2022-SummerFall-Shaggy Sheet

Summer/Fall 2022
COVER STORY
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FELINES IN FLIGHT
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Saving lives. Building a more humane community. Together.

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3200 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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Dear friends of Peggy Adams,
A LETTER FROM
SUE BERRY,
CEO
I’m so excited to write my first letter for The Shaggy Sheet, a publication
that so many look forward to. It’s an honor to join such an amazing team of
dedicated animal lovers as Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s new Chief
Executive Officer. Having worked for over 20 years in animal welfare, first in
New Hampshire and most recently California, I am excited to now offer my
knowledge and leadership to Palm Beach County.
As you flip through the pages of this edition, you will read recent stories of
all the great things happening at Peggy Adams. I hope you enjoy the Happy
Tails submitted by adopters, the recent artwork contest winners from our
Education Department, and so much more.
We like to point out our Mission Moments. These are special stories that
highlight why Peggy Adams is here and doing this important work. Our two
Mission Moments are about animals needing special medical care and who
are now thriving thanks to our medical team and foster volunteers.
We are also so grateful for you, our supporters. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
League is what it is today, because of you. Your caring, compassionate and
generous support enables us to make an impact on thousands of animals’ lives
each year. Please join me in congratulating our 2021 Volunteers of the Year
featured on page 17.
I look forward to connecting with you and am eager to work with you to build
upon this incredible organization.
On behalf of the animals – thank you!
Sue Berry, CAWA
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE Board of Directors
Jane Grace, Chairman Emerita
Lesly S. Smith, Chairman
Sam Hunt, Vice Chairman
Joanie Van der Grift, President
Nellie Benoit, Vice President
Daniel Hanley, Treasurer
Laurie Raber Gottlieb, Secretary
Christina Dennis, Executive Committee
Jack Flagg, Executive Committee
Vicky Hunt, Executive Committee
Daniel E. Ponton, Executive Committee
Official Community Choice Awards
palmbeachpost.com
WINNER
James D. Berwind
Virginia Burke
George A. Cohon
Candy Hamm
Stacey Leuliette
Danielle H. Moore
Emilia Pfeifler
Pauline Pitt
George E. Summers
Betsy Turner
Nancy Brougher, Director Emerita
Dotsy Letts, Director Emerita
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MISSION MOMENT: A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE
Tator is a very special dog that was
transferred to Peggy Adams from the
University of Florida (UF) in July.
The Veterinary Community Outreach
Program (VCOP) at UF, which is their
shelter medicine outreach program,
pulled Tator from Gilchrist County
Animal Services. He is a senior hound
dog that had Caval Syndrome. Caval
Syndrome is a typically fatal, end-stage heartworm
disease. A mass of heartworms blocks parts of the
heart and the vena cava interfering with normal blood
flow and causing heart failure. The treatment for Caval
Syndrome is surgical removal of the heartworms.
relationship with their shelter medicine program and
because they know that we can handle complicated
medical cases. On July 14 th , Tator made his way
from Gainesville to West Palm Beach. He is currently
undergoing heartworm treatment. Usually, most dogs
are placed on the adoption floor while they are going
through their heartworm treatment. However, due to
the severity of Tator's case, he was placed in a foster
home. Once he completes his heartworm treatment,
Tator will be available to adopt.
Tator with the UF Team
Tator during surgery
When Tator arrived at UF, the cardiology department
removed some of his heartworms which took him out
of heart failure. This surgery only has a 50/50 success
rate, and we are thrilled to report that he survived!
VCOP reached out to Peggy Adams due to our close
Tator and foster dad, Emilio
It’s very important to make sure dogs are routinely tested and are on medication to prevent heartworms.
Peggy Adams provides this service through its Wellness Clinic.
For more information, please visit PeggyAdams.org/WellnessClinic
To learn more about heartworms in dogs, please visit HeartwormSociety.org
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WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
We are grateful to our Leadership Circle supporters
for their dedication to the mission of Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League, and the dogs, cats, puppies,
and kittens that deserve a second chance at life. Their
commitment helps us meet today’s needs and build a
foundation of support for the future.
Leadership Circle benefits include:
Invitation to special events
Members only updates from Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League leadership
The Leadership Circle is made up of individuals who
have expressed their intention to support Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League annually at a major level of
$1,000 or more for five years or longer. The stability
and support that Leadership Circle contributions
provide directly saves the lives of thousands of dogs
and cats in our community each year. The support
helps us provide shelter and medical services to lost,
surrendered and homeless animals, and find them their
forever homes.
