CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Southwest Florida residents can paint and help animals at the same time with Paint Your Pet.
For $45, participants can create a commemorative piece of art of their pet, and 50 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Masterpiece Mixers on 2708 Santa Barbara Blvd.
For more information, visit the website.
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