Dogs Deserve Better Fundraiser at Mezeh
Charles Parziale, staff writer
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill will be hosting a fundraiser for Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge on Dec. 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Forty percent of the proceeds of the evening go to the mission that helps neglected dogs chained outdoors in Central Virginia.
At Mezeh, the food is made in house every day from all-natural fresh ingredients. They select ingredients meticulously to ensure that they do not contain additives, preservatives or any unnecessary sugars, salts or fat. Their main dishes are bowls of rice and pita with meat in them costing around $10, along with flatbread wraps around $9 and freshly baked pita pockets around $8. They also offer catering for events.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is a local chapter of Dogs Deserve Better Inc. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing chained and penned dogs. Their mission is to provide a better life for abused, neglected and abandoned canines. They have an entire team committed to helping dogs in the Central Virginia area. Getting a dog off the chain is something they take seriously each and every day to make it a reality for dogs.
“We strive to give dogs the best life we can, and sometimes that involves finding new homes where they can live inside as a cherished family member,” according to their website.
Also, they are working with local lawmakers to change the standard of living for outside dogs. Currently, it is legal to chain a dog outside regardless of weather conditions. It is their belief this is the one barrier to getting all dogs to the life they deserve. They also advocate and promote spaying and neutering dogs. They accept cash donations and supplies to build dog houses, though they also ask you to volunteer with them too. You can learn more at www.dogsdeservebetterblueridge.com.
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill believes in “giving back to the community with kindness and the spirit of generosity,” according to their website. They want to spread as much love as possible to the neighborhoods according to their website.
