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Wagging LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO TALES Dear Friends of HSTC, on May 20 at Flagler Place in DowntownHONORARY PUBLISHERS Stuart. Featuring educational seminars, For the past five years vendors, bunny grooming, speakers and BOB & PATTY HENDRICKSON your local humane rabbit adoptions, Bunfest has grown to society, the Humane become one of our community’s most2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Society of the Treasure unique and fun events. Coast, has set records CHAIRPERSON for the number of We are very grateful for the supporters SHEILA BIEHL animals placed into of all our spring and summer events. 1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON loving forever homes. The Fur Seasons Resort for Pet’s Run Fur TERENCE R. MCCARTHY Fun, the downtown Pup Crawl (hitting 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON Our dedicated staff some of the area’s best watering holes), DANA COATES and volunteers take a great deal of pride Christmas in July at our thrift stores, and TREASURER in their work on behalf of the homeless, all our third party events that promote KATHY SKRZYPCZAK abandoned and lost animals that find that special place that our pets hold SECRETARY their way to our shelter. in our lives are part of what makes our MARILYN MORRIS HSTC family of supporters and advocatesIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON Each year HSTC staff and volunteers so special. GARY OBER work together to implement new ideas and progressive policies and practices Thank you to all of the sponsor’s, localDIRECTORS to enrich the lives of the animals while businesses, auction donors, attendees in our care at the shelter. This applies to and volunteers that helped make this KATIE ASTRAS CARRIE LAVARGNA all of the dogs and cats, but for many of year’s Paws and Claws Gala the most KIT HAAS DEBI OWENS our volunteers and staff, small domestic successful night for the animals along the animals are the center of attention! Treasure Coast. CINDI HOBBS TOM WEISSENBORNDR. LINDA KARDOS KAY ZIEGLER Did you know that HSTC will adopt We could not provide the quality or care over 300 rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, or the constant love and attention for theDIRECTORS EMERITUS hamsters and mice this year. HSTC wonderful animals at our adoption center remains the only local animal rescue without your support and goodwill. WeMARY LAUB COWAN SONIA PAWLUC organization that will take in small animals hope to see you at one of the events thisLORI DESRUISSEAUX HALSEY SMITH and place them up for adoption. summer or during your next visit to our shelter or thrift stores so we can thank JACK FRENAYE A few years ago one of our employees, you personally for the difference youNANCY CROWDER- a dedicated rabbit advocate, came up make. with the idea of a one-day event to MCCOY educate the community about the special With Great Appreciation, needs for the care of rabbits.BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL Frank Valente A DV I SOR S We expected a few dozen people to President, CEO show up. When hundreds did, Bunfest JEFF ATLAS VICKI BROWN was born! KELLY BOLLEN TINA LUCEDR. SUSAN BRAUNSTEIN Now the largest rabbit-centric event in the southeast, Bunfest will take placeMANAGEMENT & SHELTER STAFF PRESIDENT & CEO CONTENTS FRANK VALENTE 5 Shelter Success: Hope 21 Home for the Holidays DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CANDICE VEACH 7 Recent Adoptions 23 Feature Story: Animal Enrichment at HSTC CONTROLLER 9 Donor Appreciation Evening 25 Volunteer at Thrift YOLANDA CAMACHO 11 All Eyes on Allison 26 Community Thank You’s DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT KAREN BELLUCY 16 Paws & Claws Gala 28 HSTC Out & About DIRECTOR OF HUMANE EDUCATION 19 Dying Without a Will JESSIE CLIFFORD w w w.f a ce book.co m /Hu m a neSoc ie t yTCDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH w w w.t w it te r.co m / h s tc1 COURTNEY ZANETTI w w w.i n s t a g r a m / h s tc a d op t VOLUNTEER MANAGER Wagging Tales is a quarterly newsletter published by the Humane Society of the Treasure SARAH FISHER Coast, Inc., which is a not-for-profit corporation that has acted as the exclusive provider of companion animal sheltering and protection services in Martin County, FL for 61 years. CORPORATE GIFTS OFFICER CANDACE CALLAHAN Featured on the cover: Rascle; HSTC shelter pet adopted by Walter Tacam. Photo by WLC Photography. ADOPTION MANAGER DEIDRE HUFFMAN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MICHELLE PINKHAMSENIOR MANAGER OF THRIFT STORES KIM MCFADDEN SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM MANAGER JOSIE RIZZI VETERINARIAN KEA APILADO FISHER, DVM2 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017



