Mandi Morin, the founder of Gone 2 the Dogs, said the organization’s mission is to pull dogs who are at risk of being euthanized from kill shelters.

The organization wants to rescue as many canines as they can from abusive or neglectful situations and owners.

Morin said it generally costs $30-50 to pull dogs from shelters, $50 for veterinary care and another $100 if the dog needs to be spayed or neutered.

The revenue from the silent auction will go toward helping spread awareness and raise funds to start getting more dogs into better situations.

Tickets cost $5 at the door, which covers one free wine tasting and an entry into a raffle for a free massage.

Auction prizes will include MSU memorabilia, restaurant gift cards and movie passes.

Morin said she hopes to raise $500 with the event so the organization can start rescuing and providing veterinary care to more dogs.

Once the dogs are rescued, Gone 2 the Dogs will settle them in with a foster family until it can find them a permanent home.

The organization currently is trying to round up more volunteers, who would be in charge of helping with fundraisers and adoption events. It also is trying to gather more donations to raise enough money to start pulling dogs.

So far, Gone 2 the Dogs has rescued one dog who was on her way to being euthanized at the Calhoun County Animal Shelter.

“I’ve always had dogs — I grew up with them and always had a love for them,” Morin said. “I realized how much of a need there was for good homes for them. I want to do what I can to get them out of shelters and into good homes.”

Morin said MSU students can help by donating part of their time to the organization.