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Summer 2026 News from the Humane Society of Broward County
From Your Board Chair
Christy
Summer has arrived in South Florida, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures and an important reminder for all pet owners: hydration is essential. Just as we take extra precautions to stay cool during the hottest months of the year, our pets depend on us to ensure they always have access to fresh, clean water and a safe place to escape the heat. A little extra attention can make a tremendous difference in keeping our beloved companions healthy and comfortable throughout the summer.
At the Humane Society of Broward County, summer also marks the height of kitten season. Each year vulnerable kittens arrive at our shelter needing specialized care before they are ready for adoption. Many are too young to eat on their own, and require bottle feeding around the clock. That is why foster volunteers are so important to our lifesaving mission. If you have ever considered opening your home and heart to an animal in need, I encourage you to visit the Volunteer section of our website to learn more about fostering opportunities. The gift of your time can truly save lives.
As another remarkable fundraising season comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our events, campaigns and programs. Thanks to
your generosity this was one of the most successful fundraising seasons in our organization’s history. Your support allows us to provide shelter, medical care, enrichment and second chances for thousands of animals each year.
While our signature events may be behind us for the season, the needs of the animals continue every day. The Humane Society of Broward County relies on year-round philanthropy to sustain our work. If you are looking for a meaningful way to honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or create a lasting legacy, please consider making an honor donation or exploring one of the shelter’s naming opportunities. These thoughtful gifts help ensure that animals in need receive the care and compassion they deserve.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us create a more humane community for animals and the people who love them. Together we are giving hope, healing and happy endings every single day.
Board of Directors
Christy Gumberg
Chairman of the Board
Steven W. Hudson
Vice Chairman of the Board
Melody Saleh
Secretary Matt Katz
Treasurer
Thom Bambenek
Barbi Barefield
Sharon Kegerreis Berger
Liz Brown
Barbara Brush
Dawn Dellapina
Christine Forman
Nicole Fratarcangeli
Bryan S. Greenberg
Ronnie Haligman
Carolyn Lee
Sheryl Maher
Margaret Meldeau
Steven H. Osber
Susan Penrod
Ingrid Poulin
Jennifer J. Robinson
Barry Siegel
Susan A. Smith
Jamie Taylor Stiles
Julie Strauch
Michelle Howland Sussman
Jennifer Edwards White
Nikki Winchester
Board of Trustees
Arnold Grevior*
Barbara Grevior
Marti Huizenga*
Elaine Levine
Al Sorensen*
John R. Squitero
President and CEO
Christopher Agostino
*Deceased
Warm regards,
animals need your help, and we don’t want your mailing to be interrupted! The Humane Society of Broward County directly receives
Adopt a Cat Month
What better way to kick off Adopt a Cat Month in June than a visit from Florida Panthers mascots Stanley C. Panther and Viktor E. Ratt, along with some of the Panthers Dance Team?! There were plenty of smiles, purrs and cuddles to go ‘round as the crew visited with our adoptable kitties. Pet Health Works provided a go-home gift box of goodies for 30 of the felines, with a total of 237 cats finding new homes in June.
Puppies Hit the Right Note
Teens in the Clinic
There are many future veterinarians in our Teen Animal Care Volunteer program, and we try to do our part to nurture their interest in veterinary medicine. Five teens who showed particular responsibility, dedication and compassion for the animals in this program were invited to a behind-the-scenes experience of shadowing our doctors and vet techs for a day. The teens saw firsthand what it’s like to care for shelter animals by observing live surgeries, medical checks, vaccine administration and much more. We hope this is a first step in their bright veterinary careers!
A Fetching Award
Fetch Pet Insurance recently garnered the Newsweek Reader’s Choice Award for best pet insurance. That says a lot about customer satisfaction! HSBC adopters are among those happy customers, as everyone is given the opportunity to sign up their new family member for Fetch Pet Insurance at the time of adoption.
Kindness Garden
Being humane means showing kindness, something we want our visitors to feel the moment they arrive at our shelter. Our Kindness Garden, created with the help of our campers, volunteers and staff, welcomes guests with colorful rocks promoting compassion, caring and happiness. Help us grow the garden and spread a little joy by painting a kindness rock at home and bringing it in to add to our collection.
When the band Goose played at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium in April, a special Snuggle Delivery was arranged for the crew and band. Six adorable pups visited pre-concert to provide plenty of wags and cuddles. Pictured is Goose drummer Cotten Ellis with a furry friend.
Siblings Team Up for the Animals
Dexter and Maxim Lam, middle-schoolers from American Heritage School in Plantation, formed a nonprofit so they would sound more professional when asking businesses in the community for donations. Recently they came by the shelter to present Humane Education Coordinator, Darlene Feldman, with a check for $500!
The two are also starting an Animal Club when school begins in August. In addition to all this, the dedicated team, along with mom, provides foster care for our puppies and kittens.
We Won Gold! And Bronze!
Fort Lauderdale Magazine readers voted, and the HSBC is the 2026 Gold winner for the Best Animal Shelter/ Rescue. We’re also the Bronze winner for the Best Place to volunteer. We are grateful to our community for the support and confidence they place in our efforts.
We’re happy to report the following new homes found during March, April and May 2026:
We Love Service Projects
Each year hundreds of students contact our Education Department, inquiring about getting service hours for school while also helping the homeless animals in our care. One example is Harper Minto from St. Marks Episcopal School, who made several fleece blankets for our dogs and cats. Instructions for the projects listed below can be found at humanebroward.com under the “Youth Programs” tab.
Scratching Pad
Cats need to scratch. It relieves stress, removes old claw sheaths, and just feels good to them. Scratching also relieves boredom for kitties while they are here at the shelter.
One scratching pad = two hours of community service.
No-Sew Fleece Blankets
Make blankets for the shelter animals to use as they wait for a home. One large blanket or two small blankets = two hours of community service.
Friends of Animals members
Sandy Maloney and Cindy Libero enjoyed volunteering their time at the event.
Ani’s dog Luna enjoyed meeting the campers at this special book reading.
Toy
& Bone Drive
Toys help to keep the animals from getting bored while they wait for a new home. They wear out quickly and need to be replaced constantly, so they are the perfect item to collect from friends and family. The toys that work best can be easily washed: large rubber toys for dogs, small mouse toys and plastic balls for cats, and chew sticks for rabbits. The dogs love long-lasting chew bones like bully sticks and yak bones (no rawhides please).
Wish List Drive
This is a donation drive to collect specific items from our extensive wish list. The forms, wish list, and instructions can be found in the Student Donation Drive Packet on our website.
Student Fundraiser
Fundraisers bring in money that helps us to provide the animals with the care they need. The forms and instructions on how to create a fundraising webpage can be found in the Student Personal Campaign Packet on our website.
Friends of Animals Plant Sale
Meeting monthly at the shelter, our Friends of Animals Club is a group of animal-loving adults that spends time with the animals, creates crafts, holds fundraisers, and enjoys socializing. A recent fundraiser was their annual spring Plant Sale, held at the shelter in April. Members of our Teen Club joined in by preparing and selling food to attendees, while Friends of Animals members sold plants and related items. A few vendors were also present.
