Credit union helps to raise $2,000 for local Humane Society

American 1 Credit Union of Jackson, MI�is dedicated to the communities they serve and feel strongly about giving back.� On Saturday, February 9 from 10am to 2pm, thirty local pet vendors were in the American 1 Event Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds for the American 1 Paws & Claws Pet Expo. This free event was a fundraiser for the Cascades Humane Society (CHS).� All vendor booth fees, concession proceeds, craft area donations, and pet photo contest proceeds were donated to CHS.� CHS also accepted several items for the shelter such as pet food, toys, litter, etc. This event featured a Pet Fashion show�at 12pm.� There were thirteen dogs and one cat in this years expo.� The only cat, named Archer, took this years Top Dog Model award, leaving American 1 staff members pleasantly surprised!� "I guess well have to rework the name of the award", said Jayme Bicknell Event Coordinator for American 1 Credit Union, "We were very excited to have a cat in the show, and well be sure to rename the award for next year to be more cat friendly," she continued. For a $1 donation guests could enter their favorite pet photo into our "Cutest Pet" Photo Contest.� This year a lab named Roger (see photo)�took the title of "Cutest Pet", winning a $25 gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. Overall over $1,740 was raised for the Cascades Humane Society.� American 1 Credit Union rounded that dollar amount up to an even $2,000.� The credit union makes no proceeds on this event, and even covers the costs of all of the rentals beyond what they donate.