Final Fall SS 2019

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League • FALL 2019 

C2Z Mega Adoption Event 

– page 4 

Adoption Milestones 

– page 5 

Volunteer Spotlight 

– page 9 

Saving lives. Building a more humane community. Together.

3200 North Military Trail 

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 

PeggyAdams.org 

General Information 561-686-3663 

Fax 561-686-0940 

Donations 561-472-8842 

Donations@PeggyAdams.org 

Please email Info@PeggyAdams.org 

or call for any of these services: 

Adoptions 561-686-6656 

Behavior Helpline 561-472-8815 

Spay/Neuter 561-472-8812 

Wellness Clinic/ 561-472-8812 

Microchip 

Volunteer Program 561-472-8867 

Foster Program 561-472-8578 

Humane Euthanasia 561-686-3663 

of Ill or Older Pets 

Lost or Found Pet 561-686-3663 

Surrender a Pet 

Leadership Circle & 561-472-8576 

Peace of Mind Program 

Berman Memorial 561-530-6066 

Pet Gardens 

Columbarium 561-686-3663 

Front Desk 561-686-3663 

Peggy’s Pantry 561-472-8852 

Food Bank 

Email – Marketing@PeggyAdams.org 

or call for the following information: 

Special Events 561-530-6057 

Marketing & 561-472-8845 

Public Relations 

Young Friends of 561-530-6066 

Peggy Adams 

Please call Animal Care and Control to 

report animal abuse or neglect: 

561-233-1200 

Follow us! @PeggyAdamsARL 

A Letter from 

Rich Anderson 

Executive Director/CEO 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 

We would not be where we are today if it wasn’t for the amazing volunteers we have! 

We are excited to spotlight two volunteers, Donna and Urvi on the cover of this new 

issue of The Shaggy Sheet. Also joining them is Pressley, who is alive today thanks 

to the caring support of friends like you. Please be sure to read all about them and 

the many rewards of volunteering on page 9. 

It’s been a very eventful year so far at Peggy Adams. We are incredibly grateful 

that Hurricane Dorian spared us in South Florida, but our hearts continue go 

out to all of those in the Bahamas. With the generous support of our community, 

Peggy Adams organized three flights to transport more than 160 dogs and cats from 

the Bahamas to Florida. Peggy Adams received 69 of these animals – some of which 

are still available for adoption. 

2019 has already been a record breaking year for finding new loving homes for 

homeless and abandoned cats and dogs. In fact, adoptions have increased so much, 

we have been able to transfer the highest number of animals in history from Palm 

Beach County Animal & Control to Peggy Adams. These are animals that otherwise 

would be at risk of losing their lives due to overcrowding at the county-run shelter. 

To read about our adoption milestones, see page 5. 

Unique to this edition – both covers are front covers! 

Not only have we made an incredible impact this year on the animals in our 

community, we are now just one year away from being able to save twice as many 

animals! In February, we broke ground on our new state-of-the-art Pet Adoption 

& Humane Education Center. Inside these pages, you will see renderings and 

floor plans… you’ll learn how this will increase our capacity to provide care to the 

community, and… how YOU can help! 

I truly can’t thank you enough. You are making an amazing, lifesaving difference for 

animals right here in Palm Beach County! 

Please enjoy this latest issue of The Shaggy Sheet and contact me directly should 

you have questions or if you’d like to schedule a visit and tour to see the important 

work you make possible every day at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. 

With compassion for the animals, 

Rich Anderson 

Executive Director/CEO 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Board of Directors 

Jane Grace, Honorary Chairman 

Lesly S. Smith, Chairman 

Sam Hunt, Vice Chairman 

Joanie Van der Grift, President 

Nellie Benoit, Vice President 

Daniel Hanley, Treasurer 

Laurie Raber Gottlieb, Secretary 

Jack Flagg, Executive Committee 

Carol Garvy, Executive Committee 

Daniel E. Ponton, Executive Committee 

James D. Berwind 

Nancy Brougher 

Virginia Burke 

Christina Dennis 

Candy Hamm 

Vicky Hunt 

Linda Miller 

Pauline Pitt 

George E. Summers 

Dotsy Letts, Director Emerita 

The Shaggy Sheet newsletter is sent to all supporters who donate $25 or more per year. To ensure that you continue to receive your issue, 

please use the enclosed envelope to make a minimum donation of $25. The animals need your help and we don’t want your mailings to be interrupted! 

Thank you for your caring support of the animals! 

2 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

The easiest way to support the animals 

Your monthly gift offers numerous benefits: 

As someone who loves animals, you know they 

need care every day. Food, safe shelter and medical 

treatment are just some of the basic needs 

of animals staying at Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League. 

The love is free, but the other costs add up! That’s why 

you’re invited to join our group of most dedicated 

friends as a Monthly Giving Circle member. 

For more than 90 years, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue 

League has been saving the lives of animals right 

here in Palm Beach County, but none of it would 

be possible without regular monthly gifts from 

loyal Monthly Giving Circle supporters. Joining the 

Monthly Giving Circle is the easiest, most efficient 

way to save lives in our community. 

You provide a steady source of support and 

consistent funding to care for local animals. 

You will receive fewer mailings – allowing the 

League to spend less on paper and postage so it 

can help more animals in need. 

You have the flexibility to change the amount of 

your gift or cancel at any time. 

Sign up today and you’ll receive a free calendar 

honoring your support of the animals! 

Monthly Giving Circle members are the heart of what 

we do at Peggy Adams. 

By setting up an 

automatic gift each 

month, you ensure 

there are resources 

to help care for 

every homeless 

animal that comes 

through our doors. 

Sign up to join the Monthly Giving Circle 

today at PeggyAdams.org/MonthlyGiving 

or please call 561-472-8842 

Did You Know? 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is an 

independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 

serving Palm Beach County, and does not receive 

funding from city, state, or the federal government. 

We rely solely on the generosity of individuals, 

foundations and corporations to provide quality 

programs and services to the community. Donations 

directly support programs and services to help 

animals in need here in Palm Beach County. For 

six consecutive years, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue 

League has received consecutive 4-star-ratings from 

Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent 

charity evaluator, one of only 7% 

of charities nationwide to receive 

this distinction. 

Peggy Adams offers: 

Pet Adoptions 

Wellness Clinic 

Spay/Neuter surgery 

TNVR services for free-roaming cats 

Neo-natal kitten nursery 

Peggy’s Pantry Pet Food Bank 

Dog behavior and training classes 

Lost and found program 

Humane euthanasia of old or ill pets 

Foster and volunteer programs 

Community education & outreach 

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COUNTDOWN 2 ZERO Initiative 

Nearly 200 pets found their forever homes at the 

sixth annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption 

Event, presented by The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, 

on September 28, at the South Florida Fairgrounds 

Expo Center in West Palm Beach. This annual event, 

organized by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 

and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, is a 

collaborative effort of over 20 local rescue and partner 

groups dedicated to saving the lives of Palm Beach 

County animals. Over the last six C2Z Adoption 

events, more than 1,500 animals have found 

forever homes. 