Author’s Book
Reading at HSBC
Local author Ani Kojian held a special reading of her new book Luna and Mikey: FURever Friends for both our Kids Club and our Summer Camp this season. Her book is about embracing differences, unlikely friendships, love, and acceptance. Following the reading, Ani surprised the kids by having Luna and Mikey, her rescued dogs, come out to meet them! Ani also very kindly donated a dozen copies of her book to the HSBC’s two reading programs, Wags & Tales and Animal Buddies.
Plants were donated by In Living Color, Flamingo Nurseries, several club members, and other HSBC volunteers. Home Depot provided a gift card that was used to purchase raffle items--two beautiful orchid arrangements. The event raised almost $3,000 for the shelter animals. For information about joining the Friends of Animals Club, contact Darlene at dfeldman@hsbroward.com.
Harper Minto holds up a sample of her no-sew blankets.
Mikey poses proudly behind his namesake book.
Summer Camp Highlights
Our Summer Camp sessions are always a huge hit with kids (and parents!) and the seven weeks of camp book up quickly. Tailored for specific age groups from six years to teenagers, each day promises a new adventure as the kids learn all sorts of things about animals. Some favorite activities are playing with the animals (of course), dressing up in animal career fashions, and making tiny houses for the animals.
In our first session this summer, the kids came up with a fashion show modeling outfits that people who work with animals might wear. We loved the creativity they showed! They also presented to the other campers, each talking about what their job entails.
A chicken presentation, given for the
WMitzvah
Cfirst time ever this summer, was thoroughly enjoyed by both the presenter, longtime volunteer Pierrette Bettex, and the campers. Pierrette brought in a pair of her young chickens for the kids to meet; needless to say, they were enthralled! The kids even got to name them.
HSBC’s Summer Camp is a fabulous way for children to learn, grow, and appreciate the animal world around them. We’ve watched plenty of animalloving children start at the youngest session and “graduate” as teenagers years later. The rewards are many for all involved.
Downward Puppy
e recently held our first two puppy yoga classes for families, and it was a very popular event with more than 50 participants! The morning session puppy group taking part was a calm, eager bunch and the curious pups visited each attendee. For the noon session, the pups were not sure what was going on at first and were a bit reserved. But once they saw the opportunity to run through the class, they did so, slowing down for brief pets and snuggles and then proceeding to be the class clowns, stealing shoes and…well, being puppies! (TJ the Education bunny greeted guests before class but declined taking part in the puppy madness.)
Project Helps Animals
ameron Katz has a special fondness for the HSBC, having celebrated two birthdays with parties at the shelter and attending camp three times. His family also adopted a dog and two Guinea pigs! When it came time for his Mitzvah project, Cameron continued his HSBC connection by holding a donation drive to benefit our animals. He collected many items, as well as funds, from friends and family in honor of his Bar Mitzvah.
If you’re looking for a Mitzvah project that helps the animals, contact Darlene at 954.266.6838 or dfeldman@hsbroward.com.
Our family yoga classes are designed for all ages and skill levels, combining light movement, stretching, mindfulness, and plenty of puppy cuddles. It’s the perfect opportunity to bond as a family, de-stress, and support homeless animals in need. The cost is $35 per person, and we ask for at least one parent or guardian per two children. Children must be six years or older. Our next session is on September 21 at 10 a.m. and noon. Visit our website at humanebroward. com under the Events tab to register.
Call 954.266.6822 to find out how to have your birthday party at the Humane Society! Here are the birthday celebrations held at the shelter in March, April and May:
Millie Bayer 8
Viola Besch 6
Leah DeMarco 7
Sloane Ericson 8
Olivia Filippsen 7
Sophia Fonesca 8
Maddie Fournier 10
Lynn Franco 7
Violet Graves 6
Emma Juzwiszyn 7
Alice Krolak 11
Maisie Lackey 6
Josephine Leon 10
Franco Magnotta 41
Melina Martelli 7
Filomena Palanza 7
Emma Palombo 6
Lillie Patin 10
Jagger Piscipo 10
Abigail Rose 11
Hannah Rutta 8
Paige Seaman 6
Lora Stokes 8
Adalinh Than 9
Josh Tincher 11
Patricia Tonry 33
Julieta Torres 7 Ocean Tuthill 10
Scarlett Wimberly 9
Maverick Winikoff 6
The campers got to meet baby chickens.
Happy campers during their fashion show routine.
Clinic Corner
Kitten Season Is Upon Us
Spring and summer are “kitten season,” when shelters across the country see kitten intakes rise sharply. Between the months of April and July we will admit 600 to 800 kittens under the age of two months. Fortunately, we have a foster program that makes it possible for us to manage these numbers and care for the kittens until they are old enough for adoption, although we are always in need of fosters that are willing to bottle feed. Currently we have 150 foster families that care for kittens, and since January 1 of this year, 350 young felines have spent time in a foster home.
Following is useful information if you find a litter of kittens:
Watch – if you do not see the mother cat, she may be away in search of food.
• From a safe distance, if they seem to be content or sleeping, keep an eye on them for a few hours or even up to a full day.
Ideally, kittens should weigh two pounds before they can go up for adoption. Still too small, this group awaits pickup by a foster volunteer.
At just a few days
Kittens become very active and vocal when hungry, so if they are sleeping, mom is most likely still taking care of them.
• If you cannot stay and watch, sprinkle a circle of flour around them and check back later to see if there are paw prints showing that mama cat has visited.
• Kittens under four weeks old are fully reliant on their mother’s milk and have a much higher chance of survival if they are left with her until they are older.
Are they in immediate danger?
• Are they next to the street, in a drain, or in other locations that pose immediate concern?
• Check to see if the kittens appear unhealthy – skinny, excessive crying, limping, or any obvious injuries.
After having their bottles of kitten milk replacer, these little ones stay warm in an incubator.
Bud and Tree were discovered alone in a recycling bin. The finder fostered them until they were big enough to be brought to the shelter and placed for adoption.
How to intervene or help:
• You can care for the kittens in your home if you feel that they are in danger or have been abandoned. Very young kittens require round-the-clock care and most shelters do not have the staff or foster support to provide for them all.
• Some shelters can help provide supplies and education if you are willing to try and care for them yourselves, but will have to deny intake.
• If the kittens are older than four weeks, you can bring them into your home to raise them until eight weeks of age so that they are socialized and able to be adopted.
• Kittens this age can be weaned using a mix of wet food and kitten formula for a few days. Most will begin to eat wet food, then progress to hard food.
Very young kittens require syringe feeding to start them off.
• Do not use milk from other animals (cow or goat) as they are not nutritionally correct. Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) can be purchased instead.
• If the kittens appear to be eight weeks old, you can catch them and bring them in for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and potential adoption. Their adoptability will be determined by how social they are with humans.
• You could help provide food and water for mom and kittens, and develop a relationship so that you can trap/cage them when the time comes for vaccines and spay/neuter.
• If you would like to help HSBC support orphaned neonate kittens and puppies, please join our foster program. We are always in need of homes to help raise animals until they are old enough for adoption. We provide all necessary education, supplies, and veterinary care while they are in foster.
A nutritious slurry of kitten gruel helps little ones transition from bottle to solid food.