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SHELTER SUCCESS STORY THIS SUCCESS STORY IS SPONSORED BYHumane Societyoffers hope for HopeBy Doreen Marcial Poreba loud sounds when I first brought her home. Now she watches my dogs run in the back yard and tries to follow them. I think that hasHumane Society of the Treasure Coast employees and volunteers made a big difference as well.”never know what they’ll find in the overnight drop box when theycome to the shelter each morning. Tucker put rugs on her floors to give Hope better traction for standing up, which was just the beginning of much more to come.On the evening before Thanksgiving, they found a dog resembling a Hope has discovered a love for playing and snuggling with toys andDoberman Pinscher with its traditional black and tan coloring, but it has learned how to catch a tennis ball! She is now able to walk andwas obvious that this particular dog had been the victim of neglect run, albeit wobbly at times, but she is much better than before. Sheor abuse. has overcome her need to inhale her food and will actually leave food in her bowl.“When the girls found her, she was skin and bones, in a lot of painand unable to move her back legs,” said HSTC Vet Tech Lori Tucker. Hope came into the shelter just over“We offered her food and water, which she inhaled because she was four pounds and today she weighs 24starving.” pounds!X-rays revealed nothing was broken, however, veterinarian Dr. To rule out neurological issues,Roderick Wood’s assessment was that she had either been hit or Dr. Julia Blackmore, a veterinarystepped on. Her back legs were stiff and she was unable to bend neurology specialist in Stuart,them at all, crying out in pain when touched or moved. evaluated Hope and determined that the cause of her paralysisDr. Wood gave her pain medication and steroids and began doing and pain was due to a bluntBemer treatments, or magnetic field therapy, on her. After a couple force trauma. Her spine triedof days, her pain was better and staff started range of movement to heal itself by forming spinaltherapy with her back legs. fluid around the injured vertebrae. Fortunately, thisIf it’s one thing HSTC staff and volunteers have for animals that released pressure from hercome to their shelter, it’s hope, and that’s the name they gave to spinal cord, which allowedthis dog. her to get feeling back in her legs and start to walk.HSTC Vet Tech Reagan Johnson initially fostered Hope andnow Tucker has taken Hope into her home for fostering. Bemer “We have high hopestreatments are continuing and she and her children also are doing that she will regain fullleg exercises with Hope several times a day every day. They are control over her backnoticing daily improvement. legs and live a long, happy, normal life,” said“It started with her being able to stand, even though her toes would Tucker.curl under,” said Tucker. “Then she started standing with her feetthe correct way. She was also very nervous of other animals and Hope also born with a pelvic bladder that causes her to have a megacolon, which causes incontinence. Dr. Wood performed a medical procedure when she underwent her spaying operation, which he hopes will stop her incontinence.   “The major issue, as if that wasn’t enough, is the fact that Hope has several vertebrae in her neck that are misshapen, which is an indicator that she will have what is called Wobblers Syndrome,” said Tucker. The HSTC staff remains committed to helping Hope, who is just one example of how they go above and beyond to give every animal that comes through its doors the best chance for an extraordinary, loving life! HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 5

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IMPACT LEADS to Gratitude By Karen BellucyThe Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is so 1 2grateful to have the support of so many loyal 3 4donors, and on December 6, 2016, 100 of them were 5recognized during the fifth annual Donor Appreciation 7 6Evening at Osceola Street Cafe in downtown Stuart. 8Guests were greeted with a special themed holidaydrink and treated to the delectable delights of ChefDaniel McAuliffe.HSTC Development Director Karen Bellucy welcomedand thanked the attendees. She acknowledgedmembers of the HSTC Caregivers Circle, LifetimeLegacy Circle, Cherished Friends Circle and the FaithfulFriends Monthly Giving Team.After the social hour at Osceola Café, attendees weretreated to the “Peter White Christmas” show at theLyric Theater.The recognition evening was made possible throughthe support of HSTC corporate sponsors Keith andLauren Carroll of Rick Carroll Insurance, and DebiOwens, Matt King and Anne Messer of WilmingtonTrust.Our guests tonight have made a magnificent impact inmaking HSTC the strong organization it is today, andit’s an honor to be able to show our gratitude to themwith a special evening like this, especially during theholidays,” said Bellucy.“We are anticipating a year of growth and change.We continue to break adoption records and maintainour four star charity rating with Charity Navigator. Andwe will continue to foster partnerships with nationalrescue groups to save as many lives as possible and wecouldn’t do it without our supporters.” 1] Sheila Biehl, Matt King, Debi Owens 2] Ronny Nelson, Judith Wolfe 3] Betty Lahti, Suzanne Horstman 4] Bob Griffin, Eileen Morris, Bill Blalock, Kay Ziegler 5] Deborah & David Ravetta 6] Millie & Frank Savastano 7] Keith Carroll, Frank Valente 8] Adelaide Brady, June Mahoney, Gerry & Kathy DeMont For more information on how you can become a member of HSTC’s Caregivers, Lifetime Legacy and Cherished Friends Circles or the Faithful Friends Monthly Giving Team, please contact Karen Bellucy at (772) 600-3212 or email: [email protected]. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 9

