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Humane Society of Tampa Bay

GIVING SENIORS THEIR GOLDEN YEARS Abandoned for being too old, too dirty, too much, 12-year-old Harry found a home where he is just right, pg. 4

LEADING THE WAY BECAUSE EVERY LIFE COUNTS™

LEADERSHIP & BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sherry Silk BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sarah Glaser President Wyatt Castellvi Vice President Phil Nodhturft III Treasurer Nancy Newman Secretary Morris Massey Member at Large Amy Nelson Agliano Suzie Archibald Meredith Balasco Kevin Bischoff Ryan Cook Liana Fuente Steven Hearn Steve Rovner Jacalin Russo Jennifer Williams Elise Zahn, DO BOARD EMERITUS Linda Reitz ADVISORY COUNCIL Greg Balasco Simon Canasi Mayor Jane Castor Lisa DeBartolo Nikki DeBartolo Lindsay Deignan Danita Dickman Commissioner Ken Hagan Bobby Harris Jeannine Hascall Parker Homans Brad Lancaster Sandy Murman Scott Price Kim Rogers Cherie Schonbrun Cathy Smith Cynthia Smoot Andrea Gonzmart Williams 2 MAKING TRACKS

IN THIS ISSUE 3

LETTER FROM THE CEO

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FEATURE STORY — GIVING SENIORS THEIR GOLDEN YEARS

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YOUR SHELTER — BEST OF THE BEST

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COMMUNITY CARE – YOUR SHELTER AT WORK

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Abandoned for being too old, too dirty, too much, 12-yearold Harry found a home where he is just right.

HSTB awarded 100% rating in all four Charity Navigator categories.

HSTB helps keep pets in their home with the Pet Pantry and Animal Hospital.

CALM WITHIN THE STORM HSTB rescue and response.

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2023 TUXES & TAILS

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HSTB PERSPECTIVE

Recognition and thanks for a successful event.

Don’t be fooled. Pet store puppies come from cruel puppy mills

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RECOGNITION & THANKS

BECAUSE OF YOU Your support saves more than 13,000 lives each year.

HSTB HOLIDAY HOURS November 23: CLOSING AT 3

December 25: CLOSED

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December 31: CLOSING AT 4

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January 1:

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Editors: Regan Blessinger, Nash McCutchen Layout and Design: Nash McCutchen Contributors: Gretel Harvey, Valerie Hogan, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Madison Kostka, Liz McCoy, Lisa Novorska, Sherry Silk, Danyelle Van Horn, Ornella Varchi, Robyn Walk Photography

Letter from the CEO With the holiday season upon us and 2023 coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on all the animals we’ve helped this year. Animals like our cover dog, Harry, who had nowhere else to turn when he was discarded because he was too old. As you’ll see in the following pages, animals come to us for a variety of reasons; disaster, injury or illness, neglect and abuse, or being lost and alone. It has been our privilege for more than 100 years to save these lives because every one of them counts.

I’ve also thought about the financial hardship so many in our community have experienced over the last 11 months. It is heartbreaking when someone comes to us to surrender their beloved pet because they can’t afford to feed them or pay for their medical needs. That is why programs like our Pet Pantry and affordable Animal Hospital are so vital to the community. Along with saving the lives of animals in need, it is our goal to keep pets in their homes with the people who love them.

Finally, I remember all the ways this generous community has come together to help homeless animals.

We simply could not have done all this great work without your support and, because of you, this year has brought much hope for animals and families in need. We hope that you will continue to support HSTB so that together, we can help even more homeless pets in 2024. YOU are the reason for HSTB’s success and resilience, YOU are the reason we are able to save so many lives.

On behalf of the staff and animals at HSTB, we wish you a happy, safe, and joyous holiday season!

For the Animals,

... because of you, this year has brought much hope for animals and families in need.

Chief Executive Officer SherryS@HumaneSocietyTampa.org

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Feature Story GIVING SENIORS THEIR GOLDEN YEARS

Older dogs and cats are among the most overlooked animals in shelters across the nation.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) believes that every life counts and that includes senior pets. It is always heartbreaking when an older pet ends up at the shelter. Not only can their health be more fragile than younger

Harry, the day he arrived at HSTB.

animals, but they have a much harder time adjusting to the shelter environment after living with a family for their whole life; many of them become deeply depressed and withdrawn. HSTB has protocols in place to nurture these animals during their stay through extra play yard time and walks, enrichment activities and time out of their kennels in de-stress rooms or staff offices.

