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For over 60 years, the Humane Society of Sarasota County has been dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets. Since our inception, we have saved thousands of precious cats and dogs who would have otherwise been euthanized. Although we are the area’s largest no-kill shelter and each year save over 1,000 animals, we barely make a dent in reducing the pet overpopulation problem in this county.

Each year, approximately 8 million stray and unwanted animals are taken in by shelters across the country. Tragically, about 3.7 million — nearly half — of these animals must be euthanized because good homes cannot be found for them. It is a common myth that pet overpopulation means there are “not enough” homes for all the shelter animals.

In reality, there are more than enough homes, but not enough people are choosing to adopt from a shelter.

Nearly 17 million Americans acquire a new pet each year — but sadly, only about 20% choose to adopt their new pet. The rest choose to purchase their animal from a puppy mill, pet store or friend. In the last few months, we have rescued a number of puppy mill puppies who were all in horrendous conditions. One such dog was named Rita. Rita came to HSSC after living 8 very long years in a filthy puppy mill, always pregnant or nursing pups, surrounded by hundreds of other dogs while enduring darkness every day lying in a plywood box with a wire floor.

Thankfully, through an intense rescue operation, we were able to remove Rita from her deplorable living conditions and nurse her back to health. She now lives with two other four-legged siblings in a beautiful home and is experiencing a series of “firsts”. She loves her new name, Hannah Belle; enjoys her own bed, food and the opportunity to run and play; and most importantly, wakes up every day knowing she is safe and loved.

With your help, we can continue to save the lives of homeless pets in need. Miracles like Hannah Belle can happen every day, but it requires significant resources and the support of our community. Help us win the battle of pet overpopulation — consider adoption first and save a life.

On behalf of all our pets, staff, volunteers and Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support.

Warm Regards,

Kristi Dorman

Note from the Executive Director: Adopt and Save

Fall 2013

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Hannah Belle (formerly Rita)

Kristi and Bailey

Every dog in our shelter can provide boundless love and companionship and deserves a fur-ever home. But some dogs are better for you and your lifestyle than others. Below are some tips on how you can find your lifelong pal and enjoy your years together to the fullest.

Co n SId er Yo ur LIfe St YLeChoosing the right dog generally means identifying the type of animal who matches your lifestyle. A dog’s size, exercise requirements, friendliness, assertiveness, and compatibility with children and other animals should all figure into your decision. Our trained adoption counselors will help you select a canine who will match your lifestyle.

Learn a b o u t d Ifferent breed S & MIxe S The size, appearance and temperament of most mixed breed dogs can be predicted just as well as pure breeds. After all, mixed breeds are simply combinations of different breeds.

Mixed breeds offer several advantages over purebreds. When you adopt a mixed breed, you benefit from the combined traits of two or more breeds. Mixed breeds are also likely to be free of genetic defects common to certain purebred dogs. In fact, mixed breeds are often considered the more “natural” dog. When you adopt a mixed breed, you adopt a unique companion.

Keep In MInd t Ha t a SHe Lter ISn’ t a d o g ’S Ho MeWhile you’re at the shelter, keep in mind that it is a stressful place for any animal. Quite often, a dog’s true colors won’t show until he’s away from the shelter environment. So even if you walk past a kennel with a dog who isn’t vying for your attention, don’t count him out. He may just be a little scared or lonely. While an active, bouncy dog might catch your eye, a quieter or more reserved dog might be a better match if you don’t have a particularly active lifestyle.

Ho w Mu CH tIM e d o Yo u Ha ve t o t r a In?Young dogs usually require much more training and supervision than more mature dogs. If you lack the time or patience to housetrain your pup or to correct problems like chewing and jumping, an adult dog may be a better choice. Remember that consistency and schedules work. HSSC offers several obedience training courses to help you and your new best friend exceed all your expectations!

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Tips to Find Your Fur-Ever Friend

board of d irectorsJohn ComptonPresident

John Chapman, Jr. Vice President

Pamela Tenaerts, MDVice President

John RaleighTreasurer

Thomas CailChristine CraneMolly CrawfordDavid DenkinRick GomezRon GordonKinga HuseLiz LoganNan Rosenberry, DVMChris VoelkerF. Scott Westheimer

Kristi DormanExecutive Director

Mission StatementThe Humane Society of Sarasota County provides abandoned pets with compassionate care and shelter while promoting responsible pet ownership and securing permanent homes.

Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc.2331 15th StreetSarasota, FL 34237P. 941.955.4131F. 941.955.3715www.hssc.org

The Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc., a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (SC-00239), receives 100% of all donated funds. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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EmmaCan you believe I lived in a kennel at HSSC for over a year? One day, a nice young couple came to the shelter to see me. They soon fell in love with my sassy attitude and unique personality and decided to finally give me home! We always have a lot of company and I love to travel from lap to lap. It turns out I am quite the socialite! Best of all, I sleep with my Mom and Dad every night and they think I am wonderful!

Fidget It doesn’t get much cuter than me! I am so thankful to be alive because when I was extremely young, I was thrown over a brick wall into an abandoned building and left to die. Thankfully, HSSC rescued me and nursed me back to health. Now I spend my days with my wonderful new family who think I am absolutely purrfect!

Happy Tails

Fidget

Tebow At the ripe old age of 7, I was surrendered to HSSC because my Dad had terminal cancer, and was admitted into hospice and could no longer take care of me. It wasn’t easy for a senior like me to be in the shelter. I was scared, depressed and missed my family terribly. I sat in my kennel longer than most because seniors and bigger dogs are often overlooked. I was so lucky when my new Dad walked in one day and thought we would be a perfect match. He’s a senior too! Now, every day, I wait for my Dad to put on his hat because I know that means we are going on a walk!

BrodyI was always one of those guys who had the worst luck! I had been in and out of shelters for over 6 long years because of circumstances that were completely out of my control. My luck changed forever this summer when I met my new Dad and he took me home. We are already best friends and he told me I will never go back to a shelter! He even sends tons of pictures to the staff at HSSC bragging about me!

Rudy I was first rescued by the Humane Society of the United States from a horrible puppy mill in Mississippi. I spent the first ten years of my life living in the most deplorable conditions imaginable. My rescuers said they have never seen anything like it. Because of space limitations in the Mississippi shelter, I was sent to live at HSSC to hopefully find my forever family. After just a short time there, I was adopted by a loving couple and now live in a beautiful home with all the wonderful comforts of life. I am so thankful to everyone who helped me along the way!

Little Bit

Tebow

Emma

Brody

In Honor of PersonCarol Asher’s 60th Birthday Ms. Lori Greenbaum & GNO John August Mr. & Mrs. Arnold S. & Anne Wood Mark Braun’s Birthday Ms. Linda Long Barbara Brizdle Ms. Justine Skestos John Caramanian’s Birthday Mrs. Cheryl CaramanianMr. Eric DeGraveNorma Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Vernon L. & Renate E. SawyerHob Nob 57 Tavern: Dorothy & William G. Beebe, Randy & Charlie Beebe, Sally & Harry Barry Beebe, Woodrow & Riley Beebe, Zachary “Bubba” & Murphy Beebe, Morris Anna Beebe Barry, Morris Anna “Mo” Randy Beebe Barry & in memory of Dennis LeseHob Nob 57 TavernMichael Karp’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Stanford H. & Rona RossMarylou Laws Mr. & Mrs. John K. & Phillipa Cannon Rose Lipka Mr. & Mrs. Abraham J. & Elaine GaleMercedes Medical DepcoLauren Nelan & Paxton CraddockMs. Clare GradyNyoka & Craig’s Wedding Mr. & Mrs. James K. & Diane L. MuirMr. & Mrs. Richard Shurock Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. & Marilyn G. ReidelNorman & Lila Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Stanford H. & Rona RossLindy Smith’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. James P. & Lynn G. Fuhr Roslyn Stella’s 90th birthday Mr. & Mrs. Jack G. & Virginia CardozoMr. & Mrs. Adrian G. Teel’s 50th AnniversaryMs. Barbara TyeJane Thompson Mr. George Salguero Michael Young for Father’s Day Mr. Joseph YoungDr. Sherry Zenor Ms. Loraine P. Anderson

In Memory of PersonNancy Alber Pine View SchoolPamela A. Baker Ms. Deborah M. CorsileMr. & Mrs. Dick & Loretta A. HealeyMs. Mary KarazimMr. & Mrs. Jack & Pat SombatiMrs. Mary Barrows Mr. & Mrs. Jack G. & Virginia E. WalkerGordie Bartholemew Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Barbara Stolson