Spay/Neuter Community TNR Effort
The HSBC continually emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering as the solution in the ongoing battle against pet overpopulation. We dedicate a significant portion of our resources to these procedures for shelter animals, and in community aspects as well. In April, along with multiple shelters in the region, we participated in a Regional TNR Event. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and effective method for managing community cat populations; it involves trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and returning the cats to their original habitat. Our team completed an astounding 63 surgeries in just one day, contributing to a regional total of 813 surgeries! This huge effort will prevent the births of thousands of kittens that could have ended up in shelters over the coming months.
Here are items that we are especially in need of for both our foster and shelter kittens. Scan the QR code to see other items needed for our foster animals.
Clinic staff Karitza Ortiz and Kenny Zayas check a foster return to get her ready for adoption.
Wish List For Kittens
• Fancy Feast canned kitten food • Shelter’s Choice Kitten Milk Replacer
• Churu treats for kittens • Soft kitten toys - no catnip • Small blankets (24”
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Animal Assisted Therapy
NSU Connection
Our years-long partnership with Nova Southeastern University brings the comfort of therapy dogs to campus at least once a month. This connection with the students, faculty, and staff has a meaningful impact on the lives of so many! In addition to these regular visits, we are sometimes invited to support special initiatives as well. Recently the College of Psychology welcomed several of our AAT teams as part
of a study measuring students’ levels of cortisol—the hormone associated with stress—before and after pet therapy sessions. We’ve always known our therapy dogs have a positive
Himpact, and now the research is helping to demonstrate those benefits as well.
Puppy-Assisted Wellness
SBC’s new Animal Assisted Wellness classes have been creating a meaningful and “pawsitive” impact in the community! We’ve successfully hosted our first sessions of Mindful Paws, Puppy Yoga, and Healing Paws Chakra Flow. The response has been overwhelming, and a few adoptions have even come about directly from the classes.
Through gentle low-impact yoga, mindfulness practices, and sound, the common goal of the sessions is to support overall well-being while fostering the healing bond between people and animals to bring a sense of lightness, connection, and joy. Each class is designed for the participant to move at their own pace. Check our website at humanebroward.com for upcoming sessions.
Nurses Week
SOur Animal Assisted Wellness program brings a unique and furry fun factor to sessions of Mindful Paws, Puppy Yoga, and Healing Paws Chakra Flow.
Volunteer Highlight: Lise & Bingo
everal of our therapy teams were delighted to support the nurses at Broward Health Coral Springs during their Nurses Week celebration in May. Because nursing is an incredibly demanding and high-stress profession, taking a few moments to indulge in canine cuddles brings a well-deserved break. And plenty of smiles.
Sadie, Ammo, and Baxter, along with a therapy dog from another program, brought their A-game to Broward Health Coral Springs.
Lise and Bingo have been making a positive difference in the community ever since joining our Animal Assisted Therapy program in June of 2023. This dynamic and dedicated team stays busy with multiple volunteer jobs! They make weekly visits to Fort Lauderdale International Airport where they help travelers unwind; they brighten the days of young patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; and they conduct sessions of our Wags & Tales reading program at both the Hollywood and Stirling Road Libraries. Lise and Bingo are a treasured part of our pet therapy program, and we are so grateful to have them on our team.
Edie provides lap therapy while Pepper hangs out with students and Sadie assists the researchers.
Lise & Bingo
TAn Unforgettable Evening Under the Tuscan Moon
he Humane Society of Broward County celebrated an unforgettable evening in April at the annual PAWS Gala, Under the Tuscan Moon, presented by Donald & Michelle Sussman, raising a record-breaking amount of more than $470,000 to benefit the shelter’s lifesaving programs and services. Chaired by Danielle Gaudreau and Margaret Meldeau and hosted at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, the elegant event transported guests to the beauty and charm of Tuscany for a magical night dedicated to helping animals in need.
The evening began with a lively cocktail reception featuring live entertainment, signature cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting silent auction filled with unique experiences, luxury items, and exclusive packages. Attendees also had the opportunity to purchase prize drawing tickets for the chance to win a stunning Roberto Coin Princess Flower Diamond Necklace in 18k Gold, generously donated by J.R. Dunn Jewelers. The lucky winner of the exquisite necklace was Calvin Hwang.
Guests then entered a stunning ballroom transformed into an enchanting Tuscaninspired setting. The program opened with a breathtaking performance by award-winning tenor Carlos De Antonis, who captivated the audience with his powerful voice and beautiful opera selections. Honorary emcee, Jacey Birch, then welcomed guests and helped guide the evening’s festivities.
Guests also had the unique opportunity to have personalized AI-generated fashion sketches created onsite. The interactive experience quickly became a guest favorite, providing attendees with a one-of-a-kind keepsake to remember the magical evening.
Another highlight of the Gala was the energetic live auction led by auctioneer Whitney Dutton. The excitement continued during the heartfelt “Give from the Heart” paddle raise, where guests generously lifted their paddles in support of the animals. The paddle raise generated more support than ever before, demonstrating the community’s incredible compassion and commitment to the Humane Society’s mission.
Guests were also introduced to Theo, a lovable four-legged friend searching for his forever home. Theo served as a touching reminder of why the evening was so important and how every donation directly supports HSBC’s important programs and services, helping Theo and thousands of other homeless animals receive shelter, medical care, and the opportunity to find loving homes.
The festivities continued well into the evening as guests filled the dance floor and enjoyed the high-energy entertainment of The Legacy Live band, bringing an extraordinary night
of philanthropy and celebration to a memorable close.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, donors, attendees, volunteers, and committee members, this year’s PAWS Gala was a tremendous success, making a meaningful impact on the HSBC and the thousands of animals who rely on our care and compassion each year.
Generous sponsors and underwriters include: La Luna Presenting Sponsor: Donald & Michelle Sussman; Villa Sponsors: Christy & Andy Gumberg, Windward Risk Managers - Allison & Clint Strauch, Liz & Gary Brown, Christine & Austin Forman, Helena Kolenda & Dr. Rick Bruns, Margaret & Mike Meldeau, Ladan & Patrick Patel, Bonnie Barnett & Dr. Bob Kagan, Sharon Gustafson, Carmen & Peter Hotchkiss, Carol & Steve Kalagher, Robin & Per Loof, Julie Strauch; Vineyard Sponsors: Atkinson Family Foundation – Lynn Atkinson, Cathie & Brad Banta, Barnes Preston Global CPAs P.A., Berger Singerman, Levy Public Relations & Events, Spirit Airlines, Dawn & Peter Dellapina, Dr. Stefani Green & Robert Saporiti, Dina & Ed Mucci, Shawn Taylor & Gust Kritsonis; Olive Grove Sponsors: Dawn & Peter Dellapina, Rita & Rick Case Automotive Group; Cypress Sponsors: Luisa & Michael Cook, Penny England, Danielle & Pierre Gaudreau, Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Fiori Financial Group, Larry & Melissa Rocker, Jennifer & Steven Tallow, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bella Alarcon, Cathy Callard, Shari Hall & Terry O’Neill, Tanya Heller & Ken Hansted, Julie Jones & Bob Evans, Giuliana & Todd Pelletier; Sunflower Sponsors: Whitney Dutton & Family, Bryan Greenberg & Catherine Collin, Tripp Scott, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman; Corporate Partners: Fetch Pet Insurance, Purina, Tidy Cats, VCA Animal Hospitals; Underwriters: Barbi & Frank Barefield, Liz & Gary Brown, Blue Ocean Press, Flo & Rick Celender, Coco & Jojo Luxury Florals, Marty & Terri Cole, Whitney Dutton, Christine & Austin Forman, Danielle & Pierre Gaudreau, Christy & Andy Gumberg, Holman Automotive Group, Inc., Hudson Capital Group Inc. - Jeannie & Steve Hudson, John Picinic Family Fund, Las Olas Boulevard & Isles Magazine, Levy Public Relations & Events, Marchetti Brands, LLC, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Margaret & Mike Meldeau, Dina & Ed Mucci, Paws in Town, Pet HealthWorks, The Pet Journal Magazine, The Siegel Law Group P. A. - Barry and Maria Siegel, Susan Smith, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Jamie Stiles, Shawn Taylor & Gust Kritsonis, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Universal Waste, Ed & Julie Wiegand and Zimmerman Advertising.
