Pine Creek Animal Hospital, 150 Pine Creek Drive, Gap, will hold its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Free to the public regardless of pet ownership, attendees will be able to talk with various doctors and technicians, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital, enjoy free food and participate in an online auction. Children's activities will include a pumpkin scavenger hunt and "stuffie" adoptions.

Rabies-vaccinated dogs and cats are welcome to attend, as veterinary technicians will offer discounted nail trims. All proceeds from the open house, the online auction and any freewill offerings will directly benefit Brandie's Hope, a foundation that provides financial assistance to pet owners facing unexpected veterinary emergencies. The fund was created in memory of Brandie Kasper, a technician who passed away suddenly in 2021 in a motor vehicle accident.

Brandie was a passionate advocate for animal welfare, and she was dedicated to helping pets, educating clients and providing exceptional customer service. Pet emergencies can cause immense emotional and financial strain, and Brandie's Hope aims to ease that burden by offering a helping hand during a critical time.

To register to bid and browse available items and certificates, visit https://gapopenhouse2025.cbo.io. The auction will close on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Winners may pick up their items during the event itself or any time thereafter at either Pine Street Animal Hospital location in Gap or Lancaster; items may also be mailed, at the winner's cost.

For more information, call 610-593-6132 or visit http://www.facebook.com/pinecreekanimalhospital.

Those who would like to donate directly to Brandie's Hope via the Veterinary Care Foundation may visit http://www.veterinarycarefoundation.org/veterinary-practice-donation and search for "Pine Creek Animal Hospital - Brandie's Hope (Gap)."