Barbara J. “Bobbi” BaybaMr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. & Cathy M. BrunoMr. Thomas J. BurchMs. Ellen A. PicotteMs. Michele SimmonsSorelle GalleryMark Braun Mr. Simon BarbierMs. Angela DrydenMs. Linda Long Thomas A. Brown Ms. Suzette J. BlueMs. Georgine D. GormanMr. & Mrs. Donald J. & Deborah HarveyMs. Christine S. HippsMs. Lucy V. NicandriSuncoast Charities for ChildrenMr. & Mrs. Andrew J. & Beverly P. Wright Tom & Jan Brown Ms. Christine M. Hurst Thomas Smith Carr Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. & Dolores AngersByron Family CorporationMs. Saralyn A. DorrillMr. & Mrs. H.R. & Mary Helene FoxworthyMr. & Mrs. John & Kathleen FrankeMr. & Mrs. David & Ann HowardKirk Pinkerton, P.A.Morton’s Gourmet Market/ The Morton FamilyMs. Caroline ReedMs. Phyllis M. SchaenMr. & Mrs. Aime & Emily VerhofstadtMr. Tim Watkins Ray Carroll Ms. Nancy Susan NachandMiles Carson Ms. Madeline P. CarsonJames Christian Clark Mr. & Mrs. James D. Bagley & Sara Allen BagleyMs. Kathleen H. BobbitMr. & Mrs. Hugh & Elizabeth CannonMr. & Mrs. Robert Carr & Kathryn Angell CarrMr. & Mrs. Richard O. & Patricia J. DoneganMs. Gerri C. ElliottMs. Charlotte EngelsMr. & Mrs. Arthur J. & Meade M. FergusonMr. William T. KirtleyMr. & Mrs. Howell & Madge MayoMr. William A. MuirheadMs. Audrey PinneyMs. Rosemary RobertsMr. & Mrs. William & Kathleen SeiderJonathan Colb Ms. Dana LapidusMs. Geraldine PipoloKara Cowley Central Park Condominiums BoardEmily Davis Ms. Lisette A. AndersonMs. Ursula N. Schiff Richard DiNoia Ms. Elanda L. Fazenbaker

“Our precious daughter, Donna” Ms. Lynne F. Fellows Beverly Elliott The Orange Acres Residents AssociationLinda Beth Fortson Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Ann AgnewMs. Rosemarie A. BerardiMr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. & Barbara N. BoucherJennings Funeral Home & CrematoryMs. Lindsay KirkMs. Diane KirklandMs. Teri MaloneMr. David NeumayerMs. Rebecca PetersonMs. Sandra Welch Virginia J. Freeman SunTrust Banks, Inc.Orland S. Hale Ms. Constance CoppMr. & Mrs. Gerald H. Stephens & Yvonne Fehn StephensRobert Halpern Ms. Elanda L. FazenbakerRandy Henrick Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Janet MaiselPatrick “P. J.” Ingram Ms. Karen E. Altman Gordon Jones Ms. Irene Chrisman William Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. Burt & Trudy Veazey James D. Kelly, Sr.Mr. Marc ArgovinMr. & Mrs. Russell & Evelyn GoodmanMr. & Mrs. Stephen & Joelle GreenMs. Sandra D. JohanMr. John MurphyMs. Ann RagovinMs. Cynthia RobertsMr. & Mrs. Norman & Linda Sage B. J. Kleindinst Ms. Patricia A. LescarbeauDiane Lenar Ms. Penny Bober Betty Lewis Mr. Charles R. Lewis William J. Liermann Ms. Linda McCorkle Robert Kevin Ling B. Whitney Gladys Lippincott Ms. Katherine A. BrandesMr. Jim Walker Edna Lovell Mr. & Mrs. F. Ronald & Betty YoungTom McCabe Ms. Nancy Susan Nachand Ridley McGregor Ms. Barbara MeadMr. & Mrs. Joseph & Tara W. ParkerJoseph McKelvie Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Nancy WindishThomas V. & Helen K. McKeon Mr. & Mrs. G. Robert & Sharon BlanchardMaribeth MacDonald & Tia Ms. Patsy BoldingMs. Veronica Kimi

