VERDI — Local animal welfare groups Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF) and Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada (FRONN) will host an event Saturday to raise funds for their causes. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cozy Cattery parking lot at 2805 W. Old Highway 40.

The festivities will include live entertainment, a barbecue, beer garden, vendor booths, raffles, a silent auction, vendor and craft booths, pet photography and animal adoptions. All proceeds will go towards the rescue efforts of FRONN and WARF.

In addition, all pet adoptions at the event will include a gift bag valued at over $50.

WARF is a non-profit organization that helps find new homes for dogs and cats and provides low-cost spray/neuter assistance. FRONN is a nonprofit agency that rescues domestic cats and kittens. For more information, visit www.tahoewarf.com or www.fronn.com.