“This annual event is just one of the many ways we 

can come together to help support the important 

C2Z initiative,” said Dianne Suave, Director of Palm 

Beach County Animal Care & Control. “In addition 

to advocating for the adoption of local rescue animals 

in need of loving homes, we also strongly encourage 

everyone to spay/neuter their pets, as this is the most 

humane way to reduce the number of unwanted 

puppies and kittens born each day in Palm Beach 

County,” Sauve added. 

Opening Ceremonies: Commissioner Gregg Weiss, 

Dianne Sauve, Dr. Michelle Durkee, Lois Pope, 

Rich Anderson, Dorritt Miller 

Thousands of guests attended the Countdown 2 Zero 

Adoption Event to find their perfect match. Onsite 

were hundreds of Palm Beach County’s adoptable 

dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, bunnies, rats and 

chickens, and other pint-sized pets. “The Countdown 

2 Zero Adoption Event is the largest pet adoption 

event in Palm Beach County, and we are excited that 

195 animals found loving, forever homes!” said Rich 

Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League. “This equates to 390 animals 

saved because every adopted animal makes room in 

a shelter for another pet who will not be at risk to be 

euthanized due to pet overpopulation. C2Z is a true 

collaboration to achieve this goal and it’s exactly what 

Countdown 2 Zero is all about; adopting from a local 

shelter when looking for a new pet.” 

Special thanks to our sponsors! 

Presenting Sponsor: 

The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc. 

Brothers Catering Services LLC, Dog Watch of East Coast 

Florida, Drive Shack, Empire Beauty School, JupPupBeds, 

Inn the Dog House, Nozzle Nolen, Paradise Exteriors, Paws & 

Cherish, PAWZ On Demand Pet Taxi, Scenthound, Searcy Law, 

ServPro, Sunny 107.9 FM, The Palm Beach Post, TooJay’s, Very 

Important Paws, Wellington Hospitality Group, and WPBF25 


ADOPTION Milestones 

The goal of the Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) initiative is 

to save every adoptable animal in Palm Beach County 

by the year 2024. Launched in 2014 by Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League, Palm Beach County Animal 

Care & Control (AC&C) and the Palm Beach County 

Board of County Commissioners, we are making 

incredible progress! 

Before the launch of C2Z five years ago, Palm Beach 

County Animal Care & Control was saving less than 

50% of the abandoned, lost, sick and injured animals 

it received. Today, the County shelter is saving nearly 

8 out of every 10 dogs and cats that come through 

its doors. 

We are also grateful to the collaborative spirit of the 

rescue community that has rallied around the C2Z 

effort. To date, nearly 200 rescue organizations have 

helped save the lives of more than 10,000 dogs, cats, 

puppies and kittens when the County shelter has 

been overwhelmed with animals in need. (You can 

see a list of every organization and how many 

animals they have helped the County shelter save at 

www.Countdown2Zero.org/stats - *Please note that 

Peggy Adams is listed as Animal Rescue League 

and dogs & cats are listed separately because not all 

rescues listed accept both dogs & cats). 

From January 1, 2019 to October 25, 2019, Peggy 

Adams has transferred 703 cats and 863 dogs from 

AC&C into our care; a total of 1,566! That is the 

highest number in one year! 

Together – as a community – we can save every 

animal possible in Palm Beach County. 

Here’s how you can help us achieve our C2Z goal: 

• Adopt a rescue animal 

• Become a Foster Volunteer 

• Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) 

• Spay and Neuter 

• Donate 

On Sunday, August 4 th , a Good Samaritan 

discovered 3 dogs abandoned in a dumpster and 

called AC&C Dispatch. Unfortunately, 2 of the dogs 

did not survive. The third dog, a beautiful, bright-eyed 

French Bulldog mix, did survive and was transferred 

to Peggy Adams the next day. 

The Frenchie, now named Riser, received the TLC that 

she needed at Peggy Adams. Within a few days, she 

was adopted into a wonderful, loving home with her 

new mom, Holly. Upon arriving home, Holly gave us 

the following update: Riser is happily acclimating to 

her posse (as she has 3 other small dogs) and Riser 

just wants to spend every 

waking moment 

curled up 

in her 

mom's lap. 

Riser 

Adopted 

August 15 

For more information, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org and pbcgov.org/animals 

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Peggy Adams Coordinates State-Wide Airlift of 83 Dogs and 75 Cats from the Bahamas 

Even before Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas 

with such destructive force, Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League was working to organize a state-wide 

response to the disaster. Peggy Adams knew that Palm 

Beach County alone would not be able to meet the 

dire need that was going to come. 

Forty-seven of the animals (26 dogs and 21 cats) 

received care at Peggy Adams and were quarantined 

for 30 days before they were ready for adoption. 

Most required medical attention. Some needed spay/ 

neuter surgery while others received treatment for 

conditions such as heartworm, skin ailments and 

tick-borne diseases. 

Thanks to you and your support, we are able to 

respond with our emergency rescue partners and 

together, build a more humane community even in the 

face of a major disaster like Hurricane Dorian. And, 

you’ll allow us to be ready to help additional animals 

from the Bahamas that may need us, and to continue 

saving more lost and abandoned animals right here in 

Palm Beach County. 

Working side-by-side with Peggy Adams were: 

Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Humane 

Society of Broward County, Humane Society of 

Greater Miami, Cat Depot (Sarasota), Humane Society 

of Naples, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, Animal 

Welfare League of Charlotte County (Port Charlotte), 

and Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue (Bradenton). 

And, it wasn’t just a state effort. In conjunction with 

the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), 

GreaterGood.org and Wings of Rescue, Peggy Adams 

coordinated airlifts on September 16 th and 17 th 

of 158 dogs and cats to empty the Bahamas Humane 

Society in Nassau to make room for animals lost and 

separated from their owners during the storm. We 

also helped coordinate the delivery of more than 3,000 

pounds of emergency pet food. 

Special thanks to our 

friends at Scenthound 

who came to Peggy 

Adams to bathe and 

trim the nails of all 

our new Bahamian 

rescues. 

For updates and to donate, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Hurricane-Dorian 


EMERGENCY PLACEMENT PARTNER 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is an 

emergency placement partner for the ASPCA, the 

Humane Society of the United States, and Humane 

Society International for animals affected by natural 

disasters such as floods, fires and hurricanes, as well as 

hoarding and puppy mill situations. 

Sophie 

Peggy Adams also helps globally 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is honored to be 

impacting animal welfare locally and globally with our 

partnership with Humane Society International and 

being the point agency in Palm Beach County to 

save five dogs from South Korean meat farms. 