Nick Marcario Mr. Robert Rainer & Ms. Angela Carruba Diana Mayo Ms. Cynthia Titus David Mehalso Ms. Marilyn Counen Roberta J. Meyer Ms. Virginia B. FlynnMs. Louise Saalfrank James Reaver “Jase” Mitchell, III Mr. & Mrs. Samuel & Sharon DeBoneMr. & Mrs. Charles A. & Audrey Richardson Barbara Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Pat Shepiak George R. “Dick” NaylorMr. & Mrs. Bill J. & Mary K. BrownMr. Erwin DetwilerThe Franklin Lighting FamilyMr. & Mrs. William H. & Melinda HassettMr. & Mrs. Dale K. & Risa J. WaughCharlotte A. Niemiec Ms. Denise Niemiec David Selkirk Noyes Ms. Kathleen H. BobbitGay BoylstonMs. Ann BrownellMr. & Mrs. Hugh & Elizabeth CannonMr. & Mrs. Steve & Donna GranthamMr. & Mrs. Charles H. & Mariana J. HillMr. William T. KirtleyMs. Susan D. LewisMs. Joan NixonMr. & Mrs. John & Merrill Oberg Beverly Joyce Oliver Ms. Betty Barker Korol Fred Pagano Ms. Beatrice L. Cole Janet Piech Ms. Gloria DobsonMs. Irene S. HermanMr. Thomas J. Stafford Theresa Prestifilippo Ms. Rose Raimo Rudolph L. Robsel Gay Wasik-Zegel Natalie Rothberg Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Francis Penn Terry L. Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carr & Kathryn Angell CarrMarion Rutley Ms. Linda McCorkle Robert Steinkamp Mr. Gerry Lacey Heinz J. Schellenberger Ms. Ann H. AustinMr. & Mrs. William & Cheryl DrakeMs. Lana F. O’BrienMs. Gertrud SchellenbergerMr. & Mrs. Burt & Trudy VeazeyMr. & Mrs. Daniel & Daphne YoderBeverly Schmitt Ms. Carol A. CarlsonMs. Lorrie MeloneMs. Susan Schmitt Sally Scholl Mr. & Mrs. Terry D. & Janice A. Dorman

Memorials And Honorariums l March 1, 2013 – August 7, 2013

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Memorials And Honorariums l March 1, 2013 – August 7, 2013

Memorial and honorarium donations are given to honor the memory of a family member, friend or cherished pet; to commemorate an anniversary, birthday, wedding or other special occasion; or for anything else the donor wishes to pay tribute. Both the donor and the person/family designated by the donor receive acknowledgement of the gift and names are published in Fur the Record. All proceeds benefit HSSC. To make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one, call 941.955.4131 x105 or visit www.hssc.org. Thank you for supporting HSSC!

Joanne Andrade Segar Ms. Helen F. AndersonMr. & Mrs. Paul & Susan BaujanMr. & Mrs. Phil & Linda BurgessMs. Jennifer DomonkosMr. & Mrs. Robert & Laurie MillsMr. & Mrs. Frank & Sherry PafumiMs. Lori B. Shapiro Roger Shells Mr. & Mrs. Delmar E. & Yvonne L. GyslerBeverly Shults Kirk Pinkerton, P.A. Dieter Stelljes Ms. Rosanna Rapalavicius Alan Stern Irish Water Spaniel Club of AmericaJane C. Thompson Ms. Jean GreenwaldMr. Robert FordMeadows Community AssociationDolores TippingMr. Robert E. TippingMs. Terri Tipping Beth Trame Ms. Elanda L. Fazenbaker James A. Wachob Etco Automotive ProductsMs. Helen C. KrotecMs. Amanda PetersMr. & Mrs. Scott & Jean G. Wood Ridley Williams Mr. & Mrs. James L. & Shirley A. RitcheyU.S. Endowment for Forestry & CommunitiesGloria Withers Mr. & Mrs. Estil E. & Susan S. BalsingerMs. Terese Catterson & Ms. Teresa S. Janis Ms. Concetta Tagliarini

Stanley Wroblemski Mr. & Mrs. John & Loraine Holak Mary Zuzich Mr. & Mrs. Don & Pat McGuire