Clint and Allison Strauch
Christy and Andy Gumberg
Jessica Levy Ippolito and Troy Ippolito
Liz and Gary Brown
Christine and Austin Forman
Pierre and Danielle Gaudreau
Mike and Margaret Meldeau
Volunteer Salute
Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, held in May at Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood, celebrated the group with an ocean theme and the tagline “An Ocean of Gratitude to Our Volunteers!”
We try and show our deep appreciation to our volunteers on a daily basis, but once a year we go all-out with a party that we hope communicates to them how very thankful we are for all they do. Our staff works hard to organize and execute an event that is full of good food, fun, recognition and some silliness thrown in for good measure.
Linda Sanders, Director of Volunteer Services, opened with a thank-you to the 130 attendees and a recognition of volunteers who have donated their time for 25 years or more(!!). Then there were all sorts of sea-themed games with prizes, including Name that Tune, a Hot Beach Balls competition, and the highly competitive Sea Turtle Scavenger Hunt, to name just a few.
Food, cocktails, and desserts (including the artistic MOJO donuts) were enjoyed by all.
Prizes were awarded to the best-dressed guests, and there was stiff competition among them! The winners were David Hoenig for craziest, Amanda Richter for fishiest, and Cindy Libero for most ocean-like. There was also a prize drawing for a 50” television, won by Sara DeMolina, and other prizes from generous donors including Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor, K1 Speed, Royal India Restaurant, Cooper’s Hawk, William Christant & Sons’ Old Florida Book Shop, Trader Joe’s, and more.
The afternoon concluded with the “go-homes” of the jellyfish centerpieces, which were adopted out to one lucky winner at each table, adoption certificate and all. We hope our volunteers left feeling happy and deeply appreciated.
Judy Perez, Pet Boutique, and Jorge Perez, Special Events
Staff member Brittany Schwartz, Greeter Debra Stanway, and David Hoenig of Customer Service
Cattery Volunteer Mark Nonkin and Shelter Guide Christine Martin
“Fishiest Costume” winner Amanda Richter, a Shelter Guide, with Cat PAL, Terrie Smith
Security’s Jerry Ross with Greeter, Maryl Olsen
Dog PAL Greta Keith with Cat PAL, Bette Jacoby
Volunteers in Action
They’re the heartbeat of the HSBC, active in every aspect of our mission. Pictured is just a small sampling of our amazing volunteers!
Marjorie Morningstar and Darin Griggs, Cattery, with Sonja Azim, Teen Supervisor in the Kennels
Dr. Matt Dillion, Bather
David Guarino, Dog Walker
Stephen Horowitz, Cat PAL
Natalie Fry, Bather and Dog’s Day Out, with Perla Mueller, Bather
Olivia Fontana, Dog PAL
Amina Denis with shelter mascot, Scratcher
Renata van Eyck , Animal Care Cattery
Traci Scharf and Archie, SueMarie Kuretski and Sadie, Ronit Papas and Buzz, Linda Roth and Louie, and Crista D’Agati with Axl, Animal Assisted Therapy
From Stephanie Rodgers, CPDT
TB & Training and Behavior Environmental Enrichment: Why it’s Important the
Providing an interesting and interactive experience for your pet is extremely important for their mental health. Enrichment is also a great way to keep them from discovering and practicing behaviors you don’t want such as digging, excessive barking, or chewing inappropriate items in your house and yard. The environment in your home is probably catered somewhat to your dog’s needs and by providing comfort, safety, and play, your pet’s life is already enriching and interesting. The environment of a shelter animal, however, lacks the comforts of a home.
At the HSBC we strive every day to provide enrichment for the animals we care for here in the shelter. We have been very fortunate to be able to redesign one of our outdoor exercise areas to be more fun and engaging and, so far, the dogs are loving the experience. While we are still in the process of completing the project, a big addition has been playground equipment that the dogs can climb on, under, or around if they choose. This project was made possible in part through a generous grant from the ASPCA.
Our outside spaces are used daily to allow dogs to exercise, sniff the smells, lie in the sun, or play in the baby pools. Over the past several years we have invested in the importance of environmental enrichment for the animals, from multiple volunteer programs that give the animals the one-on-one attention they need, to daily activities specifically designed to relieve stress and anxiety. Simply being out of their kennel space for a short period of time has been shown to reduce cortisol levels in dogs by up to 70%! Cortisol is a stress hormone and, while some stress is not harmful, chronic and/or excessive levels of stress can lead to diminished mental health.
Positive Way
The playground equipment we have added is specially designed for dogs, to benefit them in various ways. It gives an animal the choice to simply explore or to actively interact; having this choice, alone, is a good way to reduce stress. The equipment also allows for different configurations so we can provide different experiences to keep things fresh. The bold colors are easier for dogs to see and are more attractive, as they see color differently than we do. The material is durable and easy to clean, ensuring the safety of both the dogs and the humans that they interact with. The interactive aspect of this activity is critical in all of our programs, and we have many volunteers and staff that are busy walking, training, or simply playing with the dogs and allowing them to express species-specific behaviors--in other words, letting a dog be a dog!
Other ways we provide enrichment for our animals:
• Interesting toys with many shapes, sizes and colors. Soft toys to snuggle with and chew toys to keep them busy.
• Blankets and bedding: raised platform beds allow dogs to be off the hard floor; soft bedding provides warmth and comfort.
• Bioacoustics--music designed to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Consistent exercise that is structured and interactive.
• Training. This mental stimulation allows animals to turn down the part of the brain that processes emotions such as fear and anxiety, and turn up the part of the brain that is responsible for task-solving. Training games are a good brain workout!
Lucky 13 for Big Dog Tournament
April 13 offered a typically gorgeous spring day for the 13th annual Big Dog Men’s Golf Tournament at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, where 128 golfers took part in a sell-out day of fun and competition. Co-Chairs David Vivies and Josh Renick, and Honorary Chairs Dave Lamont and Wil Shriner, announced a net total of more than $80,000 raised for our many programs and services.
