Family, Fur & Fun raises money for animal-rights group

The event, which raised more than $13,000 for the Nevada Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, featured a full agenda of pet-oriented and pet-education activities.

More than 135 dogs and cats were micro-chipped and event-goers enjoyed the opportunity to adopt a pet, learn about proper pet care, pet massage and dog training tips, to name just a few.

According to Michelle Danks-Costello, publisher of Lucky Dog magazine, one of many sponsors of the event, proceeds from the event are planned to underwrite the NSPCA’s program for school-age children that promotes humane education.

“We’re so pleased with the success of this inaugural event that we’ve already started planning for the 2008 event,” Danks-Costello said.

“We hope to make it an annual tradition for valley residents and their four-legged friends.”

Developed by The Howard Hughes Corp., an affiliate of General Growth Properties Inc., Summerlin began to take shape in 1990.

Summerlin is a 22,500-acre master-planned community located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley.

The community features a number of amenities and is currently home to more than 95,000 residents.

With about 7,500 acres still to develop, including its urban core, Summerlin Centre, Summerlin is continuing to unfold.

Summerlin is home to more than 100 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of the Summerlin trail system, nine golf courses, a dozen houses of worship, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks, 22 public and private schools and more than 100 actively selling floor plans.

Homes are available in a variety of styles – from single — family homes to townhomes, condominiums and lofts — priced from the $200,000s to more than $2 million.

Custom home sites in The Ridges are priced from the $500,000s.

Luxury apartment homes offer monthly rents starting from the $800s.

For more information on the master-planned community, visit summerlin.com or call 888-898-5015.