Peggy Adams received the 5 dogs (ages 

two to five years old) on Monday, July 1 st . 

A total of fifteen dogs were transported 

to partner shelters in Florida. 

Tink 

Adopted 

October 9 

These dogs were among almost 200 

dogs and puppies rescued by Humane 

Society International (HSI) from a South 

Korean meat farm in February 2019. It is 

the 14 th dog meat farm that HSI has closed 

since January 2015 and is part of its campaign 

to end the cruel dog and cat meat trade in 

Asia. To date, HSI has rescued nearly 1,800 dogs 

from these types of farms that raise dogs for human 

consumption and for sale as pets. 

Tyson 

Freya 

Adopted 

September 29 

HSI enforces the 20-year contract that has been signed 

by this farmer that ensures he will stay out of the 

dog meat and any other animal related industry. HSI 

follows up regularly to ensure compliance among all 

past farmers. 

Three dogs are currently up for adoption and 

in need of TLC. If you are interested in fostering 

and/or adopting, please contact us at 

Adoptions@PeggyAdams.org or visit our 

Adoption Center which is open daily from 

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Thaya 

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HAPPY TAILS 

Magnum (aka Bruce), 

Adopted September 9 

“ 

We have renamed 

him Magnum, 

after Magnum PI. 

My husband is a 

fan! Magnum is 

doing great! He is a 

ball of love and we are 

enjoying having him. He 

had a busy first week with 

a grooming appointment and 

introductions to our cats. We have a long way to go 

with the cats. We start obedience training this week to 

help with commands and socialization.” 

– Melissa Burns 

our family. After the loss of our beloved Rudy, our 

14-year-old Chihuahua, we knew the only way to heal 

the hole in our hearts was to rescue a precious pup 

and give him/her the life they deserve. When 

we saw Rome, we fell in love instantly! Rome was a 

bit timid at first as he inspected his new family, but 

his fun-loving, energetic, inquisitive, and playful 

spirit glimmered through. Rome gives and gets 

unconditional love and affection, makes us laugh 

everyday with his funny antics, and is the absolute 

best companion for his big brothers and furry sister. 

While we may have rescued Rome, we are the ones 

who are eternally grateful to have him in our lives. 

Thank you for all of your hard work to rescue all of 

the wonderful animals and connect them with their 

forever homes.” All the best, Jennifer Mielnik 

Magnum is 6 years old and was transferred to Peggy 

Adams from Puerto Rico where he spent most of his 

days roped to the back of a stationary pickup truck. He 

now has a life where he can move freely and a family 

that will give him the love he deserves. He is a graduate 

of Peggy Adams’ Good Dog Training Program. 

Rome (aka Tucker), Adopted June 6 

“ 

It’s hard to imagine our life before Rome (formerly 

known as Tucker), who has brought us countless 

amounts of joy, happiness, and love since joining 

Peanut, adopted June 17 from PetSupermarket, WPB 

“ 

Peanut is doing wonderful and is such a joy in our home. Peanut 

absolutely loves his big sister Kasey. He is so well behaved, lovable, 

sweet and has a fantabulous personality as we all know how much 

kittens LOVE to play. He has a little rambunctious side and loves to do 

Zoomies all around the house! Lol. I knew as soon as I saw him that 

he would be coming home with me. His favorite toy is his crinkle balls. 

Running joke is we only went to get cat treats and ended up coming 

home with a kitten! I could go on and on about my fur baby! Peanut has 

settled in very nicely! Thank you so much!” Sincerely, Christine Sanderso 


About This Edition’s Cover Models 

Donna 

Urvi 

"I have been a volunteer at Peggy Adams for six years 

and absolutely love it! It's a great feeling helping 

animals in need. Everyone at Peggy Adams, staff and 

volunteers, are caring and dedicated. I am proud to be 

a part of this organization." 

– Donna Dugan, Volunteer since September 2013 

Presley 

Thank you to our Volunteers! We 

couldn’t do what we do without you! 

Interested in volunteering or learning more? 

Please visit PeggyAdams.org/Future-Volunteer 

“The reason I started volunteering at Peggy Adams 

is because of my passion for animals. It’s been a year 

since I started and I cannot imagine not coming here 

and looking at all the happy wagging tails. The dogs 

definitely change your life and they know nothing more 

than spreading happiness. The League holds a special 

place in my heart because of everything and everyone... 

from the animals to the staff and even the campus gives 

out positive vibes.” 

– Urvi Kothi Karode, Volunteer since August 2018 

“The volunteers at Peggy Adams are PAWSOME! 

They love me and my fur-friends so much. We love 

the long walks, day trips out of the shelter looking for 

new parents to adopt us, yummy treats they give us for 

sitting and looking pretty, and all the belly rubs.” 

– barks Presley 

ANOTHER Happy Tail… 

Prior to Hurricane Dorian, Wendy Erneston 

(a Peggy Adams’ pet store volunteer) offered to foster 

kittens Scarlet and Harmony along with 10-yearold 

Lady from the PetSmart Outlet Mall. During 

their time hunkering down, all the cats bonded 

to one another. With loving hearts, the Erneston 

family decided to adopt all three cats! Wendy stated, 

“I know Peggy Adams is trying to make space for 

other animals in need in this community and in 

the Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian. The cats all 

adapted well to our home. I don’t want to split up the 

kittens and we have a big home for them to thrive in.” 

Peggy Adams has adoptable cats in various off-site 

locations in Palm Beach County. The League also 

brings adoptable dogs to off-site events! 

Interested in volunteering at an off-site location, 

please contact us at 

Volunteering@PeggyAdams.org 

or call 561.686.3663 

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Upcoming Events 

The Young Friends of Peggy Adams 

Present 

"Party Animal" 

When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, 7:30 p.m. 

Where: Norton Museum of Art 

1450 S. Dixie Highway, 

West Palm Beach 

Tickets: $300; couples: $550 

Info: PalmBeachPartyAnimal.org 

Join the Young Friends of Peggy Adams as they host 

their first-ever "Party Animal" event. This inaugural 

fête takes place at the newly redesigned Norton 

Museum of Art. You’re invited to dress in creative 

black-tie as the Norton transforms into a neon jungle. 

It’ll be an unforgettable night of laughter, libations 

and lighting up the dance floor as your spirit animal 

takes flight to support the cats and dogs at Peggy 

Adams. Adults of all ages are invited to join the fun. 


Welcome to our New COO 

Lawrence Nicolas Joins Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League as Chief Operating Officer 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is pleased 

to announce that Lawrence Nicolas has joined the 

League as Chief Operating Officer. 

Lawrence was raised outside Denver, Colorado and 

graduated from the University of Colorado with a 

Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Lawrence began 

his career in the animal welfare industry in 2008, 

working in the adoptions and pet intake departments 

at the Dumb Friends League in Denver. 

In 2012, Lawrence began working for Best Friends 

Animal Society in Salt Lake City, Utah. While 

with Best Friends, Lawrence held several roles. 