Whenever one of these sweet seniors is adopted, it is especially gratifying to watch them walk out the door with heads held high and bright eyes trained on the future.

Harry, happy after a soothing bath at HSTB.

HARRY Abandoned for being too old, too dirty, too much, 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Harry, was brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan after being found alone on the streets. He was dirty, painfully matted, confused, and anxious.

Luckily, he didn’t have any serious injuries or medical conditions and began to perk up after a warm bath and healing brush. He began to enjoy attention from staff and volunteers, and even visited CEO Sherry Silk in her office (see photo page 2). It didn’t take long for him to find the family who believes he is “just right” and will make his golden years the very best ones of all.

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Harry, moments before leaving the shelter with his new family

More Senior Success Stories CRYSTAL Crystal, a 10-year-old terrier mix, came to the shelter when her owners entered assisted living and could not take her with them. She was a sweet, shy pup who grieved for her family and struggled to adapt to the kennel noise. But, even in her sadness, her spunky spirit shone through in the play yards and on walks. She was adopted by a family who was excited to cherish that spirit and bring back her joy!

Crystal, the day she arrived at HSTB.

Crystal, moments before leaving the shelter in her new sweater, bought by her new family!

SEBASTIAN Sebastian was brought to the shelter as a stray just before closing one afternoon. He was scared, hungry and very old (10+). As we do with every stray pet, we scanned Sebastian for a microchip, hoping he had a family looking for him so he would not have to stay long in the shelter at his age. Sebastian’s scan came back negative for a chip. Discouraged, the staff began to settle him in for the night, but something made them decide to try the scan again and a chip was found in his front leg (sometimes chips will travel within the body).

When we called his owner she was ecstatic; he’d gone missing, and she was afraid he’d died somewhere all alone. In fact, just that day, she had updated her contact information on his chip “just in case” he was still out there. She was so grateful we had taken the extra time at the end of a busy day to help an old, lost cat that she gave us a generous donation. But, the relief in Sebastian’s eyes when he saw her walk through the door was gift enough for us.

MAX 10-year-old Max was surrendered to HSTB by his family. The sweet boy was so sad and, after a month at the shelter, seemed to be giving up. Thankfully, fate stepped in when Tyler and Alexandra saw him on our website and fell in love.

They drove from Sarasota to adopt him and couldn’t wait to get him home and on the couch for a lifelong snuggle fest. Max went home with a happy heart and big smile.

Max, the day he arrived at HSTB.

Max, moments before leaving the shelter with his new family.

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YOUR SHELTER BEST OF THE BEST PERFECT SCORE

HSTB awarded 100% rating in all Charity Navigator categories.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay was awarded a perfect score of 100% in all four (4) rating categories of Charity Navigator (categories on page 7). Fewer than 1/10th of 1% of all non-profits (including nonanimal charities) receive a perfect score, and your

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is dedicating to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need.

local shelter is one of them!

WHAT THIS MEANS As a Charity Navigator 4-Star Charity, supporters can be confident that the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is committed to the highest ethical standards, business practices, and transparency.

Leading the way because EVERY LIFE COUNTS™

The money and resources so generously gifted to HSTB are handled with philanthropic integrity and used to advance the mission of the organization.

Supporters can rest assured that their gifts are actually making a difference in the lives of homeless pets and helping to make Tampa Bay a better place for animals.

In addition to fiscal responsibility and accountability, a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating indicates that Humane Society of Tampa Bay programs are making a measurable impact on the community.

In other words, the programs you fund are working.

Finally, Charity Navigator 4-Star ratings demonstrate that Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a national leader in animal welfare. Not only do HSTB programs and initiatives positively impact the local community, but non-profit shelters across the nation regard HSTB as a model for operating with the highest standards in both animal sheltering and veterinary care. HSTB maintains strong relationships with leading local, state and national animal organizations to stay at the forefront of trends in

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humane animal care.