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HUMANE EDUCATION All Eyes on Allison!1. Tell us a little bit about yourself!My name is Allison Coolidge and I am 15 years old. I attend9th grade at The Pine School in Hobe Sound, but I live in Stuart.I like playing soccer and running cross country for my school.2. How did you become involved with agility at HSTC? How oldwhere you when you first started training?I actually started training my first dog, Dharma, in my backyard. ^ Allison and GetaA year later, I decided to enroll in agility classes, and the closest proudly displaying thefacility I could find was the Humane Society. It was there that I ribbons they won at an AKCmet my trainer Heidi Fischer, and officially began training when show in Ft. PierceI was 10 years old!3. Have you competed in agility trials? If so, about how many, and how did you do? Any memorable moments?I have been competing for over 4 years, and I have lost count of how many trials at which I’ve competed. My firstdog Dharma is in Excellent and Buddha, my second dog retired due to luxating patellas (dislocated kneecaps). He(Buddha) finished with one Q (a run with no faults). I have over 50 ribbons from two different venues. I also competewith Geta, my trainer’s Sheltie, in the Masters class. My most memorable moment by far was competing with Geta atthe 2016 AKC Junior Invitationals in Orlando!4. What is the most rewarding aspect of participating in agility?The most rewarding aspect about agility is the connection and trust you and your dog create. Another rewardingpart is making friends and having loyal supporters.5. What are some of your goals as a handler?My biggest goal is to tryout and hopefully one day compete at the European Open Junior Competition. But, my maingoal as a handler is to work hard, and continue my growth as a trainer. 6. How does participating in agility help you in other aspects of your life? Agility has taught me how to work with other people and increased my level of patience with everything in life. Agility has also helped me in sports, and has taught me to work hard to achieve my goals.^ Allison working Dharma at If you are interested in participating in one of our programsone of HSTC’s Fun Runs! listed above, please contact Jessie Clifford, Director of Humane Education Email: [email protected] Phone: 772-600-3221 Website: hstc1.org HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 11

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On January 30, all the sponsors of this year’s Paws & Claws Gala were invited to a real PAW-TY! The event took place at JensenBeach Bowl where sponsors and committee members were randomly assigned to teams for some fun – albeit competitive –bowling. And just as the teams were warming up, the lights dimmed and laser bowling began! As if it couldn’t get any better!We’d like to give a special ‘Thank You’ to our Paws & Claws 2017 Sponsors: Ovation Sponsors 1 Carl’s Buick GMC Bob & Patty HendricksonThe Samuel M. & Alma Catsman Foundation The Silvester Foundation Triumphant Sponsors 2Vicki Brown & Ed Botwinick Deborah Gunvaldsen Carl & Janet Leveridge Merriment Sponsors Apex Pavers & Pools Four Rivers POA John & Linda LoewenbergThe Saelzer/Atlas Wealth Management Group of Raymond James Savastano Family Foundation Wilmington Trust Applaudable Sponsors 3 4 5 Walter & Robin Bell Centerstate BankChristopher Callaway-Charles Schwab & Co. Gerry & Kathy DeMont Walter & Carol Dippy Fred & Sandy Jevaney Elisabeth LahtiMcCarthy, Summers, Bobko, Wood, Norman, Bass & Melby, P.A. Monterey Animal Clinic Rick Carroll Insurance Treasure Coast Medical Concierge Waste Management Joyce Williams In Kind Sponsors Paws & Claws Sponsor Party 1] Eileen Morris, Dana Coates, Bev Mauermann, Kay ZieglerCrary-Buchanan Attorneys at Law 2] John Mauermann, Sandy Jevaney, Diane Coakley, Richard Ward & Allola John & Beverly Martino McGraw 3] Maryellen Castellano, Gary Ober, Lori DesRuisseaux 4] Shaun Southeastern Printing Kelly, Bob Griffin, Barbara Wilson 5] Amy DuBois, Gerry Saelzer, Katie Norris Stuart News | TCPalm Treasure Coast Legal HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 15