Most recently, Lawrence was the Senior Manager 

of Lifesaving, overseeing adoptions and foster, the 

neonatal kitten nursery, events and volunteers, and the 

external shelter support work Best Friends coordinates 

in Utah. 

“Having the 

opportunity 

to wake up 

every morning 

and save lives is 

the most rewarding 

work I can imagine,” 

Lawrence reflects. 

“I can’t imagine doing anything else and I am excited 

to be able to help save even more lives in Palm Beach 

County and beyond with Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League.” Lawrence currently resides in 

Loxahatchee with his wife and one-year old son, along 

with their four rescue pets – two dogs and two cats. 

Career Opportunities · Join the Peggy Team! 

Are you ready to work in a state-of-the-art facility, 

help thousands of animals, and know that you are 

making a difference every day? If so, check out our 

career opportunities! 

PeggyAdams.org/Career-Opportunities 

Spred the Dub hosts BARK BACK BENEFIT V 

Special thanks to Spred the Dub and the 

Bark Back Benefit! 

It was the fifth year for this popular event and Spred 

the Dub took over the streets of Lake Worth, making 

the Bark Back Benefit a block party! On Saturday, 

November 16th at Mathews Brewing Company, 16 

bands and 6 DJs on one stage joined together to 

champion for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. 

The “First Responders Walk to the Rescue” runway 

show showcased gorgeous pups looking for their 

forever homes led by Palm Beach County Fire Fighters 

and Boynton Beach Police! South Florida’s finest craft 

beers, food trucks, artists and vendors also filled 

the streets. 

Peggy Adams would like to send a big thank you to 

Jacque Batcha, Mick Swigert, the planning committee, 

emcees, performers, Palm Beach Fire Rescue, Boynton 

Beach Police Department and Mathews Brewing 

Company. For more information about the Bark Back 

Benefit V, please visit: BarkBackBenefit.com 

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Leaving a Legacy of Love 

FOREVER FRIENDS 

Your 

Leg acy of 

Love 

for 

the Anima l 

A significant future endowment has been established 

by new Forever Friends, Beryl and Robert Schneider. 

The Schneiders bring a fresh perspective to their 

philanthropy that follows a famous Jewish proverb: 

“you never soar so high as when you stoop down to 

help a child or an animal.” Beryl and Bob visited Peggy 

Adams Animal Rescue League on April 25 th , having 

learned of our life-saving work from neighbors in 

Palm Beach Gardens. 

“We were so very impressed by our tour of your 

facilities to see the wonderful work you accomplish 

with the animals,” they wrote in June. That note was 

accompanied by an extraordinary gift. They have 

established an endowment legacy gift of $500,000 – 

The Beryl and Robert Schneider Endowment 

Fund – to be used for animal food and medical care 

in perpetuity. 

“This gift is such a thrill for us to announce,” exclaims 

Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of Peggy 

Adams. “The first endowment gift we are aware 

of here was the one given in 1989 in memory of 

Peggy Adams, re-naming the Animal Rescue League 

(founded in 1925) in her name. Her memorial created 

the bedrock upon which we have been able to build 

the services we are able to offer today. This gift from 

Beryl and Bob follows that special legacy and will help 

to save thousands of precious lives going forward into 

the future. We are so grateful.” 

For information about establishing a legacy gift at Peggy Adams, 

please contact Kim Hanson, Major/Planned Gifts Officer at 

561-472-8576 or K.Hanson@PeggyAdams.org 

Robert & Beryl Schneider enjoy a moment 

with Peggy Adams' dogs. 

Legacy Giving Options 

Bequests 

When you name Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in your will, 

you have control of your assets and the gift is exempt from federal 

estate tax. 

Charitable Remainder Trusts 

This trust pays a fixed percentage of the assets as revolved annually. 

It provides variable income for life and immediate income from a 

tax deduction. 

Charitable Lead Trusts 

You can create a trust that pays a fixed or variable income to us for 

a specific number of years. The balance is then given to anyone of 

your choosing. 

Life Insurance 

Through the gift of life insurance policies, you can make a large gift 

to rescue animals with little cost to you. You also receive a tax 

deduction immediately. 

Retirement Accounts 

You can name the League as a beneficiary of the balance of your 

account after your lifetime. This will eliminate income and estate taxes. 

Property/Homes/Appreciated Stocks 

Consider donating appreciated stock, real estate or other valuable 

items. You can take an immediate charitable deduction of fair market 

value and avoid capital gains tax. 

Charitable Gift Annuities 

Dependable fixed income for you or a loved one during your lifetime. 

Afterwards, the League receives the principal of your gift. 

Peace of Mind Program 

The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Peace of Mind Program offers 

a planned gift option that provides for the long-term, permanent care 

of your pets when you are no longer able to care for them. 


Thank you to current members 

of the Leadership Circle... 

Today, you are invited to join the exclusive 

Leadership Circle. 

The Leadership Circle is made up of generous and 

thoughtful donors who have expressed their intent 

to support our annual operations for five or more 

years. These ongoing commitments ensure that 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League can meet 

the critical needs of the animals and provide a 

vital foundation of financial support. Multi-year 

commitments ensure that Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League will be able to move forward on a 

path of continued and sustainable growth to help 

more animals and to be a leading animal welfare 

organization, both locally and nationally. 

For an investment of as little as $2.74 a day, 

($1,000 for the year), you can join the Leadership 

Circle. As a member of the Leadership Circle, you 

will play a vital role in the life of Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League and, more importantly, in 

the lives of the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens who 

need and deserve a second chance at life. Together, 

we will succeed in building a community where 

there are no more 

homeless pets. 

Humanitarian $100,000+/year 

Ann & Charles B. Johnson 

Guardian $50,000-$99,999/year 

James D. Berwind – Director, Spring 

Point Partners, LLC 

Nancy Brougher & The W. Dale 

Brougher Foundation 


Jeff Levitetz & the Levitetz Family 

Foundation, Inc. 

Danielle Hickox Moore & The Mary 

Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc. 

Lesly S. Smith & The Fortin 

Foundation of Florida, Inc. 

Benefactor $10,000-$24,999/year 

Carol & Harold Baxter 

Cynthia (†) & Terry Taylor 

Anonymous 

Grand Patron $5,000-$9,999/year 

Lucy & Ramon Breeden Foundation 

Virginia S. Burke 

Linda & William Caval 

Thomas & Susan Teri Davis 

Judith A. Dean 

Frankie & Irwin Edenzon 

Gillman Family Foundation 

Murray & Sylvana Klein Family 

Foundation 

Patricia McLaughlin 

Military Brake & Alignment, Inc. 