While this incredible rating was awarded to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, it is truly a reflection on the incredible donors, volunteers, and supporters who allow HSTB to continue its life-saving work. HSTB is YOUR local shelter, and YOU are making a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless, displaced, and marginalized animals in Tampa Bay; thank you.

CATEGORY 1:

CATEGORY 2:

IMPACT & RESULTS

ACCOUNTABILITY & FINANCE

Live Release Rate

of every dollar donated goes directly to life-saving programs and services.

CATEGORY 3:

CATEGORY 4:

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

LEADERSHIP & ADAPTABILITY

pounds of free food given to owned pets

volunteer hours given to the animals

owned pets seen at the Animal Hospital

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HSTB PET PANTRY

Food & More.

Times are hard in this economic climate, and many Tampa Bay families are struggling to care for their pets. For these citizens, HSTB gives away free dog and cat food every Tuesday and Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the shelter. In addition to “Food”, the pantry also offers “More” freebies including collars, leashes, beds, toys, etc. Food & More assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.* You can directly impact families and pets in need by donating pet food and/or supplies to our shelter. The more we receive, the more we can give. *No income requirement. Must provide proof of residence.

Pet Pantry is just one of many HSTB programs aimed at helping to improve the lives of pets and keep them in their homes.

COMMUNITY CARE AT HSTB FOOD & SUPPLIES ANIMEALS

• Free monthly pet food delivery for homebound citizens

PET PANTRY

• Free food & supplies for weekly pickup

MEDICAL & WELL-BEING ANIMAL HOSPITAL

• Affordable vaccinations, wellness care, spay/neuter, and specialty surgeries

• Pet Insurance • TNVR Services for outdoor cats

HUMANE EUTHANASIA FOR PETS • Affordable, private, euthanasia and cremation services are offered at both the shelter and the Animal Hospital FIND OUT MORE: HumaneSocietyTampa.org

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Community Care – Your Shelter at Work HSTB ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Affordable veterinary care for all pets.

The HSTB Animal Hospital is an affordable, fullservice veterinary clinic open to the public from 8:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Saturday. The

AAHA-accredited* hospital is an essential community service that helps Tampa Bay citizens afford basic, specialty, and life-saving care for their animals.

Accessible and affordable veterinary care keeps pets

HSTB ANIMAL HOSPITAL LOCATION & HOURS OF OPERATION 3809 N. Armenia Avenue 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday – Saturday Appointment Required | 813.870.3304

from being surrendered to shelters due to expensive medical costs and it also protects the community

To learn more visit

from infectious diseases that affect people and pets.

HumaneSocietyTampa.org/animal-hospital

BERNIE & DELTA These adorable kittens were brought to the HSTB Animal Hospital just hours apart on the same day.

Bernie, a 5-week-old Siamese mix was suffering from a severe abscess and fever. Delta, just four weeks old, was rescued from oncoming traffic by a Good Samaritan. She was dehydrated, had minor abrasions, and was badly traumatized. When Bernie’s family decided it was best to surrender him to HSTB’s care, the staff decided to house the kittens together as part of their recovery. Kittens are very social animals and thrive with the companionship of other cats. As soon as Bernie and Delta were united, Delta’s spirits lifted, and both snuggled in to heal together. Once fully recovered, both babies were adopted into loving homes.

PRESSA Pressa, a four-month-old pit bull, was suffering from Demodex (mange). Her family tried to care for the symptoms at home, but the painful, itchy patches were spreading and getting worse.

Although they were struggling financially, the family brought Pressa to the Animal Hospital because they didn’t want her to suffer. The hospital staff worked with the family so they could afford the medications she needed to heal. Pressa and her family were able to head home together, with hope. *American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the gold standard in veterinary care.

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CALM WITHIN THE STORM HSTB RESCUE & RESP HOT CRISIS

HSTB saves seven puppies from dying of heat stroke.