PAWSG&aClaLAWSBy Doreen Marcial PorebaThis year’s Paws and Claws, the Humane Society of the Friends Animal Society gave us an award for its outstandingTreasure Coast’s premier fundraising event, raised more efforts during the ‘Welcome Home Your New MVP’than $200,000 for the benefit of its shelter animals. Over nationwide adoption promotion,” he said.200 supporters attended the “Paws toCelebrate” themed gala at Willoughby The HSTC is grateful for all of itsGolf Club in Stuart. sponsors with the top Paws and Claws sponsors being Carl’s BuickWPTV NBC and WFLX FOX anchor/ GMC of Stuart and Bob & Pattyreporter Jay Cashmere emceed Hendrickson followed by Apex Paversthe event, which included a putting & Pools, Vicki Brown & Ed Botwinick,contest, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Eventmakers International, Deborahdinner, dancing, and two auctions. Gunvaldsen, Janet & Carl LeveridgeBoth the silent and live auctions and Millie & Frank Savastano.featured an impressive array of items.Entertaining auctioneer Elliot Paulconducted the live auction thatfeatured a trip to the Chetola Resortin Boone, NC and a tropical escape toAmelia Island, among others. He alsodirected a live “Cash Shout Out” inwhich guests raised their bid paddlesand pledged donations ranging from$100 to $1,000. The Samuel M. & Alma Catsman Foundationpledged to donate a matching fund of $15,000. Thesedonations are being used specifically for the shelter’s fosterprogram and emergency medical fund.Hope, one of the shelter dogs being fostered, and Loopsie,a shelter bunny that has recently been adopted, are amongthe animals that have benefited from the emergency medicalfund. They made an appearance at the event.HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente addressed theaudience and let them know that this has been a banneryear for the shelter with a record number of adoptions andrecognition from two national organizations.“We adopted out 2,448 animals this past year, received thehighest ranking possible from Charity Navigator, and Best16 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017

1 23 4 5 8The event also would not have 11 been possible without the dedication of its voluntaryPaws and Claws committee: Katie Astras Susan Halliburton 6 Vicki Brown Sandy Jevaney 7 Jennifer Campbell Dr. Linda Kardos Bob Castellano Shaun KellyMaryellen Castellano Dixie Church Beverly Mauermann Diane Coakley Allola McGraw Dana Coates Marilyn Morris Lori DesRuisseaux Debi Owens Carol Dippy Merri Shumway Nancy Erlick Cindy Greenspan Kathy Skrzypczak Jayne Hall Karen Spriggs Kay Ziegler9 10Paws and Claws Gala 2017 1] Christel Davis Moritz, Fei Goldman & Deborah Gunvaldsen 2] Richard Ward & Allola McGraw3] Christine Christofek-Weiss & Will Weiss 4] Deanna & Jeff Atlas 5] Amy Reed & Joe Wertheim 6] Vicki Brown & Dana Coates7] Elliot & Sheryl Paul 8] Kelly & Jay Cashmere 9] Millie Savastano, Frank Valente, Frank Savastano 10] Glenn & Amy DuBois, Cat DuBois &Gerry Saelzer 11] Shaun Kelly & Paul Feinsinger HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 17