Melody Saleh, who founded the event in 2013, was on hand to help out and to enjoy the continuing Big Dog success. And while some aspects of the tournament are typical to such events--the silent auction, various on-course contests, cocktail and beer competitions, an awards dinner—the HSBC’s adoptable puppy play area always stands out uniquely! One of these pups even scored a new home that day. Speaking of wins, the Best in Brew winner for beer was Tarpon River Brewing, and The Wilder/Rhythm & Vine won Best in Show for its featured cocktail.
Sponsors included Presenting Sponsor BrightView; Cat’s Meow Sponsors Josh Renick and David Vivies; Kitty Clubhouse Sponsors Connected Business Solutions, Drew James Salons, Fifth Third Private Bank, Gulf Building, Gunster, Hargrave Custom Yachts, The Marshall Family, Raymond James, and Ali & Melody Saleh; Event Sponsors ASINET, Inc., Club Car, Hospitality Purchasing, The Macmillan Family, Maserati of Fort Lauderdale, RealAuction.com, Southeast Mechanical Service, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, and Romie and Luna Wellner.
This year’s tournament held a special place in our hearts as we honored the memory of Cherie Marshall, whose longtime leadership, dedication, and generosity helped make the Big Dog Men’s Golf Tournament the success it is today. Her love for animals and dedication to the Humane Society of Broward County will be remembered for years to come.
Taking home the Big Dog trophies were: 1st Place - BrightView Foursome (Zachary Chapel, Odell Moreno, Derek Reynolds, and Charles Gonzalez); 2nd Place - Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman Foursome (Steven Osber, Ed Soto, Alan Fertel, and Kevin Fertel); and 3rd Place - Connected Business Solutions (Nick Carrasco, Eduardo Ayala, Rich Walker, and Ronald Martinez).
Puppy cuddles always bring a smile!
First Place winners Derek Reynolds, Charles Gonzalez, Jr., Odell Moreno, and Zachary Chapel
Pointing out the generosity of tournament Golf Cart Sponsor, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman!
Event Chairs David Vivies and Josh Renick, event founder Melody Saleh, HSBC Chairman of the Board Christy Gumberg and Honorary Chair Dave LaMont
Players give it their best shot at the Hole-in-One contest, sponsored by Maserati of Fort Lauderdale.
Alumni Update
Send us your adoption update notes and photos, to appear in an issue of Paw Prints. Email us at info@hsbroward.com, or message us through social media. Photos should be JPG with a minimum of 250 dpi resolution.
Iadopted Zelda there 4 years ago at age 2. There was a gal who worked there up front named Rachel, who introduced me to Zelda and knew what a good and deserving dog she was. Zelda had just had surgery on both hips, a litter of puppies, and was very skinny. I had just lost another dog and was very emotional that day. Thank goodness you saved her with surgery and rescue opportunities. She found the perfect home with me.
Zelda (behind) and Ross
Zelda gets daily walks, homemade treats, and has a big yard. She is my constant companion and a great dog. We added Ross, another small, rescued male, to our family about 10 months ago and they are the best of friends. Totally bonded. I wanted you to know what a happy ending it’s all turned out to be. Thank you for helping the animals. It means a lot.
Zelda and I rescued each other. If Rachel is still there I’d be grateful if you’d share with her.
Thanks for everything, Kerry Jamison Hollywood
We adopted Polo from your shelter in October 2011. He was euthanized on April 3rd, 2 days after his 15th birthday, due to his hips and legs degenerating to the point he was in constant pain. On behalf of my family, I want to thank you for bringing him into our lives.
John Loftus
Hi Everyone!
Thanks to you we met our fur baby Daisy, the biggest blessing we’ve ever had. She makes our days better and has brought so much joy to our home. Every day with her is a gift and we are so grateful for her and for you.
She finished antibiotic treatment for the heartworms and made her first visit to VCA. They took stool samples and she had 2 other types of worms, but they gave us medication which she has already taken. Her stool looks healthy and she’s gained some weight. We are going to schedule the next step to get rid of the heartworms.
She loves Huizenga Park and she loves to swim at Snyder Park. (We’re trying not to get her too excited or do physical activity to keep her heart safe, but we wanted her to have some fun before the treatment. We read that she is going to have to stay quiet for 2 months to avoid side effects.)
Again, thank you so, so much!!!
Best, Elizabeth, Lucas & Daisy
Arrow was a transfer from a crowded rural shelter in Florida where adoptions are scarce: Hi,
Here is an update on Arrow! We love him so much and he’s been the perfect adventure buddy.
Andy Tamarac
Polo
Daisy
Arrow and his brother Arrow on an adventure!
Luna was a Dolly’s Dream dog: Hello,
Luna update. She is our little bundle of joy! We all love her and we think she loves it here and we will try to always make it better!
Ed Deshon Miami
Alumni Update
IOwas the person who adopted Snow (now Apollo) last week. Just wanted to let y’all know he is doing wonderful and I love him so much!
Mel Opa-Locka
Pepper was with us for over a month before her video was posted to our social media accounts. It had two million views across Facebook and Instagram, and she was adopted within a day! Pepper now lives happily in Deerfield Beach.
Hn December 13 while scrolling through Instagram I came across a video of Lucia, a 7-month-old Staffordshire Terrier. It was love at first sight. Just five months earlier, we had lost our beloved Pickles and were still carrying that heartbreak. But there was something about Lucia (now Dallas) and her story that touched my heart. I filled out the adoption application online and tried to get some sleep. The next morning, we headed straight to meet her…and it was also love at first sight for my husband. From that moment on, there was no question - Dallas was meant to be part of our family!
Six months later, she has been our healer, our cuddle bug, our source of endless laughter, and yes, our wonderfully crazy dog. We wouldn’t change a single thing about her.
We recently celebrated her first birthday, and our hearts are fuller because she’s in our lives. As for Cupcake, our senior Beagle...the jury is still out on how she feels about her energetic little sister. �� Adopting Dallas was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
Monica D. Reina Sunrise
Dallas and Cupcake
Three-year-old Princess lost her home because the landlord said no pets were allowed. Happily, once her video was posted on our social media it garnered an amazing five million views on Facebook and Instagram, which lead to her adoption four days later. Deborah and her husband drove across the state from Port Charlotte to bring Princess home.
Princess
ere are some update photos on how Milo (Olaf) is doing in his new life. He has been an absolute joy and the perfect addition to our pack. He even likes the cats! His personality is really starting to show. Milo LOVES pack walks with his sister Molly and brother Mateo. I can’t thank you guys enough for helping bring this lil bundle of joy into our lives. Milo Kelpi Ellis thanks you as well!!!
Stephanie Holbert Marathon Olaf and his new sibling
Hi,
My name is Jazmine Barker and my boyfriend and I adopted Jaxson (formally Caleb) on December 6th, 2025. At the time they told us he was 1 1/2 which would make today his 2nd birthday! We just wanted to say thank you to you guys! Enjoy a picture of Jaxson from his birthday celebration this morning.
Jazmine Barker
Jaxson
Memorials Messages from the Heart
To include a memorial or honor, send your contribution of $25 or more using the envelope enclosed, or visit humanebroward.com/ donate-now/. Donations of $100 and more appear in color. We will send an acknowledgment to the recipient upon your request. Messages will appear as a listing and may be edited due to space; multiple donations for the same person will be grouped together. Memorials and honors received by June 22 are included here. The deadline for the fall issue is September 22.