On an intensely hot summer day, seven husky mix puppies and their mom were brought to HSTB, all crammed together in one crate. The family’s body heat, coupled with the outdoor temperature, had turned the crate into an oven. It was immediately clear that, while Mom was uncomfortably hot but not in danger, the puppies had become overheated to the point of crisis. They were extremely lethargic with tiny lungs pumping desperately for air and swollen, bright red tongues protruding from their mouths (photo 1). Their temperatures hovered around 103o and if they continued to climb, it would be fatal. The medical staff immediately placed the puppies on ice packs and fed them sugar water while mom, Blue, received lots of love from staff and kept careful watch (Photos 2, 3 and 4). Thankfully, after 10 tense minutes of non-stop treatment, the puppies began to stir as their temperatures returned to safe levels. The family was then taken to the puppy nursery to rest and recuperate from the traumatic ordeal (photo 5). Once recovered and weaned, all seven puppies, and sweet Blue, were adopted by loving families.

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ONSE ANSWERING THE CALL

When disaster strikes, HSTB responds.

When Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay played an important role in response efforts. Working closely with FL SARC (Florida State Animal Rescue Coalition), HSTB joined an ad-hoc coalition of organizations to assist affected shelters with disaster response, animal transport, distribution of donations and supplies, and any other unmet needs. In addition to response coordination, HSTB took in 32 dogs and two cats from multiple counties in Florida and Georgia (a few of these animals are pictured below and at left). HSTB received praise from statewide and local disaster response organizations for the assistance given during this difficult time for shelters and animals in the storm’s path:

“[Humane Society of Tampa Bay] is an integral resource for disaster response in Florida.” ~Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations

HSTB is honored to help neighbors in need and grateful to our supporters for giving us the means to help animals in distress beyond Tampa Bay.

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay presents

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2023 Tuxes & Tails – Recognition & Thanks On Saturday, October 14th, more than 1,100 HSTB supporters gathered at the Tampa Convention Center to support homeless animals at Tuxes & Tails – Bavarian Nächt. The evening dazzled with drinks, dinner, dancing and lots of furry friends. Generosity flowed and the fund-raising goal was exceeded, bringing in much-needed funds for the animals.

Additionally, 41 animals found their forever homes.

Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, The Brink Foundation; Honorary Chairs, Bill Weller and Cynthia Smoot Weller; and Masters of Ceremonies, FOX 13’s Walter Allen and Russell Rhodes. Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees for making such a huge impact for homeless animals in our community .

BEST IN SHOW SPONSORS

TIES & TIARAS SPONSORS

Dickman Family Foundation Johnson-Lancaster & Associates, Inc. Cherie & Harvey Schonbrun Triad Foundation

BlueGrace Logistics Fetch by The Dodo PetIQ Shumaker The Dental Boutique Westchase + Riverview

AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR

PADDLE RAISE SPONSOR

PROGRAM SPONSOR

Periodontal Health Center

AGoldPhoto Pet Photography

BMW of Tampa

VIP LOUNGE SPONSOR

VIP CHAMPAGNE SPONSOR

VOLUNTEER SPONSOR

The Brown Family Trust

Bill Weller & Cynthia Smoot Weller

Gosia Eberle Fashion Stylist

MODEL PURRFECT SPONSORS Adele S. Bernett Memorial Fund, Simon M. Canasi, Executor Frank & Amy Agliano & Duke Air Masters of Tampa Bay, Inc. Laurie & Al Greco Lakeland Automall, Greg & Meredith Balasco Dan & Cheri Lombard Brandon & Timothy Manka-Clemons Meat Market Morris Massey My Corporate Ally Mindy King Ogden & Randy J. Ogden New Age Reprographics Phoenix House Florida Pilot Freight Services Tampa Bay Lightning Tito’s Handmade Vodka

TIES & TIARAS SPONSORS 13 Ugly Men Foundation, Inc. 1905 Family of Restaurants B.B. Abbott Advance Care Card Alltrust Insurance Bayshore Custom Homes Bay Stage Live Cayman Jack Covetrus Dorene Collier's Event Show Productions Downtown Dogs & The Working K9 Farkas Chiropractic Clinic Fuente & Black Orchid Gunster Image Depot JM Fertilizer, LLC Rob & Kim Lamke The Larson Family Leverage

Next Level Brands Older Lundy Koch & Martino PAR, Inc. Jason & Dyan Pithers, Coldwell Banker Realty PNC Bank Power Design Michael & April Rosen Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Seven Seas Water Group Skin Radiance Med Spa Bradford Sullivan Laura Tatem & Brian Kincaid Darcee Thompson Wasserman Foundation White Claw Zahn Health Solutions

IN-KIND SPONSORS AFR Furniture Rental Aramark Bar Dog Wine Connie Duglin Linen

Cigar City Brewing Encore Kinship Productions Mail Marketing Services

Nabors Media Group Vincent & Tampa Cigar Co. Windsor Vineyards

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HSTB PERSPECTIVE

DON’T BE FOOLED

Pet Store Puppies Come From Cruel Puppy Mills

mills, through a pipeline of breeders and brokers.