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Home for the Holidays Success By Emily ReccoIn case you did not know, Home for the Want to Foster?Holidays is HSTC’s annual foster programthat allows pets of all kinds to go home for Contact: Emily Recco, Foster & Rescue Coordinatorthe holidays. The time frame for Home for the Email: [email protected] is about 2 week over the Christmas Phone: 772-600-3220and New Year’s holidays. In 2016, 56% of the Website: hstc1.org/volfostercare39 pets who left the shelter for the holidayswere adopted! The additional bonus tothis program is that HSTC gained severalnew foster families from the homes thatchose not to adopt. How wonderful!Home for the Holidays 2016 wasespecially amazing because of one veryspecial dog. Pom-Pom was a senior Shepherdmix who came into the shelter almost baldwith a severe skin infection.  Her foster momwas the first to arrive on December 20th toselect a pet to take Home for the Holidaysand the shelter staff was elated that Pom-Pom was chosen. We learned that Pom-Pom’s new foster mom had recently losther beloved dog and was not looking toadopt just yet.  Although her heart wasstill healing from her recently loss, shefelt the urge to help out a dog duringthe holiday. Thankful that Pom-Pom wouldhave a warm bed to rest in, we knew thatthis was a blessing, even if it was only goingto be temporary….or so the foster thought.On Saturday, January 14, 2017 Pom-Pomjoined the 21 other dogs, cats and critterswho were adopted into their forever homesthis holiday season. The Humane Society ofthe Treasure Coast is thankful for anotherwonderful “Home for the Holiday” and weare all looking forward to an amazing 2017. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 21

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FEATURE STORYHumane Society’senrichment programstimulates shelteranimalsBy Doreen Marcial Poreba focus in many dogs and provides a safe way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise.”Even Toto, the adorable, feisty terrier featured in the classicmovie, “Wizard of Oz,” would have benefited from different For those wishing to help with the enrichment program,types of stimulation to engage his senses. The same applies donations of hot dogs or sealable sandwich bags areto the shelter animals at the Humane Society of the Treasure appreciated. Call Jessie Clifford at (772) 600-3221 for moreCoast. information.To be sure those needs are being met, the HSTC established Human interaction also is a huge part of enriching the shelteran enrichment program, which is a system of providing the pets’ lives so anyone interested in volunteering may contactpets in its care with activities and stimuli that help reduce HSTC Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Fisher at 772-600-3217.stress and boredom in a shelter setting.Enrichment activities help to keep animals happier andhealthier, both physically and mentally. Happy, healthyanimals find their way into forever homes much faster, but it’salso a matter of quality of life for the animals while they’re inthe HSTC’s care.“Whether an animal stays with us for one day or one year,it’s important to us for it to have the appropriate amount ofstimulation,” said HSTC Cat Care Technician Reagan Johnson.Among the activities is Nose Works — a fun search andscenting game in which dogs learn to use their noses to seekout hidden treats, rewards and scents. The treats are hiddenin boxes at first and then the territory expands to entirerooms, exterior areas and vehicles. As the animals improvetheir skills, target odors are introduced and competition skillsare taught.Each week, instructor Heidi Fischer works with eight to 10shelter dogs per session. The dogs enjoy being able to usetheir natural instinct of scent to find the hidden treats.“We get tons of dogs at the shelter that are tracking breedsand this gives them a few minutes out of their day to do whatthey are bred to do,” said HSTC Director of Education JessieClifford. “This activity and sport also builds confidence and HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 23



VOLUNTEER Volunteer at ThriftWhen the public inquires about helping out at our shelter, many of them are unaware thatwe operate two thrift stores that are fundamentally run by volunteers. Our thrift storesare both located in Stuart and open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. They offera wide variety of selections including furniture, clothes, jewelry, electronics, and muchmore. Thrift store merchandise is solely donation based and 100% of the proceeds godirectly back to helping the animals in our care raising a third of the shelter’s revenue. Our  thrift store volunteers assist with organizing incoming donations, pricing items,sorting merchandise, and helping customers check out using our digital Point of Salessystem. Should read, Volunteers receive a generous 30% discount on purchases. Both of our thrift stores have a cat adoption area. Thrift cat care volunteers areresponsible for cleaning, feeding, and socializing with the cats on a daily basis. Themost rewarding part is that volunteers are able to complete an adoption on their own!Our thrift store volunteers have quickly become a social team of close relationships.Volunteering at our stores can help build social skills, resumes, and also looksgreat on job applications. Above all, by helping operate our thrift stores, you’regenerously giving back to all the homeless animals in our shelter. Get Started Contact: Sarah Fisher, Volunteer Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 772-600-3217 Website: hstc1.org HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 25

