PITTSBURGH, PA – Volunteers in the Pittsburgh area have raised nearly $60,000 to help area pet shelters and pet advocates.
“Officer Christine Luffey and her crew of volunteers raised a total of $58,268.66 at the 24th annual Biscuits Bingo fundraiser held on Saturday, March 26 in the South Side,” the Allegheny Police Department said in a statement.
The proceeds from Biscuits Bingo will benefit the Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, Animal Advocates, Animal Friends, Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, Forever Home Beagle Rescue, Homeless Cat Management Team, Humane Action Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh CAT, and Rabbit Wranglers.
“Officer Tracy Schweitzer called the numbers for the event, while Chief Scott Schubert called one game as well. PBP’s Comfort Dog, Zane, also joined the party,” the department said.
Chief Schubert credited the Biscuits Bingo team, including Officer Christine Luffey, Ann Yeager, DJ Suhoski, Kayla Suhoski, Ashley Boland, Devin Schubert, Officer Tracy Schweitzer, and Erin Esser.