In Memory of PetBaby Raena Ms. Margaret A. Elliott Bailie Ms. Sharon F. Linder Bella Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. & Anett CzepigaBombay Ms. Melliss K. Swenson Boomer Ms. Jennifer Keith Buster Terry Brussatti & Jack R. McGee Casper Ms. Gladys G. LippincottChaz Caputo Ms. Deborah F. Healy Chloe Mr. & Mrs. Al & Liz Hatch Cody Ms. Stefanie Tuck Daisy Ms. Gale K. Skiver Dony Doodles Mr. & Mrs. Larry V. & Lorraine B. AsarchElvis Bentz Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Georgia Meyerson George Tilley Mr. Andrew Harper Harley Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Karen Pitts Janie & Kiwi Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Beverly Chiotti

Jerry McCarthy Ms. Carol A. Carlson Kaley Ms. Jan Joseph Katy Ms. Mary ClearyLaddy Ms. Marlena Mishriky LadyMs. Mary Ann Westlund Latte Ms. Margaret Persico Luckie Mr. & Mrs. Ralph & Susan ZimmermanMarilyn Ms. Kristy Woods Molly Ms. Marissa Serritella Mykee Ms. Elanda L. Fazenbaker Prince & Sukoshi Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Karen Pitts

Princess Ms. Terri Siedlecki Pupsy Mr. & Mrs. Sidney H. & Carolyn StarrelsRaffles Mr. & Mrs. Irwin & Sylvia Pastor Rosie Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Sally Jaret Ruby Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. & Kathie MyerburgSam Mr. & Mrs. Gene & Patricia V. TwaySamantha Mr. & Mrs. William & Terri Reinbolt Sashi Ms. Marcia J. Taub Smokey Turner Mr. & Mrs. James P. & Toni L. TurnerThumper Ms. Deborah F. Healy Yogi Bear Ms. Susan Kahraman

Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala – HSSC’s Biggest Night of the YearIt’s time to “Laugh Your Paws Off ” at our 21st Annual Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala! Scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013, this year’s event will be held at the luxurious Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests will be treated to fabulous wine, sumptuous cuisine, live entertainment and a much-anticipated live auction. Local celebrity comedians, Les McCurdy and Ken Sons, will host this evening of hilarity and warm up the stage for our headline comedian, Elayne Boosler.

Back by popular demand, Elayne is sure to entertain and delight with her comedic genius. She is also an animal advocate and founded her own animal rescue and advocacy organization, “Tails of Joy” in 2001.

Tickets are $195 per person. Sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Christen Cleary at 941.955.4131 x121 or ccleary@hssc.org.

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THANKYOU!

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Christine has been a priceless volunteer at HSSC for over 3 years. She is a leader for our Canine Companion volunteer team because of her K-9 training knowledge and innovative approaches to helping our most shy, frightened dogs who have difficulty adjusting to shelter life. Every week, Christine teaches obedience classes for our shelter dogs and trains other Canine Companion volunteers on how to best handle dogs. She has created workshops and instructional videos that focus on training techniques specifically for shelter dogs.

Christine truly loves helping our dogs become well-adjusted, happy and obedient dogs and it shows in everything she does at HSSC! She is also a proud owner of two HSSC alumni!

Christine VickieWe have lost count of the number of our willful dogs who’ve been adopted by loving families thanks to Vickie’s hard work! She has been a Canine Companion volunteer for 4 years and her influence is felt at the shelter every day! Vickie has a special place in her heart for rambunctious dogs — dogs who many would not give a second chance. She is credited with “rehabilitating” every dog she has taken under her wing and each of her four-legged students learns to sit, stay, walk on a leash and so much more!

Knowing that our dogs aren’t their best selves in the shelter, Vickie organizes a weekly trip to Bayfront Park, where the dogs, along with their volunteer handlers, frolic along the beach and even take a dip in the water!

Volunteer Spotlight

a re you interested in making a difference and becoming a volunteer at HSSC? It’s easy! g o to www.hssc.org/volunteer-opportunities to sign up! f or more information, please contact Sara at 941.955.4131 x101 or ssmith@hssc.org.

Each of our volunteers play a significant role in helping us continue our mission of saving lives. We are particularly thankful for the time, talents and treasures that Christine and Vickie give to help our canine friends. They are dedicated to helping each of our dogs find loving, fur-ever homes.

