TO THE BEST MOMMY EVER (BRIE CONWAY)

Established as a not-for-profit organization in 2007, MarrVelous Pet Rescues and Adoptions (MPR) a 100% foster-based animal rescue and adoption organization serving the Florida Keys with a mission to provide immediate counsel, care, medical treatment, and shelter for animals in need until permanent adoption is achieved, as well as to promote education for responsible animal care, spay and neuter, microchipping, and training.

With a staff of two, one full time and one part time, Suzi Youngberg and Lisa Layne, led by a volunteer board and assisted by a team of volunteers, they handle all rescues, fosters and matches. Animals live in foster care until they are adopted. "This provides a nurturing environment and allows us to expose the animals socially as well as introduce them to home life," Suzi said. "Staff, volunteers and fosters get to know the animals which helps expedite a strong match with the adopting parties." Through MarrVelous's social media presence and our website connected to national databases, animals needing foster care and adoption are widely promoted. Oﬞen, adoptive parents share stories, photos and updates. More than 130 dogs were rehomed in 2022 with 58 of those being puppies under six month old.

Monthly activities include free community dog training with an animal trainer/behaviorist and Yappy Hours at various outdoor local establishments. At the Rescue House, fundraising and social events are held, and the annual gala is every November at Snook's Bayside.

Rescue House is at 68 Silver Springs Drive, Key Largo. 305.453.1315 | info@mprescues.org

Iknow I wake you up a couple times during the night. It’s only because I’m hungry and want to spend time with you when dad’s sleeping. From the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were the perfect mommy. I appreciate you cleaning my dirty diapers multiple times a day and bathing me. I also thank you for keeping the cupboards as full as you can with my favorite baby food. I know it’s hard since I eat several jars a day. And I know I lash out every now and then, just know that it’s only because my teeth hurt or I’m just really hungry.

Happy Mother’s Day to the best mommy a little boy could ask for

- Lucas McCarthy