Owner of Fossil's Last Stand Pub and Grill, Jacqueline Russ-Harford, center, poses with her children Savannah and Jackson Harford as they host Fossil's annual chili cook-off Nov. 7. The establishment, located at 429 Race St., Catasauqua, donated the profits from the benefit to FURR (Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab) and No Kill Lehigh Valley.

Hungry judges line up at the serving table to receive their chili samples for voting on the top honors. The serving line is staffed by Carisa Locher, a volunteer from the FURR (in back), and Fossil's employee Savannah Harford (in front). PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ

At left, Sabrina Sabatino, Fossil's Last Stand manager, serves as master of ceremonies for the benefit fundraiser, as her daughter Summer Sabatino draws the winning 50/50 drawing ticket from the entries. Sabrina Sabatino's ticket was drawn as the winner, and she donated her winnings back to the cause.

At the event, a number of themed baskets were raffled off to raise additional funds for FURR and No Kill Lehigh Valley. Approximately 30 baskets were donated by patrons and employees for the raffle.

Motorcycles fill the parking lot at Fossil's Last Stand as many motorcycle owners turned out to support the cause to benefit pets.

Winners of the 2020 Fossil's Last Stand chili cook-off are, from left, first-place winner Gregory Christman, of Lower Macungie Township; second-place winner Mike Muller, of Catasauqua; and third-place winner Russ-Harford. The winners received $100 cash, a $50 Fossil's gift card and a $25 Fossil's gift card, respectively.