Never doubt that a small group of committed people

- Margaret Mead

can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Two Siamese siblings soak in the rays as they lounge together by their new large window.

A brown tabby naps on a bed perched high on a wall shelf.

And when these furry felines get bored, they can wander over to a different cat tree, play with the dozens of toys scattered around, curl up in a comfy cat box or use a litter box in the private bathroom — all while listening to classical music.

This is just a glimpse of what the fabulous felines at the Humane Society of Sarasota County enjoy now that two rooms have been remodeled and converted to free-roaming cat rooms. Our new “community rooms” were made possible through a generous matching grant from the Robert A. Buzzelli Charitable Foundation.

By creating more “feline friendly” housing options for our adoptable cats, we are able to improve their overall health by providing a more natural living space to exercise, play and socialize with other cats and people. We are hopeful these changes will also reduce the stress levels in our felines and increase the number of successful adoptions!

Stop by and visit our furry free-roaming felines! They would love to show you their new digs!

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A Feline Frenzy

Ways to ContributeDid you know that HSSC is the area’s largest no-kill shelter and we rely solely on private donations, bequests and community support to continue our mission of saving lives? There are a number of ways to support our shelter pets in need:

new !!! Mo nt HLY gI v In g pr o gr a MBecome a Humane Society of Sarasota County Fur-ever Friend with a monthly gift to save the lives of shelter pets in need. It’s an easy and convenient way to give and help homeless pets 365 days a year! Simply make your monthly pledge online and know that your recurring gift means that together, we will continue to save lives.

re- t a IL St o re a t HSSCShop and SAVE! When it’s time for you to stock up on pet food, medicine, supplies and toys, stop by HSSC’s re-TAIL Store. Not only are our prices the best in town, but all proceeds from our re-TAIL Store support our mission and allow us to care for all of our precious shelter pets.

o n LIne St o re a t HSSC.o r gNow you can shop online and have your pet supplies delivered right to your door! Go to hssc.org for all your pet care needs and a portion of your purchase directly benefits our shelter pets!

wIS H LIStOur animals are always in need of pet food, blankets, beds and pet toys. Donating wish list items is a great way to support our animals and your gift is tax-deductible. We even have a way for

you to order from home! To view our Wish List go to www.hssc.org/wishlist and your purchase will be delivered directly to HSSC! How easy is that?

be Co Me a Co MMun It Y par tnerHosting an event to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County is a perfect way to give back to the Sarasota community. It’s also a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness for your company! If appropriate, we would love to bring Big M.A.C. (our Mobile Adoption Center) to your event to showcase several of our adoptable pets and raise much needed funds for our shelter. Please contact Christen at 941.955.4131 x121 or at ccleary@hssc.org for more information.

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Fun and FurryThis summer, the Humane Society of Sarasota County once again hosted six sold-out weeks of our Fur Fun Summer Camp. Campers spent their days interacting with shelter pets, creating animal-theme crafts and learning all about humane animal care and safety. In addition to having a blast with our shelter cats and dogs, campers were treated to visits by local animal-welfare groups including Oak Rest Llamas, Racing Dog Rescue Project, Majestic Miniatures, Jungle Gardens, K-9 Search and Rescue and Vet Care Express.

The purity of a person’s heartcan be quickly measured by how they

regard animals. - Anonymous

The purity of a person’s heart can be quickly measured

by how they regard animals.

- Anonymous

The purity of a person’s heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals. - Anonymous

Upcoming Paws for Parents Dates:• October 18• November 15

• December 13• January 17

Camp by the Numbers

30 Days of camp

6 Llamas walked

70 Ice cream treats eaten

8 Greyhounds walked

12 Braids given to our miniature horse visitor

Tubes of Puff-Paint used to decorate camp shirts31

Brave campers held a baby alligator38

75 Campers

Dog Pup-sicles made by campers for our shelter dogs100

Campers adopted a pet & gave it a loving home6

The furry fun for kids continues at HSSC — even during the school year - with our Paws for Parents program! One Friday night each month, kids have an opportunity for a fun night “in” at HSSC, while their parents have a fun night “out”! It’s a perfect way for young animal lovers to spend a Friday night! For more information or to register your little one, please contact Sara Smith, ssmith@hssc.org or 941.955.4131 ext. 101.