Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS) Vice President Shaindell Beers talks about the empty the shelters campaign, what kinds of animals are available for adoption and the reduced adoption fees. She also gives some advice about giving a pet as a gift and what pet owners need to keep in mind during the winter season. Oregon East Symphony Executive Director J.D. Kindle and Education Director Zach Banks talk about the upcoming Holiday Concert, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Vert Auditorium and 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Hermiston High School. They also give an update on the Symphony Strings Program and preview the OES Youth Orchestra Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25. Kindle wraps up the conversation talking about the end of the year donation campaign.