Donations have been made in loving memory of the following companion animals…
Sweet Mico. From Howard & Meryl Steklof, with love.
Paige Davis, from Emmanuel Stringos.
Koji, from Cousin Barbara.
Cookie Pena…to my little Yorkie and sister, you will always be in our hearts and memories. From Kayla Pena.
The Coombs family pet, from Liza Greene. I miss you every day, Sparky my boy. God Bless. From Kim Montello.
Wiz, from Sarah Milam.
Moishe, from Tom. I’m sorry, Michael & Andrew, for your loss; hopefully the beautiful memories of Moishe will bring you comfort.
Kiko, Jax & Tinkerbell. From Carole Darling.
Rocco Ross, from Brian. Dave, Deb & family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. Although I never had the chance to meet him, it is clear how deeply loved Rocco was, and I know he would have been just as cherished by me as well.
Tiger, from Ezi & Amy Algazi.
Shelby, from Ken Elowitz.
Brutus & Cooper. From Sheryl, Lola & MariEllen.
Doobie, from Jacqueline & Kevin East.
Benji Soufrine-Feldman, from His Mommies. Benji, you have our hearts and souls. We will continue to help animals to honor you!!
Riley Barnett, from Deborah Rutter with love. Jpeg Rozenberg. From Sandi & Myer Kwavnick.
Cat Kids M & M. From Pet Parents B & K. XO XO.
Maxx – loving memories of 14 years of devotion. From Peter Winder.
Buster, from Barbara Mayer. Titan, from Tosha & Margot.
Holly, the best snuggler. �� Aunt Cherie. Keeba, a very special Husky. From John & Ginny Sandbrook. Thank you for so many joyful years. You have a piece of my heart always. Love, Gigi.
CC (Cupcake) Rosen, from the Albright & Pinkiert families. CC: To endless treats and long walks… we’ll miss seeing you in the neighborhood and we know how lucky you were to have the amazing family you did and how much joy you brought them, too.
Steele Swan, from Deborah Rutter with love.
All of our family pets. From Gail O’Brien. Smugge, from Arthur Brake. Sorry to hear about Smugge. She will be missed.
Benji, the Burger family’s dog. From their friends, the Schulman family.
Lucy Miller, from the Miller family. Rest in Peace our dear sweet little Lucy. The 10 years we had you were some of the best years for our family. We love you forever and miss you like crazy. Run free, Lucy. Until we meet again. Xoxoxoxoxo
Bentley, from Dellene & Tony Acampa.
Moochie, the best little silky terrier ever. I had the pleasure of knowing her for most of her life and will miss her a lot. From Sara Sears. Lucy, from the Kelly & Fork families.
Abu, from Trish. Small in size, immense in love. Forever cherished, deeply missed. Rest peacefully, sweet Abu. Pepa & Bitty, from Paige Moura. Thank you Pepa for 11 wonderful years of companionship. Bitty, we all love you so much. Rest easy, girls.
Jackie, from Jacques & John.
Beau Tiktin, from the Gustman family. Beau… the sweetest, funniest, handsomest bundle of love around. Thank you for bringing such silliness and joy into our lives. We will miss you.
Sweet Maya, from Mark & Kim Cheiken.
Sammy, our dog, was a blessed addition to our family. We miss him every day. From the Medina family.
Peanut, Timon & Cami, beloved rescues from the HSBC. You brought me many wonderful years of unconditional love and joy. I miss you terribly. From Susan Evans.
Donations have been made in loving memory of the following people…
Cherie Marshall, from Umni Bengtsson.
Dana R. Dougan, from Ann-Margaret Aucoin. Harriet Dunne, from Colangelo & Partners.
Harriet Shaktman Dunne, from Elizabeth Priest.
Carmen S. Diaz, from Max Belin. I think of you every day!
Harriet Shaktman Dunne, from The Hart Agency. Those who touch our lives, stay in our heart forever! May this Memorial Donation express what words never can. With our deepest sympathies.
Daniel Ray Vaz, from his family. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Daniel.
Cherie Marshall…Our special angel is helping the pets at the Rainbow Bridge. Love you, Cherie. From Melody & Ali Saleh.
Walter Collins, who will be missed by so many. He was a great dad, wonderful husband, loyal friend and the best cat dad! He had a great sense of humor, lived every day to the fullest and it was a blessing to know him. From Charlie & Laura Palmer.
Sandra Gordon, from Randi & Steve Zinz.
Thais Haug, from Veronica Haug.
Dr. Richard Finder, my dad and a dog’s best friend. From Brent & Gisele Spechler.
Marie Braga, from Roger C. Mierop.
Jamie Pascucci, from Service Logic Corporate.
Jamie Pierce Pascucci, from Pam & Dennis Griffis. Jamie was a one-of-a-kind friend. She loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She also loved her pets, especially her little yorkie, Spike. She fondly called him her “little man.” We bonded over our love of family and animals. Jamie will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Jamie Pascucci, from Glenn & Peggy Goodwin. Jamie’s amazing personality lives on through all her family. She had a beautiful smile and radiated joy. Sending her family love during this difficult time.
Cherie Marshall, from Sylvia & Jeff Thomas. To Cherie, a big thank you, looking down on and trying to care half as much for the animals as you did. We all miss you and your loving and kind ways. Rest in Peace.
Jamie Pascucci, from Chris Morley.
Jamie Pascucci, from Virginia Merritt.
Jamie Pascucci, from Jonathan Rubins & Amy Genet. Jim: We are so sorry for your loss.
James Gordon Weinstock, from JoAnne Mitseas with love. Dear Karen & family: My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband.
Jamie Pascucci and her love for fur babies. May everyone be as loved as hers were. From Vince & Donna Marchese.
Jamie Pierce Pascucci. From Donna & Glenn Wilson.
Jamie Pascucci, from Robbin & Nick DiCiacco.
Herbert Bernard Steinberg, from Chloe. RIP, Herb; may you dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Laure Ann Turner – our dear friend – for her unconditional love of Lola & Merle, her two adorable pups! From Carlos & Nancy Velez.
Joe & Ginny Caruso. From the Caruso family.
Jamie Pascucci, from Nancy Altimore. In honor of a life well lived!
Nancy Adams, from Linda & Paul.
Jamie Pascucci, from Michael Price. Keeping you in our prayers and asking that God’s peace be with you.
Morris & Helen Ritz. From Joel Ritz.
Jamie Pascucci. From Arnold, Darcy, Jim Butkus & Robert Sparks.
Wylie Scott. From Roxanne at Evensky & Katz / Foldes. Wylie loved animals and would be happy he could help those animals needing help where he had his healthy and fruitful years.
In memory of my daughter, from Elaine Weinfeld. HSBC was her favorite organization.
Harriet Dunne, from Jasmin Scaggs.
Godspeed Dr. Nancy A. Adams…founding member of Broward County, beautiful loving mom and friend. From Lizz & Michael Chiccone.
Ricki Popick Markman, from Andy Popick & Melissa Barnhardt. Our mother was a lover of dogs and always adopted. This gift is in honor of her memory and recent passing.