Puppy mills put profit before the welfare of the animals in their care, keeping breeding dogs confined in filthy conditions with poor veterinary care, little socialization or grooming, and ceaseless breeding for years. Consumers who purchase puppies in stores often report that their puppies were ill at the time of

In response to recent media coverage of an animal

purchase or later suffered from congenital disease

shelter partnering with a puppy-selling store and

due to poor breeding practices.

broker (puppy mill), the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is reaching out to our community to caution

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay urges people who

Bay Area residents about the cruel practice and to

wish to bring a new pet into the family to adopt from

distinguish our position on the retail sale of dogs in

a shelter or rescue group. If you are looking for a

stores.

particular breed, many shelters, and rescue groups have specific dog breeds available for adoption or can

Make no mistake, puppies in pet stores harbor an

help advise you on finding a particular type of dog.

ugly reality; most are trucked hundreds of miles from puppy mills before arriving at the store for resale,

When adoption is not an option, please ensure that

their parents remaining behind to suffer indefinitely

the breeder is responsible and not a commercial

in puppy mills.

puppy mill. Responsible dog breeders do not sell their dogs to brokers or stores for resale. Make sure

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay unequivocally

that you meet the parents of the puppy and visit

denounces the sale of dogs and cats in stores and

the premises where the dogs are bred and raised to

condemns the inherently cruel commercial dog

ensure that the breeder provides high-quality living

breeding industry that thrives on the retail sale

conditions, socialization, and veterinary care for their

of puppies. We strongly support state legislation

dogs.

prohibiting the retail sale of dogs and cats in stores.

Thousands of homeless dogs and cats who deserve Puppy-selling retail stores obtain their dogs from

safety and care in a home sit in shelters and rescues.

commercial dog breeders, also known as puppy

Please consider adoption.

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Puppy mill photos courtesy of the Humane Society of the United States

RECOGNITION & THANKS CORPORATE DONORS, PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERS 1905 Family of Restaurants 20s and 30s Outdoor Adventures 7 Summit Pathways Abbvie Academy of the Holy Names AGoldPhoto Pet Photography AJST Investments LLC Alair Homes South Tampa Allegro Tampa Allon Sams Altamira Corp.

Amazon American Landmark AmeriLife Finance & Accounting Ameriprise Financial Amwins Arbitration Forums, Inc Ardurra Artistic Spaces Inc. Bake More Pies Balance Tampa Bay BarrieHaus Beer Co. BC Refurbishing, LLC Biller Reinhart Engineering Group, Inc. BlueGrace Logistics BluePearl Pet Hospital Bonez & Pawz Bristol Myers Squibb Capital One Celebration Church Centene Corporation Central Pet and Garden Supply Cigna CitiGroup CitrusAd Coldwell Banker Creative Loafing Crowe LLP Cushman & Wakefield Dex Imaging Downtown Dogs Elevance Health Compliance Dept Embassy Suites Tampa, Brandon Encore Enterprise Equinix FairyTail Pet Care FedEx Florida College Florida CraftArt Glazer Children’s Museum

