-admission animal shelter that provides care for lost and homeless pets, adopts pets to new homes, and educates families and the community about the needs of companion animals.