Inclusion in the Grace Society and recognition
on our donor wall of honor
Recognition in Peggy Adams’ Annual Report
and select publications
To join or for additional information, please contact
Allison Tardonia, Development Officer at
A.Tardonia@PeggyAdams.org
or call 561-472-8849
DONATE: TO HELP THE ANIMALS
Ways to give:
Annual donation once per year
Monthly recurring gifts
Gifts of Stock or Retirement Account
Distributions
Recommend a Donor Advised Fund Grant
Special Gifts towards Olivia’s Fund or our
Medicine Fund
Donate your vehicle
Tributes and Memorials
Planned and Estate Gifts
Gifts in-kind (cat and dog food) to support
Peggy’s Pantry
Purchase supplies from our Wish Lists
Host a fundraiser to celebrate a special occasion
Thank you!
We are grateful for all who support our animals
in need. Our dedicated development team is
ready to meet, answer questions and support
your giving plans for now or in the future. Please
contact me directly to discuss how we can help
facilitate your joy of giving.
Kati Erickson, CAP ®
Director of Development & Marketing
K.Erickson@PeggyAdams.org or 561-472-8576
To learn more, please visit
PeggyAdams.org
or scan here:
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PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
WELCOMES SUE BERRY, CAWA
AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Most recently, Sue served as Director of Operations
for Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo,
California where she oversaw all aspects of animal
care, intake, adoptions, behavior and training, and
facilities maintenance at two locations. While there,
she was able to implement innovative adoption and
intake processes, more than tripling their adoption
numbers and increasing their lifesaving work.
“I am very excited to be joining such an
amazing team of dedicated animal lovers.
Having worked for over 20 years in animal
welfare in New Hampshire and California,
I am eager to bring my knowledge and
leadership to Palm Beach County,”
said Sue Berry. “I look forward to
working with our staff, volunteers,
and supporters to build upon this
incredible organization.”
Sue with her pets, Mason and Dudley
Sue began her career in Animal Welfare as a
volunteer for the New Hampshire SPCA in 2001.
She joined the staff there in 2004 as Director of
Administration and served for over a decade working
to support the welfare of animals in New Hampshire
and beyond. She was a leader of the organization’s
Disaster Response Team and served on the Board
for the New Hampshire Federation of Humane
Organizations. Sue enjoyed working directly with
pets of all shapes and sizes from birds to horses during
her tenure.
Sue is a graduate of Daniel Webster College with a
Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and
Information Technology. She became a Certified
Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through
the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
in 2020.
Sue now lives in Loxahatchee with her husband, four
adopted dogs, Mason, Dudley, Jellybean, and Tansy,
an adopted cat named Gemma and three adopted
parrots, Vito, BeeBee and Jingle.
To learn more about career opportunities available at Peggy Adams, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/Career-Opportunities
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COUNTDOWN 2 ZERO
Making strides in Palm Beach County
Organized in 2014, Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z)
is a collaborative partnership with Peggy Adams,
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control
(ACC) and Palm Beach County’s Board of County
Commissioners to end the unnecessary euthanasia
of pets in our community by 2024.
Back in 2014, ACC was saving 73% of their dogs
and 29% of their cats. With a lot of effort and
many programs expanded and created, by 2021
the dog save rate increased to 91% and the cat
save rate improved to 81%. This equates to 1,613
fewer dogs and 5,230 fewer cats euthanized than
in 2014. The national benchmark used to indicate
a “no-kill” community is 90%. Since 2018,
Palm Beach County’s dog save rate has been at
or above 90%. The cat save rate is steadily
improving, but there is still much work to be done.
To learn more about the C2Z initiative
and the C2Z Adoption Event, please visit
Countdown2Zero.org
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Walk Mascot FELINES IN FLIGHT
Summer is Kitten Season in Florida and at
Peggy Adams – we have had a busy year! To help
alleviate the pressure of the continuous flow of
kittens through our system, we have been working
to coordinate rescue flights to the northeast where
kittens aren't as readily available. We’re excited to
share that a flight of 155 kittens and cats lifted off
on August 2 nd .
This was a collaborative effort with Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League, the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast, the Humane Society of Vero Beach
and Indian River County, and the Humane Society of
Broward County. The airlift was part of Greater Good
Charities’ Good Flights program and was funded by
Hill’s Pet Nutrition and The Animal Rescue Site.
received by Northeast Animal Shelter, and
MSPCA-Angell, and Monadnock Humane Society.
They were then placed up for adoption.
The largest percentage of kittens and cats on this
flight were from Peggy Adams with 106 total! We are
hopeful that this will be the first of several flights in
the coming months.
After departing the Fort Lauderdale
Airport, the chartered plane arrived at
the New Bedford Regional Airport
in Massachusetts. The cats were
To help fund flights such as these,
please contact Kati Erickson, CAP ® ,
Director of Development and Marketing at
K.Erickson@PeggyAdams.org
or 561-472-8576
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CORPORATE CORNER
We always greatly appreciate the philanthropic
efforts local businesses and corporations organize
to benefit the animals at Peggy Adams Animal
Rescue League.