Grace Family Church Greenacre Properties Greystar Halloween on Central HCC Health Mutt Hillsborough High School Holland & Knight Honor Thy Pet HPN Partners Hyde Park Village Insight Global Invitation Homes Jeannine Hascall Jennifer St. Cin Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase Katie Sommers, 93.3FLZ KB Home Kendra Scott Kerby’s Nursery Keys to the Bay Real Estate Bast Commercial Group Kings Avenue Baptist Church Kol Ami Lawton Chiles Elementary School, Mrs. Rosen’s Class MacDill Air Force Base Masonite Maxim Healthcare Services McKinsey and Co. MediaLab 3D Solutions Met Life LTC Metropolitan Ministries Moffitt Cancer Center Anesthesia Morgan Stanley Mosquito Squad of Tampa Bay Newsome High School Next Path Career Partners North Pointe Dental PDQ Waters Avenue Pepsi Beverages Company Petco – Westshore Pfizer, Inc. PFT United Lodge # 153 Pinellas Ale Works Plant High School Power Design Power Home Remodeling PPK Advertising Primo Water Regions Bank

Roots Management Group Saint Leo University Sam’s Club FC 6253 Scotlynn Sentar Sheriff Chad Chronister’s Ultimate Run Sickles High School Sila Realty Trust South University Tampa Physician Assistants Spinutech Starbucks Steinbrenner High School Subaru of Wesley Chapel Suncoast Credit Union Sunlake Academy of Math & Science Sweet Dog Tampa Tampa Bay Bunco Babes Tampa Bay Jokers, Inc. (Southern Belle Charities Inc.) Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine Tampa Bay Women’s Rugby Team Tampa Catholic High School Tampa General Hospital APP Wellness Committee Tampa JCCs and Federation Tampa Prep Parent’s Alliance Target TECO Telemundo - JJ Communications Textron Aviation The Act Foundation, Inc. The Auto Club Group The Cheesecake Factory The Patio Tractor Supply Company USF Volunteers & Societies USI Insurance Services UT Volunteers & Societies Val-Pak Vei n 911 Vetoquinol Wakely Consulting Group Walbridge Walmart Wertz Group Wild Rover Brewing Wise Woof Gang Bakery Ye Mystic Krewe of Nautilus

FUNDING & GRANTS Banfield Foundation Bernice Barbour Foundation Charles Schwab Foundation Dolly’s Dream

Petco Love Florida Animal Friend Sophia’s Senior Pet Fund Franklin’s Friends Jason Debus Heigl Foundation Oxbow Animal Health H U MA N ESOCIETYTA MPA .ORG

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BECAUSE OF YOU, LIVES ARE SAVED Why Your Gifts Matter Because of you, more than 13,000 animals are saved each year by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

• Without the shelter, these animals would have nowhere else to turn for help but, because of your support, HSTB is able to provide the shelter, care and medical assistance needed to save their lives.

Because of you, HSTB helps our community and it’s citizens thrive.

• Pet-friendly communities thrive more than communities not invested in animal care and well-being by being safer, healthier, and more economically resilient.

• Because of your generosity, HSTB provides pet-friendly initiatives and resources for Tampa Bay businesses, neighborhoods, apartment buildings, and citizens.

Because of you, HSTB’s impact reaches beyond homeless pets.

• Positive experiences with animals play an incredibly important role in developing kindness, patience, and empathy in children.

• Pet ownership also enhances the mental and physical health of children and adults.

• Because of your help, HSTB offers a variety of humane education programs to foster these qualities and help ensure a bright future for animals and children.

Because of you, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

• Saves thousands of lives each year, fosters growth and health in the community, and helps secure a positive future for animals and the Tampa Bay community.

• None of this could be done without your help,

Holiday Giving Opportunities As the year comes to a close, please consider a gift that will not only help homeless animals but will make Tampa Bay a better place to live; helping ourselves, our families, and our neighbors thrive. Below are just a few examples of how your gifts help.

$50

$75

$100

Provides vaccinations & deworming for 1 homeless pet.

Provides life-saving TNVR services for 2 community (feral) cats.

Provides spay or neuter surgery for 1 homeless dog.

$350

$500

$1,000

Covers the total cost to shelter and care for 1 homeless pet.

Helps cover the cost of heartworm treatment for 1 homeless dog.

Covers the total cost to care for 1 litter of underage puppies or kittens.

Three easy ways to make your gift:

GIVE • Pay with check or card using the enclosed remittance envelope.

NOW • Donate online at humanesocietytampa.org/2023WinterMT or scan:

• Contact HSTB: development@humanesocietytampa.org | 813.876.4150

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a 501c3 organization and does not receive funding from the state, federal government, or any national animal groups, including HSUS and ASPCA.