The City of Purcell is sponsoring a Support Your Furry Friends event Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m.-12 noon.

You can support the local animal shelter by donating pet food, blankets, towels, pet beds, toys, cleaning supplies or monetary donations.

The event will be held at the Purcell Police Department. Citizens should enter the police department from Grant Street and follow the signs to the donation tent at the southeast corner of  the parking lot.

Staff will collect all items for donations.