Over $22,000 was raised at a fun event put on by the Washington County Humane Society.

The Shelter Slumber Pawty was a 24-hour lock-in where members of the community stayed in cages and kennels with animals and raised money throughout their stay. The funds go toward the animals and continue supporting the lifesaving work happening right here in Washington County.

"We invited members of the community to sleep here at the shelter," said Washington County Humane Society Director of Engagement Joe Poczkalski. "We had around fifteen people spend the night here. It was a wonderful way for these folks to show their networks, like Facebook, what it's like to stay in a shelter. It was a lot of fun."

Participants were matched up with their animal buddy and they watched movies, went for walks along with a yoga session or two. They spent every moment together.

Two of the participants raised around $6,000 on their own for a great cause for the Washington County Humane Society.