Wine for Whiskers fundraiser marks 10 years of building a healthier pet community

The East Idaho Spay and Neuter Coalition will host Wine for Whiskers on March 28, 2026, at the Willard Arts Center to raise funds for low-cost spay and neuter vouchers. EISNC says it has distributed over 4,000 vouchers since its founding in 2016.

The East Idaho Spay and Neuter Coalition is marking its tenth year with the Wine for Whiskers fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Willard Arts Center from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Organizers state proceeds will support low-cost spay and neuter vouchers for community members in need. EISNC was founded in 2016 by local animal welfare groups and residents to address pet overpopulation in eastern Idaho. Event details: - Date and time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Willard Arts Center. - Admission: $25 at the door, $5 for designated drivers. - Activities: Wine tasting, beer options, charcuterie and refreshments, raffle baskets, live music by Paige Anne and Judd Erickson, and a Rocks 4 Paws vendor with animal-themed gifts. - Purpose and program: Funds will go to EISNC’s spay and neuter voucher program; the Coalition works with local veterinarians on a copay model where the client pays a portion and the Coalition covers the balance. - Background and impact: EISNC was founded in 2016 with involvement from the Snake River Animal Shelter and the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter and reports having distributed over 4,000 spay and neuter vouchers since then. Summary: The fundraiser is intended to raise money for EISNC’s voucher program, which organizers say has helped reduce pet overpopulation through discounted surgeries since 2016. The event is set for March 28, 2026, and includes tasting, entertainment, and fundraising activities; attendance and fundraising details are provided by the organizers.