Jamie Pascucci, from Tropic Supply/Chuck Del Vecchio.
Ricki Popick Markman. From Jane & John Edge.
Nancy A. Adams. From William & Susan Gallo. Dear Norm: In memory of your Mother who was a beautiful woman in so many ways. She was admired by so many and will be missed. God Bless.
Steven Ira Miller, from Paul & Laura Feuer.
Steven Ira Miller. From Susie, Steven Adler & family. Harriet Shaktman Dunne. From Elizabeth Priest.
Mac McMorris, from Duke Energy on behalf of Trey McMorris.
Danny Ross, from the Glaspey family—Audrey, Stacie, Chris, Suzanne, Meghan & Brandon.
Aunt Heidi Rupp, who loved all animals. From Charles & Crystal Moore.
Heidi Rupp, from Elisa Goria.
Danny Ross, our friend. From Michael & Beverly Magee.
Adelheid “Heidi” Rupp, from Dataforma, Inc. We wish to contribute to support services for the love of all pets in the memory of Heidi Rupp, and support the family’s wishes to memorialize the giving heart of such a lovely woman.
Ricki Popick Markman. From Russell Barnhardt & Jane Banic.
Dan Ross, from Katherine & Chris Sautter. Harold Greenblatt, from the Goldberg family.
Heidi Rupp, from Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Moore.
Danny Ross, from George & Donna Revtai. Steven Miller, from Joanne Shulman.
Steven Miller…you will be sorely missed by your family and friends. From Dorothy Beck, Ava Zinn, Margie Goldin, Charlotte Temple & Joanne Shulman.
Dan Ross, from Bruce & Tonya Shaw. May Dan’s legacy benefit the Humane Society of Broward County and may he rest in God’s loving care.
Betty Braverman, from Janice Creekmore.
We will greatly miss Heidi Rupp! She was an animal lover and very generous to all those who were lucky enough to know her. From Mindy Holtfreter.
Heidi Rupp, from Jackie Boddie. She was truly a friend of all animals!
Gene Wynne Smith, from the Gorra family. May Gene’s memory be forever the blessing! Her kindness and smile will live eternally with our family and those who loved her at The Criterion.
Patricia Ann Faulkenberry. From Don & Lisa Clinton.
Patricia (Pattie) Faulkenberry, my dear friend. From John Baylor.
Richard Zegelbone, from Lilli Schipper.
Gene Wynne Smith, from Elizabeth Burch & Don Hess. In memory of you, Mrs. Smith, and your passion for the helpless animals, your own fur babies, and grand fur babies.
Pattie Faulkenberry. From Richard & Christine Miles.
Heidi Rupp, from Connie Pendleton. Will miss my friend’s letters & will remember the good times we had when we were younger.
Shirley Bournes, from Dayle Fragin.
Barbara Mortman, from Terry & Joel Brown.
Paige Davis, from Emmanuel Stringos.
Steve Margulis, a man who loved his dogs unconditionally! From the Mark Pedisich family.
Heidi L. Rupp, our little ninja. Forever loved and never forgotten. From Richard & Carole Lewandowski.
Susan P. Weil. From Thea & Jeff Woolfson.
Susan P. Weil. From Robyn, Eric, Zach, & Gabi Pintaluga.
Brett A. Moses. From Rhonda, Jon, Lauren & Ally Bandes and Marilyn Schwartzman.
Dr. Phillip Greenberg. From Robyn Bolgla & Jeff Shapiro.
Phillip B. Greenberg, M.D. From Linda Bloomfield. Always in our hearts.
Dr. Phillip Greenberg, from Bonnie & Richard Hoffman.
Dr. Phillip Greenberg. From Bruce Lazarus & Phil Weintraub.
Nathan Walters, from Glen Walters.
Nathan Walters, from Philip Engelmann.
Nathan Walters, from Kristi Savage.
Nathan Walters, from Mikael Johnson.
Nathan Walters, from Danielle Galia.
Nathan Walters, from Tricia Stein.
Nathan Walters, from Natalie Hadaway.
Laura McRell. From Brett Lindenfeld.
Phillip “Pete” Snyder, our friend who loved and sheltered many animals during his lifetime. You are missed! From John & Debbie Miller.
Emily Botta, from Jodi Beyer.
Phillip Greenberg, from Sally & Barry Schwartz.
Phillip Greenberg, MD. A dedicated physician, empathic human being, and a great leader. From Richard Weiss, DO.
Phillip Greenberg, from Erica Serlin & Ken Kushner.
Rochelle Feinberg, from Ronna Platt.
Rochelle Feinberg and in honor of her dedication to the Humane Society of Broward County. From Gregg & Cindy Feinberg & family.
Christina K. From Rose Ann O’Laughlin.
Rochelle Kurtzman, who loved animals and who happily volunteered her time for years to give them better lives. From Joanie & Doug Bergmann.
Audrey Efros, from Lilli Schipper.
Bobby Lowe, from the Korshoff family.
Arlene Spevak. From Lisa, Brett & Emily Roth. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. May her memory be a blessing.
Pattie Faulkenberry, a very special person. We loved having her as a neighbor. She will be missed. From Delle & Mike Lenzen.
Peter Cartmell, from John & Karen Gardner.
Rochelle Feinberg, from Lisa & Jerry Smithey.
Mary Bucci Cotton, from Wayne & Shelly Jones.
Dr. Phillip Greenberg. From Barbara & Jon Zweig.
Phillip Greenberg, from Cynthia Levitas.
Estate Gifts
Estate gifts gratefully received in March, April and May:
Katherine Steidle
Rosemary Elizabeth Mincieli
Honors & Celebrations
Donations have been made in honor of the following beloved companion animals… Penny, forever in our hearts! From the Axelrod family.
Corey, from Jordan & Katherine. Theo, from Ollie.
Kit Kat, from Thomas Burger & Bradley Rystedt.
Tanner Weinstock, who gave his family and neighbors years of love and play. You will be deeply missed. From the Banner family.
Ace, from Laura McLaurine.
Nitro Zahn, from Charlie Meli. So sorry to hear of Nitro’s passing. We know how sweet a dog’s love is and we’re sorry that you’re going through this. Sending you Doggy hugs!!
Cranley the Cat. From Nick Cowart. Bruce and in honor of your new home spot! From Lilli Schipper.
Garbo Lustig Ganguzza. From Dominic Galluccio & Cassie.
Nima…I hope you know your family loved you very much. We enjoyed all the updates from afar as well! From Kenia.
Maddie Woods…you will be missed. From Carey, your dog vacation dog walker.
Donations have been made in honor of the following people…
Lynn Jaimes from Marla Ono. Lynn’s dedication to rescue animals is the reason why 8 puppies were adopted at the Miami Open!
Happy Birthday, Lowe & Sunny! From Ellie & Rosie. Matthew Newman, a former HSBC volunteer now finishing his first year in veterinary school at UF. From Grandparents Norma & Richard.
In lieu of wedding favors and in honor of our wedding guests, we have decided to donate to the HSBC where we adopted our best girl, Kate! From Lindsay, Jeff, & Kate.
Lou DeName, who loved animals. From the Strong/Conroy families.