Joanie & Paul Van der Grift 

Jere & John Zenko 

Patron $2,500-$4,999/year 

Clare McLean Cross 

Tina & Rick Grow 

Jeanne B. Hogue & Frank S. Bell 

April V. Lewis 

Lorraine Odasso 

Mary & David Pressly 

Gerald R. Seay 

Member $1,000-$2,499/year 

Leslie Abi-Karam & Scott Fuller 

Susan & Larry B. Alexander 

Lisa & Rich Anderson 

Christopher Andrews 

Nellie Benoit 

Cynthia Boardman 

Russell S. Bohn 

Marilyn & Greg Byers 

Melanie Harris Denney & Earl L. 

Denney, Jr. 

Denise & Ray DeRiggi 

Donna Ditchik 

JB Dixson 

Linda & J. Barry Donahue 

Joann & Tom Dye 

Rhonda & Jeffrey P. Eves 

Barbi Fadden-Gearhart 

Renate Franco 

Dawn & Charles Frankel, III 

Elizabeth & Dolf Garcia 

Debra V. Gonzalez & Howard 

Bernstein 

Arlette Gordon 

Darcy & George Gould 

Denise & Daniel A. Hanley 

Lynne Hopkins 

Robin & Randy Hunt 

James A. Kane 

Howard Koeppel & Mark Hsiao 

The Krause Family Foundation 

Gail & David Leavitt 

Paula B. Leed 

Zelda(†) & Allen Mason 

Paul T. McLaughlin & PTM Electric, Inc. 

Grace & Chris Meigher 

Paula & George J. Michel 

Jacqueline Michel & David Weisman 

Linda & Leverett Miller 

Heidi & Richard Nielsen 

Linda R. Olsson, Inc., Realtor 

Alexandra Reid & Andrea Reid 

Renny Reynolds & Jack Staub 

Joann & Herb Roemmele 

Diana L. Shields 

Anonymous 

Ralph R. Slaton, Jr. 

Nora & Murray Solomon 

Jan R. Steele 

Christine & Robert Stiller 

Anonymous 

Andrea C. Thomas 

Alison & Rob Torrington 

The Weintz Family Harbor Lights 

Foundation 

For more information, please email Kim Hanson at 

K.Hanson@PeggyAdams.org or call 561-472-8576 

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In Memoriam 

Abby 

Murphy Abrams 

Abu 

Libby Aks 

Annie 

Louis Anzalone 

Ava 

Roy Barnard 

Basenjis, Winston, Daisy 

and Bunny 

Martin Bavuso 

Golly and Bayou 

Fuzzy Bear 

Margaret Beetz 

Bella 

Frederick Benoit 

Mollie Binninger 

Katherine Blasik 

Phyllis A. Bogard 

June Boyar 

Bronco & Brandy 

Pat Brihn 

Brodie 

Buddy 

Snowy Byrd 

Cappy 

Samantha Carlini 

Casey Casanova 

Cassie 

Champ 

Charlee 

Chet 

China 

Clyde 

Coal 

Albert Correa 

Mango & Cusco 

Deborah Dacus 

Chispi & Dante 

Ashley Davis 

Liz Dehic-White 

Diesel 

Dixie 

Susan Dubow 

Chase Dunetz 

Max Edelstein 

Richard Eichorn 

John David Ellrich 

Elvis Elvis 

Michelle Epstein 

Sherry Ewing 

Beloved Father 

Lestat (Stinky) Fey 

Dr. Joseph Fischer 

Rick Franz 

Bernard Freedman 

“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” 

~ Author Unknown 

We would like to express our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. While they have left our community in life, 

their legacies will live on forever because of the special donations that have been made in their memories. 

(Gift Information from April 4, 2019 – August 1, 2019) 

Helen E. Gehle 

Reese Gibson 

Sophie Girl 

Girlfriend 

Doug Glasgow 

Bernie Glasser-Konec 

Phoebe Goetz 

Peabody Goldman 

Goliath 

Anthony Govekar 

Gracie 

Marvin Grant 

Mary Ann Greene 

Patricia Griswold 

Jerome K. Grossman 

Rhonda Hackbart 

Halrey and her best friend 

Portia 

Truffles Harrison 

Brian Honeycutt 

Diane Howard 

William Jabour 

Jerry 

Gizmo Louise Jones 

JT 

Brett L. Kaplove 

Bella Kass 

Ashok & Kiko 

Miss Cristy Kulman 

Kenneth R. La Voy 

Dorothy Lal 

Linda L. Landers 

Zoey Landini 

Willie Laun 

Leah 

Pete Lenton 

Ronald L. Levenson 

Libbey 

Lilly 

Irving Littky 

Corky LoBianco 

Lola 

John Lorenz 

Lois Maki 

Birchfield Malikowski 

Samuel Mallamo 

Michael A. Mamlouk 

Lee S. Mathews 

Max 

Margaret M. McKeen 

Joyce McKewin 

Myrtle Meltzer and 

Phantom 

Steve Menchini 

Joe Miller 

Thomas A. N. Miller 

Milo 

Robin B. Miranti 

Judi Monchinski 

Paula Movitz 

Murphy 

Mya 

Joshua Seth Nachlas 

Marilyn F. Nicoletta 

Dr. Claude J. Noriega 

Ronald Oer 

Oscar 

James Parechanian 

Roxy Peace 

Mr. Peadbody 

Rosie & Pearl 

Shane Peiper 

Sylvia C. Pennell 

Lawrence Perelman 

Phoebe 

Patricia Powell 

Henry Ramsey 

Ranger 

Reggie 

Remy 

Ricky 

Rico 

Carol Ann Rixford 

Rosa Maria Rodriguez 

Sergio Rodriguez 

Cody Rosner 

Barbara Rowley 

Ruby 

Susan Rudnicki 

Sailor 

George Salkin 

Saosin 

Sasha 

Beverly Scafati 

Jennie Scaife 

Scooter 

JoJo Scott 

Ruth Sedlack 

Nick Segal 

Lowell B. Selsky 

Goldie & Seminole 

Shane 

Barry Shatles 

Django Shellington 

Eric E. Shorman 

Buddy Smith 

Elizabeth Smith 

Evan Michael Smith 

Snoopy 

Kitty Duke Snyder 

Angelo Squatrito 

Benjamin Stipek 

Sunshine 

Judy Surovek 

Paul Tachok 

Teddy 

Tinkerbell 

Tova 

Trina 

Stephen E. Turney 

Tyson 

Tyson the Cat 

Chadwick Ulick 

Kathy Valentino 

Kristen P. Vesell 

Larry Walsh 

Bella Waxman 

James A. Webb, III 

Jake Weisberg 

Elizabeth White 

Willow 

Philip Wisnewski 

Wolf 

Bentley Wolov 

Simon Elia Worth 

Xena, Luck & Sammy 

Peter G. Yioulos 

Zoe 

Have you ever wanted to add a pet to your family, but you just 

couldn’t? If you are someone who wants to “watch over” the canine 

and feline residents in our dog and cat adoption center, in a way that 

hovers above the rest, then please become one of our Guardian Angels. 