THIS PAGE SPONSORED BYThank You!Every year, Bob and Frances throw their beloved dog, Bo, a Junior volunteer,birthday party to benefit other animals at the HSTC. This year, we Hannah Jaycocks,challenged them to try to raise $1,500 to sponsor a free day of is currently enrolledspay/neuter surgeries in Internationalfor the community. Baccalaureate (IB)Not only did the Program at SouthKeatings meet that Fork High Schoolgoal on Nov. 12, and is required tothey beat it! Thanks complete one 20to the generosity of hour C.A.S. projecttheir neighbors and before she finishesfriends who attended her sophomore year.Bo’s party, they A C.A.S. projectraised $2,035 for the is designed to make students connect with ourshelter! They even community through creativity, action, and service.collected some pet So, Hannah decided to make donation boxes andsupplies for the animals. Happy Birthday, Bo! And a heartfelt thank place them at her parents’ work, as well as PETCOyou to Bob and Frances who continually strive to outshine their and her local vet’s office. The boxes remained onsuccess each and every year. site for about four weeks, We’d like to thank Donna and by early Kern for her ability to help December shelter animals while healing Hannah from the loss of a loved one. collected Joe Kern wrote “Letter to dozens of Calvin,” a story dictated by donations Calvin, a Bahamian Potcake including cat Dog adopted by Joe and his food, dog food, wife, Donna. Sadly, Joe passed towels, dog away last year, but Donna has beds, toys, leashes, scoopers, etc. We’d like to found a special way to keep thank Hannah for her hard work and commitment tohis memory alive. Donna donated copies of Joe’s book to the HSTC both the HSTC and helping animals in need!thrift stores, and so far, we’ve raised about $40 from its sales. In mid- On Dec. 2, Ian Dunshee, November, arrived at the HSTC to Camryn donate dozens of pet Debien supplies consisting of food, and Abby towels, blankets, and toys, Culpepper which were collected by set-up a teachers and students lemonade at Hidden Oaks Middle and cookie School! This was organized stand and by Ian and supported by his raised fellow classmates. Thanks nearly $140 for the HSTC. A special thank you goes Ian (and his mom, Tina), as out to these girls for helping raise money for the well as faculty, staff and shelter pets! students at H.O.M.S. for collecting much needed26 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 supplies for out shelter pets! ^ Amanda McDaniel, H.O.M.S. Assistant Secretary, and Ian Dunshee

Thank You! THIS PAGE SPONSORED BYOn Dec. 3, Mia and In early January, Dave celebrated his 75th birthdayMason Ferrari brought with a surprise party thrown by his wife, Karen, andin donations that they friends. In lieu of gifts, Karen requested donationscollected during their5th Annual Donation for theDrive in their Harbour pets atPointe neighborhood. the HSTC.Mia and Mason Theycollected $110 and were somore than 120 assorted surprised,items for the shelter pet including food, beds, towels and toys. as wereWe’d like to thank the Ferrari family for their continued support and we, togoodwill. The staff and animals appreciate your kindness. see how generous their friends were. Thank you Dave, Karen On Feb 12, residents of Pipers and friends, for including us in the special occasion! Landing hosted a Valentine’s ^ Dave Yager and his dog Kokonut surrounded by Day party in the community’s dozens of donations, including treats, bedding, food, dog park where they set up toys, travel carries, dishes and so much more! a kissing booth to benefit the HSTC. The event was On Jan. 21, Heather McAdams hosted a “Flakeball” organized by Misty’s Pals party at her home. This is similar to prom, but attendees wear silly clothes instead of the typicalVolunteer Suki Blutstein alongside formalwear. Each guest was asked to bring atrustee canine companion, Jazzy. donation for HSTC, and dozens of pet supplies,Altogether, $200 was raised for the food, pet stairs, even a $50 donation were collected!shelter. Thanks for all the L.O.V.E. this Thanks Heather for including the HSTC in all the fun!Valentine’s Day! On Dec. 9, HSTC Volunteer We’d like to thank Ellie’s Irene Lord arrived to deliver Deli and Carmela’s Brick two dozen snugglies forOven Pizza for donating several platters of delicious food for this the cat cages in the frontyear’s Pet Therapy Christmas Party. Dozens of Misty’s Pals volunteers lobby. Each adopted kittywere there to share in all the holiday fun, and no one left hungry. We also got to go home withappreciate generosity of this two popular restaurants for the savory their special snuggly. Ireneappetizers. Be sure to check them out! even attached a handmade mouse toy, stuffed with catnip she grows herself, to each Snuggly. HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017 27

