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OCLA, FL (352today.com) – The Black Sheep on Broadway hosted Pints 4 Paws, a charity event for the Humane Society of Marion County (HSMC) on Aug. 23. The HSMC is no-kill animal shelter whose mission is “To prevent cruelty, suffering, and over-population of animals.” They attended the event in matching T-shirts representing the HSMC and reminding patrons that shirts and dog treats were available for purchase with proceeds going to the shelter. There was a table for the HSMC with business cards, pamphlets and more to inform patrons about the shelter, their mission and the goal of the Pints 4 Paws event.

A white and green sign for the Humane Society of Marion County sits in front of a pub on the corner of a street with guests looking from a distance. — A sign advertising the Humane Society of Marion County sits outside The Black Sheep on Broadway during the Pints 4 Paws charity event. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

Entering the pub, patrons were greeted by a select mix of animal and human items donated by a variety of companies available for a silent auction. These items were available for a silent auction where patrons could write their name and amount their willing to offer for the items with highest donation winning the items.

A table lined with various animal food, treats, beds and more are mixed with various items. Clipboards with paper and pens sit at the edge of the table. — Donations for the Pints 4 Paws charity event sit at the corner of The Black Sheep on Broadway pub for guests to auction for multiple items for people and animals alike. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

In the corner of the pub, four dogs in kennels were admired by patrons with HSMC staff advertising them as some of the few animals they have up for adoption. These dogs included Sainy, a one-year-old, white and black Cattle Dog mix; Pig, a six-month-old, black and white Pitbull mix; Huddy, a two-year-old, black and brown German Sheppard mix and Nanook, a six-year-old, black and white Husky.

A white and black fluffy dawg sits in a cage with a chew toy and water bowl with a window light the background. — A puppy from the Humane Society of Marion County joins other dogs at The Black Sheep on Broadway pub during a charity event for the shelter. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

A black and white puppy sits in a cage with a window behind it and a white paper providing a description of the puppy. — A puppy from the Humane Society of Marion County joins other dogs at The Black Sheep on Broadway pub during a charity event for the shelter. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

The bar had a section in the back where one of the purchasable shirts with a large, blue paw print and “Pints 4 Paws” on the front was displayed. Peanut butter and pumpkin flavored dog treats were displayed next to them.

A shirt with a large, blue paw print reading, "Pints 4 Paws" with prices and sizes at the bottom sit atop a wood shelf. — An item pub guests could purchase at The Black Sheep on Broadway pub during the Pints 4 Paws charity event sit on a shelf for guests to see.
Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

Two bottles of dog treats sit on a wood, pub counter. The container on the right reads, "Beer Mutts. Spent-Grain. Peanut Butter Flavor Dog Treats." The container on the right reads the same but with "Pumpkin Flavor" instead of "Peanut Butter Flavor." — An item pub guests could purchase at The Black Sheep on Broadway pub during the Pints 4 Paws charity event sit on a shelf for guests to see.
Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

Puppies, donated animal items and patrons bringing their own dogs to the pub gave the Black Sheep a welcoming atmosphere for animal lovers and pup-cup enthusiasts alike. Patrons were able to relax and enjoy a pint while helping an organization in need.