What's more fun than spending the day with furry friends in the idyllic trappings of Gulfport?

What's more, by buying food and beverages and other items at Gulfport's Get Rescued next month, you get to help local dogs and cats in need (and we don't need no stinkin' Sarah McLachlan to persuade you with a sappy sad song that shall remain nameless.)

Gulfport’s Get Rescued, the animal rescue festival and fundraiser, is preparing for its 11th Annual event to take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Organizers have several volunteer positions available, including set-up, security, information distribution, breakdown and other event duties.

Each year, thousands of attendees, many accompanied by their own canine companions, make their way to Gulfport to participate in what has become a beloved tradition.

The Gulfport Merchant’s Association donates 100 percent of the events net proceeds back to participating rescues. Please consider taking a few hours out of your day to help out at one of the largest animal rescue events in the state.

This article appears in Jan 15-21, 2015.