A Guardian Angel funds the care of our resident cats or dogs in a 

specific condo or kennel. During your year as a Guardian Angel, you’ll 

be helping a number of pets as they await their forever home. 

Your status will be recognized with a card on your sponsored condo 

or kennel naming you, your family, or your business as that pet’s 

Guardian Angel. You’ll also receive a certificate and a special angel pin. 

Anyone who visits the shelter will be reminded of your generosity. 

The average cost of care for a dog or cat in our program is $19 a day 

and the average length of stay with us is 30 days. 

For more information, please contact Amy Lowe 

561-530-6066 or A.Lowe@PeggyAdams.org 

Sponsorships: 

• $150 Small Cat Condo 

• $250 Large Cat Condo or Dog Kennel 

• $3,000 Archangel, provides the full care of 10 animals for a year 

Guardian Angels 4/1/19 – 10/1/2019 

Holly & Phil Albrecht 

Christine C. Anzalone 

Jean & Simon Berger 

Linda & Bill Caval and Lily 

Karen M. Eismann 

Susan M. Eyth 

Tina & Richard Grow (Archangel) 

Marianne Holm 

Patricia & Marshall Hilsberg (Archangel) 

Sunil & Victoria Lalwani 

Angie & Jeff Lowe 

Mindy Lyons 

Toni & David Kamsler 

Craig Lefkowitz 

Angie & Jeff Lowe 

Mindy Lyons 

Doris K. McLane 

Wendy G. Mitchell 

Laurie Dahlstom Nahum 

Patricia Newman 

Susan & Kai Petersen 

Rhona & Richard Ross 

Virginia Shaller 

Andrea C. Thomas 

Sabarivasan Viswanathan 


The following contributors have made cumulative contributions or 

planned support of Peggy Adams through October 1, 2019 

Our Promise to the Animals 

– Humane Care, Quality of Life, Life-Long Loving Homes, 

and Spay/Neuter to Control Overpopulation 

Few have meant more to the 

animals of our community than 

Jane and Robert Grace and the 

Grace family. The Grace Society 

was established to honor them 

and to recognize extraordinary 

supporters who are making it 

possible for Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League to fulfill 

its mission. 

LIFETIME BENEFACTORS 

Lifetime Benefactors are 

individuals and organizations 

whose cumulative giving and 

outstanding generosity demonstrate 

the highest order of engagement 

with the League’s humane mission 

and vision. They are an inspiration 

to all of us. 

$1,000,000 & Above 

James D. Berwind – Director, Spring Point 

Partners, LLC 


The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc. 

The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc. 

The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation 

Jane & Robert Grace 

Vicky & Sam Hunt 

Ann & Charles B. Johnson 

Danielle Hickox Moore 

Pauline Pitt & The William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc. 

The Ryerson Charitable Trust 

Lesly S. Smith 

$500,000-$999,999 

Julie & Michael Connors 

Mrs. William H. Hamm, III 

PetSmart Charities, Inc. 

L. Florence Schmidt Foundation 

Margaretta Taylor 

The Emily Vernon Foundation for Homeless and 

Abused Animals 

$250,000-$499,999 

The ASPCA 

Nancy Brougher & The W. Dale Brougher 

Foundation 


Frankie & Irwin F. Edenzon 

Fleming Family Foundation 

Dr. Steven M. Gottlieb & Laurie Raber Gottlieb 

John Noffo Kahn 

Wanda & James M. Moran, Jr. 

Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Association 

Margi & Michael Picotte 

Lois Pope 

Scaife Family Foundation 

Joanie & Paul Van der Grift 

$100,000-$249,999 

Animal Rescue Force 

William C. Bartholomay 

Carol & Harold Baxter 

Carol & Sidney (†) Berman 

Susan Stockard Channing 

Virginia L. Cook 

Mary Llew & Ben Coulter 

Darbster Companies 

Barbara Dauphin-Duthuit 

Raymond A. Diaz 

Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation 

Carol & Robert Garvy 

Susan C. Gibson 


Jorie Butler Kent 

Michele & Howard Kessler 

Constance & Peter Lacaillade 

Jeff Levitetz & the Levitetz Family Foundation, Inc. 

Carol H. McCracken 

Carole & John Moran 

Palm Beach County 

The Petco Foundation 

Leslie Rose 

Ardath B. Rosengarden 

The John F. Scarpa Foundation 

Coco & Donald Schefmeyer 

Dorothy & Judson (†) Streicher 

Susan O. Taylor 

John Ulbrich Charitable Trust 

U.S. Trust 

Donald Veenhuis (†) 

FOREVER FRIENDS 

Forever Friends are persons who 

have made provisions in their estate 

plans for support of Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League. 

The following major estate gifts 

have been realized and are actively 

supporting programs and services 

for the animals in our care. 

$1,000,000 & Above 

Peggy & Charles Norton Adams 

Dorothy G. & Frank L. Baird 

John Dee Craft 

Beverly & Barry Crown 

Eunice Joyce Gardiner 

Wanda Jean Hiser 

Anne Kunkel 

Catherine Hyland MacArthur 

Catherine Parks-Grauer 

Jane M. & John B. Ryerson 

$500,000-$999,999 

Rodney Wayne Hall 

Erna A. Huey 

Margaret & Edward Jubon 

Pamela Rank 

L. Florence Schmidt 

$100,000-$499,999 

Maxine Adler 

G. Richard Albanese 

Lillian C. Avera 

Barbara Augustus Beer 

Bette Berry 

Alfred Binger, Jr. 

Agnes Bucich 

Lilabel Catlin 

Marilyn Chase 

Zella E. Cleveland 

Marion T. Coggin 

Arthur Daly 

Florence A. & Lawrence J. De George 

M.P. Dolan 

Marjorie Dole 

Sharon Ruby Ellison 

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Grace Society, Forever Friends, Continued… 

Antje L. Farber 

Louise W. Floeckher 

Louis J. Gartner 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Grieves 

Donald Hickman 

Brian W. Holman 

Anita Joyce 

Gilbert S. Kahn 

Edward F. Kendall 

Ely & Carl Kreich 

Doryce Kreiger 

Gerald Leeds 

Suzanne Lihme 

Elisabeth P. Mackintosh 

Carolina Mandel 

Germaine Marvey 

Dorothy McArthur 

Robert Mueller 

Edythe M. Needham 

Benjamin Ogle 

Clara Applegate Pollard 

Rolf Posselt 

Kathryn Prutzel 

Susan C. Rather 

Martha Cuneo Reed 

Nina J. Reid 

Dorothy D. Reilly 

Marjorie J. Shultis 

Eyleen D. Simpson 

Donna Smith 

Evangeline H. Stevens 

Jessie Chardin Stewart 

Betty Streifender 

Lena Sutton 

Simone Stakolt Tolksdorf 

Ronald Tuppen 

William N. Vaughan 

Grace K. Warner 

Ruth K. Weil 

Anna Wenger 

Matilda White 

Mollie Wilmot 

Ellen M. Wojtach 

Axel Zdarsky 

Annual Giving for current operations 

The following contributors have 

made donations between 

January 1, 2019 and October 1, 2019 

Contributors with a paw print 

are also members of the Leadership 

Circle, donors who have made 

generous 5-year pledges in support 

of the League. 

CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL 

Chairman’s Council members are 

significant annual donors who, each 

and every year, create the essential 

bedrock from which all charitable 

donations to Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League come together to 

realize our goals. 

Humanitarians: $100,000 & Above 

James D. Berwind - Director, Spring Point 

Partners, LLC 

Estate of Alfred Binger, Jr. 

The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation 

Estate of Elizabeth A. Gregory 

Wanda and James M. Moran, Jr. Foundation, Inc. 

Estate of Anna Wenger 

Guardians: $50,000 -$74,999 


The Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation 

The Fortin Foundation of Florida 

Wanda Jean Hiser Trust 

Lesly S. Smith 

Margaretta Taylor 

Grand Benefactors: $25,000-$49,999 

Virginia L. Cook 

Fleming Family Foundation 

Donald Veenhuis (†) 

Estate of Axel Zdarsky 

Benefactors: $10,000-$24,999 

Marcia S. Adler 

The Barker Welfare Foundation 

Rick Berks 

Candida & Bartlett Burnap 

Cristina Condon 

James H. Costello 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition 

Patricia & Marshall Hilsberg 

The Petco Foundation 

Leslie Rose 

L. Florence Schmidt Foundation 

Grand Patrons: $5,000-$9,999 


Nancy & Geoffrey Caraboolad 

Linda & William R. Caval 

Enterprise Holdings Foundation 

Gillman Family Foundation 

Darcy & George Gould 

Laurie & Peter Grauer 

Lorrain & Malcolm Hall 

Judith & Stanley Hoffberger Family Foundation 

Lynne Kaiser 

Jeff Levitetz & the Levitetz Family Foundation 

Nozzle Nolen Pest Solutions 

NCCI Holdings, Inc. 

Palm Beach County 

Estate of Laura K. Simon 

Jane W. Smith 

Patrons $2,500 - $4,999 

Clare McLean Cross & George Cross 

Barbara E. Daniell 

Gary, Dytrych, & Ryan, P.A. 

Michael C. Graham Foundation, Inc. 

Anne & Matthews Hamilton 

Marsha & Carl Hewitt 

Jeanne B. Hogue & Fritz Bell 

Impact Landscape & Irrigation, LLC 

Sondra & David Mack 

Merck Animal Health - FKA Intervet, Inc. 

Elaine & Yizhaq Merzel 

PetSmart Charities, Inc. 

Pauline Pitt & The William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc. 

Nancy K. Pontius 

Residence Inn 

Schacknow Family Foundation, Inc. 

Stan Fried Private Foundation 

Rhoda & Charles M. Steiner 

The Lawrence and Marjorie Stoll Foundation 

The Ruth & Vernon Taylor Foundation 

Karyn, Lady Winnington 


Annual Giving Continued… 

Friends $1,000 - $2,499 

Leslie Abi-Karam & Scott Fuller 

Dottie & James Alban 

Susan & Larry B. Alexander 

Margarita & Edward Allinson 

AmazonSmile Foundation 

Christine C. Anzalone 

Christopher H. Andrews 

Artists and Charities Hand in Hand 

Margaret L. Barford 

Broken Sound Master Association 

Blair & Kenneth Beall 

Nancy Brougher & the W. Dale Brougher 

Foundation 

Carolyn E. Buckley 

Bruce A. Bursey 

Linda A. Casey 

Elisabeth Pittaluga & Philip Cerruti 

Dona & Howard Cohen 

Mary Llew & Ben Coulter 

Ruth Frischer & Lawrence Dambra 

The Danford Foundation, Inc. 

Timothy C. Davidson & Jana Hesser 

Thomas & Susan Teri Davis 

Isabelle H. DeTomaso 

Giovanni Di Stadio & Jack E. Lighton 

Donna Ditchik 

JB Dixson 

DogsWorld 

Joann & Thomas Dye 

Rhonda & Jeffrey Eves 

Linda M. Filoon 

Lydia & Robert Forbes 

Dawn & Charles Frankel, III 

Fifth Generation, Inc. 

Conchi Garcia & Daniel Fuoco 

Sharon & David Giuliano 

Kitty & Graham Goldsmith 

Tim Goodale 


Barbara J. Gottlieb & Milton Gottlieb 

Sherri & John Grace 

Edward Granoff 

Denise & Dan Hanley 

Lynn Horowitz 

Robin and Randy Hunt 

Emmora Irwin 

Eva & Herbert Jacobi 

JFK Medical Center 

Mary A. Kahn-Tuchmann 

KeyBank Foundation 

Lorraine Kliebenstein 

Estate of Miriam M. Krell 

Peter Kulin 

Elaine & Kenneth Langone 

Sydie Lansing 

Judy M. Larue & Douglas Long 

Paula B. Leed 

April V. Lewis 

James Lockyer 

Patricia McLaughlin 

Ross W. W. Meltzer & Victor Figueredo 

Paula & George Michel 

Linda & Leverett Miller 

FLM Gina Milio Trust 

Peter A. Niemitz 

Jan C. Nixon 

Judith M. Noren 

Nan T. Ourisman 

Kit Pannill 

Joanne Pearson 

Marlyce A. Pedersen 

Linda J. Plourde 

William & Katharine Rayner 

PTM Electric, Inc. 

MaryJane Rafii Foundation 

The Dale L. Reese Foundation 

James Remez 

Joann & Herbert Roemmele 

Mary Jane Rojas 

Cynthia Rupp 

Richard Sacco 

Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl 

Jana & John Scarpa 

Scenthound Holdings, LLC 

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley 

Lawrence Schacht Foundation 

Estate of Lila Sedlar 

Kim & William C. Seyler, Jr. 

Jolene & Larry Shapiro 

Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation 

Ginny & Dick Simmons 

Anonymous 

Diane & Tom Smith 

Eric A. Stanley 

Jan Steele 

Anonymous 

Jo Ann & John Tambakis 

Ivey & Mitch Tanne and Tannco, Inc. 

Alison & Rob Torrington 

James R. Tracy 

Christen & David Velez 

Velocity Community Credit Union 

The Weintz Family Harbor Lights Foundation 

Jacqueline E. Michel & David E. Weisman 

Gary M. Wexler 

Norma & John Winzell 

(†) Indicates deceased 

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these 

lists. When mistakes and misunderstandings occur, 

we act quickly to resolve the issue. Please contact us 

if you have a question or concern at 561-472-8576 or 

Donations@PeggyAdams.org 

Please see our 2018 Annual 

Report for donations to the 

Homeless No More campaign 

made through April 1, 2019. 