Linnie & Mark, from Bonnie Shcolnik. Wishing happiness and good health for both of you and your beloved pets.
Adam Ciejek, from Michelle Durnil.
Happy Birthday, Carol Kalagher. From Ann Marie & Harry Moon.
Louis DeName, from April & Mark Miller.
Mark Levey, from Paul & Pat.
Jerome Pathon & family. From the Undelson family.
Michael Tomback…Happy Birthday, Michael! I love you! From Mom Deb.
Lynnie Joseph & Mark Norych – in honor of your wedding. From Marla Reznitsky.
Happy Birthday, Carey Morgan! From Mom.
Dale Merken, from Nan Blair.
Sam Crowe – Happy Birthday! From Austin.
Patricia Faulkenberry, from Ray & Pamela Gladden.
Stephanie Ermer, from Blueberry & Simba. Blue & Simba wanted to recognize you for being so amazing.
The Khodos family, from Lilli Schipper. Congratulations on your new home.
Lynnie Joseph & Mark Norych. From Michelle & Rick Wellner. Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you much love and happiness together. Thank you for including us in your celebration.
Lynn Joseph & Mark Norych. From Ashley, Adrienne & Helen.
Lynnie & Mark Morych…Mazel Tov on your wedding day! From Lisa & Barry Eichenbaum.
Lynnie Joseph & Mark Norych. From Helen & Neil Yellin.
Lynnie & Mark Norych’s marriage. From Amy & Len.
Lynnie Joseph & Mark Norych. From Jaime Rotlewicz.
Stephen Moroz, from RC.
Lynnie Joseph & Mark Norych. From Lisa, Derek, Rook, & Korra.
Catherine Dearing & Joanna Ingleton. From Emma Dempsey.
Jennifer Moye, from the Simmons family. Thank you for the amazing impact you have had on Emilia this year! You are both an amazing teacher and human being!
Sally Bergeron – Happy Birthday from Suzy, Frank, Brooke & Blake.
The Stolyarov family, from Lilli Schipper. Congratulations on selling your condo!
Steve Bourie, from Edge.
Steve Bourie – Happy Birthday. From Keith Huber.
Gloria Coronado & Ryan Liss. From Vanessa Suarez.
Rick Odria, the best paw parent who would take
them all in if he could. From Alora. Harry Hansen, from Holly Hansen.
Separate donations have been made in honor of the following individuals by David Stillson in appreciation for allowing him to mediate or arbitrate their cases:
Scott Cohen, Karina Alava, & Marcela De Brito Medina
Suzanne Gutierrez, Lauren Gunnels & Ana Ferreira
Zachary Geller, Mark Kluger, Jazma Schou, Carole Carter, Kim Trask, & Nathan Kluger
Ryan Knight, Ashley Bailey, Phylicia Brown, Natalie Ruiz, Adriana Almanzar, & Ann Heenan
Kristin Longberry, Porsha Ellis, & Charlie Gibson
Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond, & Elena Cheung
Julie Zobec, Gina Jacobs, Vanessa Peterson, & Erica Gorman
Amy Sumacewski, Yunia DeMicco-Nadler, Jen Heider, Briana McDermott, & Rhina Cancel
Lindsay Koppelman & Thalia Ahumada Martinez
Juliana Schmidt, Linda Oliveri, & Kathy Underwood
Frank Angioine, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond, & Elena Cheung
Wanda Reas, Giselle Chardon, Andrea Smith, & Caroline Byington
Barbara Richard & Sarah Reep
James Colquitt, Toshia Hampton, & Laura Quiles
Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond, & Elena Cheung
Nick Latour & Julie Vos
Heather Hatch, Jennifer Gunnoe, & Heather Como
Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond, & Elena Cheung
Robert Rivera & Mario Raya
Ryan Knight, Karen Getz, Phylicia Brown, Natalie Ruiz, Adriana Almanzar, & Ann Heenan
David Cohen & Jennifer Broderick
Antonio Bruni & Twanda Purifoy
Ryan Knight, Sarah Velez, Phylicia Brown, Natalie Ruiz, Adriana Almanzar, & Ann Heenan
Robert Friedman & Dominique Florville
Robert Rivera & Mario Raya
James Colquitt, Shanna Simpson, & Laura Quiles
Featuring warm and fuzzy shelter stories
Dominica Air Lift
Heavy rains in the Caribbean island country of Dominica caused major flooding which resulted in landslides affecting St. Nicholas Animal Rescue (SNAR), a group we have assisted in the past. They care for hundreds of animals, some found severely abused, and all facing little to no adoption potential on the island. With the access road to their hillside shelter wiped out, SNAR needed help getting dogs and cats from the shelter to temporary housing prior to a planned Freedom Flight. Volunteers worked for days carrying animals down the slippery hillsides to safety. Then the trucks that were to bring the animals to the airport in the middle of the night never showed up. Frantic phone calls at 3:00 a.m. roused people from their beds; animal-loving locals came through with trucks and helping hands.
Staff from eight Florida organizations waited in Miami for the 90 dogs and 30 cats whose final destinations included not just Florida but New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania. HSBC received 12 dogs and one cat. Aged six months to eight years, the animals checked through our clinic and were ready for adoption. While they await new homes, they enjoy all the benefits of an HSBC “guest” – including air conditioning! Healthy food was also new to them, as the dogs had primarily been fed rice.
Our staff are ensuring that potential adopters understand these animals will need extra time to acclimate to their new surroundings and lifestyle. With patience, understanding and love, we have no doubt these island girls and boys will become valued family members.
All set for their plane ride to Florida!
Iona, ready to go home with her new dad William, was the first of the Dominica dogs to be adopted!
Be an Angel!
St. Nicholas Animal Rescue is always in need of Flight Angel transporters, where a traveler to the U.S. brings a pet under the seat on their flight. These cats or dogs will go to a U.S. partner shelter for adoption. To learn more, reach out on Instagram @st_nicholas_animal_rescue.
An aerial view of
shelter.
Safely landed in Miami, the cats and dogs had cleared Customs and a USDA check.
The huge scar across Hope’s chest was caused by a person with a machete.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 15: Healing Paws Chakra at HSBC Register on our website
September 21: Family Yoga at HSBC (two sessions) Register on our website
September 25: PAWS Event at Tower Club
October 8: Fashion Forward for PAWS
Neiman Marcus Boca Raton
October 16: Family Halloween Event 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the shelter
November 2: PAWS on the Green Women’s Golf Tournament Grande Oaks Golf Club
Pet Loss and Grieving Support Sessions: Support sessions are free of charge and are offered via Zoom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To register for free sessions, call 954.266.6848.
Bunny Basics: Free of charge. Learn about housing, nutrition, bunny introductions and more. For a schedule call 954.266.6815.
Adult Volunteer Orientation: Monthly in-person orientations are held throughout the year. Registration is required. Visit humanebroward.com/volunteer-services/ to choose a position, orientation date, and more.
The shelter is open 7 days a week.
Adoptions: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (adoption desk closes at 5:30 p.m.)
Animal Admissions: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Appointment required; see phone list below. No appointment needed for euthanasia.)
Vaccine Clinic: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
HSBC pet cemetery and mausoleum