The Humane Society of Jackson County will conduct a special event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday to raise funds to benefit homeless animals in Seymour.

The My Furry Valentine silent auction will include many items for participants to bid on, and the event also will feature a dessert tasting.

The fundraiser will be conducted in the conference room at the Community Foundation of Jackson County, 107 Community Drive, Seymour.

Tickets at the door are $8. For information, call 812-522-5200 or visit jchumane.org.

The humane society is a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization that has served the residents and animals of Seymour for about three decades through its shelter at 1109 G Ave. West, Freeman Field.

The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays.