In celebration of Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the Cape Coral Fire Department and the Cape Coral Animal Shelter have released a special 15-month calendar featuring firefighters alongside some of the shelter’s adoptable cats and dogs.
“Partnering with the Cape Coral Animal Shelter in this fun and meaningful way allows us to highlight not only the dedicated men and women who serve our city, but also the animals who bring so much love and joy to our lives,” said Fire Chief Mike Russell. “This calendar is a reminder that service, compassion, and community go hand in hand.”
Calendars are available for a $20 donation and can be purchased online at ccfdfoundation.org, at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter (325 SW 2nd Ave), or at CCFD Fire Headquarters (1115 SE 9th Ave). They will also be available for purchase on Saturday, November 15, during CCFD’s Open House at all fire stations and at the CCAS Yard Sale at Wicked Dolphin Distillery (131 SW 3rd Pl).
Proceeds from calendar sales will benefit both the CCFD Community Foundation, which assists firefighters and funds community outreach programs, and the Cape Coral Animal Shelter’s rescue and adoption efforts.
“We love the ‘rescue meets rescue’ spirit of this project,” said Liz McCauley, Executive Director of the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. “Just like firefighters answer the call to protect people, our team answers the call to protect animals. Together, we’re celebrating the heroes on two legs and four paws — and every calendar sold helps save more lives.”