THIS PAGE SPONSORED BYHSTC Out & About1] Pampered Chef BINGO FundraiserOn Nov. 30, Holly Altman hosted another successful “Toys, Treats and Towels, Too!” BINGO!Fundraiser for the HSTC! The event was held at the Woman’s Club of Stuart and sponsoredby Pampered Chef. Dozens of donations were collected, and $691 was raised to benefit theHSTC. A special ‘Thank You’ goes out to Holly and all those who support this event yearafter year! 2] Stuart Christmas Parade 3] Eat, Drink and Be Generous We’d like to thank the Visiting Nurse Association Oceanside Physical Therapy for including the HSTC in this year’s Stuart and Stretch Zone of the Christmas Parade where Misty’s Pals volunteers Treasure Coast hosted marched alongside the shelter van all decorated their first annual Christmas in lights. Thousands of people turned out for Parade Party where they the event to show their holiday spirit, and we raised nearly $1,500 and a feel honored to have participated in such a time car full of donations for the honored tradition. HSTC! We appreciate their goodwill and giving spirit! 4] Home for the Holidays 6] Home, Garden & Orchid Show On December 17, Pucci & Catana, a luxury In early March, the Stuart/Martin County Chamber Commerce pet boutique in Jupiter, hosted their 2nd hosted the annual Home & Garden Show at the Martin County Annual Home for the Holidays Event at Fairgrounds. Thousands of people turned out to get great ideas Harbourside Place. The HSTC participated on everything from color schemes in all the fun where volunteers raised $120 to landscaping, kitchen design, in donations. Three pups, Mumu, Lola and home improvement, remodeling Hazel, even found her furrever homes that specialties, home builders, day! A special thanks goes out to Ashley Jacuzzis, patio design, shutter Dawn Sugar and Alexis McLean for their and solar solutions, impact continued support throughout the year! windows, fine art, orchids, trees, home furnishings and so much 5] Port Salerno Seafood more.  The Humane Society of the Festival Treasure Coast was even there to Tens of thousands of people raise awareness about caring for turned out for the Port domestic pets. HSTC volunteers Salerno Seafood Festival on were also on site escorting some January 28 for good food, pups up for adoption. We thank fun and festivities. A ‘Doggie Kelly Thorsby and all the great Day Care’ area managed by folks at the Chamber for hosting The Fur Seasons Resort for this event and for inviting us to Pets was also set up right at attend. ^ “Oreo” and HSTC Volunteer, Shaun Kelly, alongside Stuart Martin the entrance where people could board Chamber of Commerce staffer, Lisa Gillis Teetor yesterday! their pups while they enjoyed the event, and nearly $70 in donations was raised for the HSTC. A big THANK YOU goes out to Drue Pollack and Peter Einhorn with The Fur Seasons. What a fun time had by all! ^ Owner of the Fur Seasons, Drue Pollack, poses in one of the temporary doggie daycare facilities set-up at events like the Port Salerno Seafood Festival.28 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2017

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Non Profit Org. US Postage PAID West Palm Beach FL Permit # 1015CONSTANCE MATHESON BAKERANIMAL RESOURCE PARK4100 SW Leighton Farm AvenuePalm City, FL 34990www.HSTC1.org Proud Affiliated Agency:HSTC MISSION STATEMENT Save the DateTo assure a better life for companion animals 23APR Volunteer Appreciation Partyby providing shelter, finding loving homes and HSTCpromoting respect for their place in our lives. 06MAY Annual Dog WashHUMANE SOCIETY OF HUMANE SOCIETY PALM CITY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERTHE TREASURE COAST THRIFT STORE NORTH4100 SW Leighton Farm 1099 NW 21st St., Stuart 20MAY Bunfest (On the corner of NW 21st FLAGLER PLACEAve., Palm City and US1, just North of the Roosevelt Bridge)(772) 223-8822HOURS: (772) 232-4887Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm Open 7 days a week from 10am – 5 pmSun 10am to 4pmHUMANE SOCIETY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMTHRIFT STORE CENTRAL (772) 600-32052585 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart(772) 286-6909Open 7 days a weekfrom 10am-5pmA copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from thedivision of the consumer services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the state.Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.Registration #CH1552