An updated roster of capital 

donations will appear in our 

2019 Annual Report. 

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League FALL 2019 

Help Us Build So We’ll Be HOMELESS NO MORE… 

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND… 

Progress Report on the new Center – page 2 

New Digs for Dogs – page 6 

Catios (and more!) for Cats – page 7 

Saving lives. Building a more humane community. Together.

Major Naming Opportunities in the New Center are Still Available 

Would it be meaningful to you to honor a beloved pet 

or family member with a beautiful space in the new Pet 

Adoption & Humane Education Center? From bricks or 

benches, cat condos and dog kennels to catios and dog play 

yards, there are still a number of ways to help us complete the 

Center while creating a special memory for those you love. 

For further information, 

please contact Kim Hanson, 

Major/Planned Gifts Officer 

at 561-472-8576 or 

K.Hanson@PeggyAdams.org 

Pledges may be paid for up to five years. 

Areas Available for Naming 

With a gift of… Number Available 

Cat Adoption Wing $750,000 1 

Outdoor Dog Play Yard $250,000 1 

Outdoor Café $150,000 1 

Cat Apartment with “Catio” $100,000 2 

Indoor Dog Get – Acquanted Room $35,000 3 

Dog Adoption Room $25,000 12 

Cat Colony Room, Office – Side $25,000 7 

Dog Kennel Gallery $20,000 3 

Laundry Room $20,000 1 

Cat Condos $5,000 26 

Dog Kennels $5,000 45 

Trees $2,500 5 

Benches $1,500 24 

Bricks 8” x 8” $500 277 

Bricks 8” x 4" $250 803 

As of 11/1/19 

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NEW PET ADOPTION & HUMANE EDUCATION CENTER 

Peggy Adams staff members and the team from 

KAST Construction gather September 24 th to 

celebrate the start of excavations for the 

foundation of the new Pet Adoption & Humane 

Education Center. 

Construction is fully underway for the new Pet 

Adoption & Humane Education Center at Peggy 

Adams Animal Rescue League. Slated to open in 

November 2020, the new Center will have the capacity 

to double the number of lives rescued, enabling Peggy 

Adams to save thousands more dogs, cats, puppies 

and kittens. 

The Center will also feature dedicated classroom 

space to inaugurate county-wide humane education 

programs, notes Rich Anderson, Executive Director/ 

CEO of Peggy Adams. “These programs are sorely 

lacking in our community. Educating more people – 

youth in particular – about the humane treatment of 

animals, is critical to the prevention of cruelty, abuse 

and the abandonment of animals,” Anderson added. 

“Hundreds of generous donors are coming together 

to make this dream a reality for our community,” he 

continues. “The facility will provide state-of-the-art 

accommodations for the animals sheltering here, as 

well as an enhanced adoption experience for families 

and individuals seeking a dog or a cat to love.” 

Demolition of the Gray House, the original 

dwelling on the League’s 13.2-acre site located at 

3200 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, took 

place September 24th, clearing the way for 

excavation of the foundation for the new Center. 

Designed by Jackson & Ryan Architects of Houston, 

Texas, specialists in the field of animal shelter design, 

the Center is being built by KAST Construction. 

KAST is the largest general contractor in Palm 

Beach County and one of the largest privately held 

construction companies in the Southeast. 

For more information, please contact 

Rich Anderson at 561-472-8844 

or R.Anderson@PeggyAdams.org 


NEW PET ADOPTION & HUMANE EDUCATION CENTER 

The new Center features a Cat Adoption Wing at 

the east end of the structure and three Dog Adoption 

Wings. Areas already named are shown in orange. 

The Cat Adoption Wing includes four large, group 

cat apartments with catios, allowing the animals to 

access freely an outdoor area facing butterfly gardens. 

A central cat tower with condos for cats preferring 

to be housed individually fills the center of the Cat 

Adoption Wing, with Cat Colony Rooms for small 

groups of related kitties facing the lobby and along 

the north wall. 

Dog wings include large Dog Adoption Rooms for 

groups of compatible animals as well as individual 

dog kennels, all with outdoor patios readily accessed 

by the animals housed there. At the end of each wing, 

there is an outdoor dog play yard where daily play 

groups, as well as behavior classes for the public, can 

be held, covered to protect participants from strong 

sun and rain, and with fans to circulate and cool 

the air. 

To the rear of the Cat Adoption Wing are located the 

veterinarian office, volunteer office, a large volunteer 

workroom/conference room, a volunteer lounge and a 

general conference room, as well as a grooming room, 

photography studio and pharmacy. 

Commemorative bricks will be laid in the entry way 

to the new center as well as in the outdoor café area, 

while trees and benches honoring special pets and 

family members will be featured throughout the 

grounds and the visitors’ areas. 

Orange areas indicate spaces already 

reserved as of November 1, 2019 


Floor Plan 

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Dog Kennels – Dog Adoption Rooms – Play Yards 

Seven galleries welcome visitors to the individual 

dog kennels. Visitors look through large windows into 

the kennel area to see if there is a pet they would like 

to meet. Adoption counselors can introduce a pet to 

a prospective family in the Get Acquainted Rooms 

in each Adoption Counseling Lobby or walk with 

them to one of eight meet-and-greet patios located in 

central courtyards in the Dog Adoption Wing. 

Twenty-four large rooms featuring home-like settings 

for groups of compatible dogs allow visitors to enjoy 

interacting with prospective pets. Like the individual 

kennels, each Dog Adoption Room offers the dogs 

free access to an outdoor patio. Dog Adoption Rooms 

also feature noise-reducing glass to create a less 

stressful environment for the animals while they are 

awaiting adoption. The dogs at Peggy Adams enjoy a 

daily playgroup with their friends as well as regular 

walks by dedicated volunteers and staff throughout 

each day. The play yards are central to our Behavior 

program which not only manages the play groups, but 

also offers free and low-cost behavior training to the 

general public. 

New Dog Kennel 

Dog Play Yard 

Dog Adoption Room 


Cat Apartment with Catio – Cat Condo – Colony Room 

A variety of living spaces support the individualized 

needs of cats coming to us for care. Cats enjoying 

group living will have four large apartments with 

garden-side outdoor “catios” freely accessible to them. 

Related families will have fifteen cat colony rooms, 

eight of which open onto the lobby where visitors can 

enjoy seeing the cats at play through the windows. 

Cats preferring solo living will be housed in condos 

in our central cat tower. A cat café will invite visitors 

to relax and unwind while playing with some of 

the adoptable cats and kittens looking for their 

forever home. 

Cat Condos 

Cat Apartment with Catio 

Cat Café 

Cat Colony Room 

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Final Fall SS 2019

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