{"id":28249,"date":"2026-04-24T10:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/?p=28249"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:05:15","slug":"sips-strays-raises-funds-for-fspca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/2026\/04\/sips-strays-raises-funds-for-fspca\/","title":{"rendered":"Sips &amp; Strays Raises Funds for FSPCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Page H. Gifford<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wagging tail, a second chance, and a community coming together\u2014all aimed at helping homeless pets find care and forever homes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28243\" style=\"width:226px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fluvannareview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04-23-26-FSPCA-passport.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sips &amp; Strays is a fundraising campaign created by the Fluvanna SPCA staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were chatting about all the amazing local wineries and breweries and wanting to find a way to bring more customers to their establishments while also providing funding for Fluvanna SPCA,\u201d said Zach Boerboom, FSPCA director. \u201cWe reached out to many of the local businesses with the idea of building a passport that offers customers special discounts and incentives to visit each winery or brewery throughout the year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boerboom said each participating location has provided exclusive discounts or offers to anyone who purchases a passport. Those include 10% off wine bottles, 50% off draft beers, discounted overnight stays, and a free appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor the 2026 Sips &amp; Strays, we have a total of 11 offers from 11 businesses,\u201d he said. \u201cWe expect that more businesses will participate in the 2027 passport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funds raised will go toward the shelter\u2019s most pressing needs. Fluvanna SPCA often relies on local veterinary hospitals for extensive animal care, while day-to-day operations continue to strain facility systems, such as HVAC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space constraints at the shelter have also long limited capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe need to increase our lifesaving abilities by expanding housing options,\u201d Boerboom said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that the campaign is also about increasing visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe hope these partnerships increase our recognition within the community. Fluvanna SPCA is proud to be improving the resources we can offer, and we want more people to be aware of them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If successful, organizers expect Sips &amp; Strays to become an annual event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boerboom also pointed to a broader trend: partnerships between local businesses and nonprofits are on the rise, benefiting both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNonprofits are built to support the communities they serve, and partnering with local businesses helps bring more attention to the work both are doing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sips &amp; Strays passports are still available for purchase at the Fluvanna SPCA. The passports include special offers redeemable once a month at participating wineries and breweries for the remainder of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPlease come support us\u2014and enjoy a drink while doing so.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Page H. Gifford A wagging tail, a second chance, and a community coming together\u2014all aimed at helping homeless pets find care and forever homes. 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