For the past few years, The Ritz Carlton on Singer
Island has selected Peggy Adams as their charity
of choice for a donation drive. From left to right,
pictured here are Don Neff, Anastacia Hoover,
Brenda Williams, and Missy Cohen delivering a
packed car of much needed items. Thank you!
All of us at Peggy Adams would like to give a special
shout out to Pet Supermarket for their “Lend A Paw”
Campaign. Through the month of May, all local
Pet Supermarket stores collected donations and sold
bandanas, all of which benefitted Peggy Adams.
On June 22 nd , they organized a check presentation
ceremony for us at their headquarters in Sunrise,
Florida. The campaign generously raised $15,989.76.
Thank you to everyone who participated. Pictured
here are Aileen Bilyeu (left) and James Toole (right)
of Pet Supermarket with Marisa Holliday (middle)
and Zeus of Peggy Adams.
For more information about organizing a fundraiser, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/FundraisingEvents, call 561-530-6064 or email Events@PeggyAdams.org
NATIONAL SHELTER DOG AWARENESS DAY
Peggy Adams’ Education Department was
selected as one of the finalists in the inaugural
National Rescue Dog Day "To the Rescue!" campaign.
The goal of this campaign was to create awareness
about the compassionate work we do, while receiving
assistance with funding to support programming.
Peggy Adams was invited to be part of the campaign
because of the partnership with Tails that Teach,
an organization that inspires young children to be
kind to pets and people. They partner with animal
organizations that provide humane education, and
elementary schools that provide character education
by donating compassion-centered books to use as
reading tools in their programs.
Thank you to National Rescue Dog Day, Tails that
Teach, Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers.
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MISSION MOMENT: NELLIE'S STORY
Meet Nellie, a tiny puppy who’s
beating the odds thanks to her foster family.
Nellie was born with a cleft palate. For newborn
puppies, having a cleft palate is a major obstacle
to healthy growth and development. Without
intervention, puppies with cleft palates often struggle
to nurse and face a risk of pneumonia. That’s where
our medical team and Nellie’s foster family come in!
Nellie came to us the day she was born. Our medical
team worked quickly to bring her body temperature
up and ensure that she was stable. Once Nellie was
warm and stable, she was ready to eat. However,
because of her cleft palate, Nellie could not drink from
a bottle. Instead, she had to be carefully tube fed every
few hours, around-the-clock.
We are so thankful that foster Julie M. and her
family stepped up to provide the specialized,
around-the-clock care Nellie needs! Nellie is growing
stronger daily thanks to her foster family’s love and
care. When Nellie is old enough, she will have surgery
to correct her cleft palate, allowing her to eat and drink
on her own. Until then, she’s in the best hands with her
foster family. Go Nellie Go!
Interested in becoming a foster?
Our biggest need for fosters is for cats,
kittens, and special care cases.
For more information, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/Foster or
email us at Foster@PeggyAdams.org
Interested in donating to help animals like Nellie?
Please visit PeggyAdams.org/Olivias-Fund or call Kati Erickson, CAP ® ,
Director of Development and Marketing
at 561-472-8576 or K.Erickson@PeggyAdams.org
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HAPPY TAILS
Bindi, Adopted 4/13/22
“Bindi is the sweetest, sassiest, and most talkative
queen! She loves food and is always willing to try
something new. She loves frozen cucumbers, peanuts,
and cheerios. Her personality is bigger than the
world! She loves to cuddle, not only with me but her
cat boyfriend, Voodoo (and play of course). She has
learned the commands of sit, paw, and up (which I
was very shocked and impressed by). And lastly, she
seems very fond of water. Every night when I wash my
face, she’s on the sink next to me, asking me to wash
her face too! Bindi is the best cat I could ever ask for
and I am so lucky she came into my life.” – Olivia
Charm, Adopted 3/30/22
“When we adopted Charm, we had just put our
furbaby Spunky down due to brain cancer. We were
in shock, but then Charm came into our lives. I can
honestly say that she saved our lives and is our therapy
dog. Charm is the best dog ever with a personality
that never ceases to amaze me! I'm amused watching
her play with her toys and her antics. We can't imagine
our life now without her. She has never been left alone
since we brought her home, and I can honestly say she
is spoiled rotten. I don't know what Charm's life was
like before we adopted her or why she ended up in the
shelter. I can tell you that she is in a loving home and
a part of our family! I'd like to thank you for bringing
her into our life.” – Terri and Eric
Simba, Adopted 3/9/22
“I was a cat owner for 17 years. My dear cat Puffy
passed away on Feb 1, 2022. I decided not to get
another pet because it was so emotional for me.
However, after a few weeks I started thinking about
it, as I missed the presence of having an animal
around to love and take care of. I went on Peggy
Adams’ website and at first glance fell in love with
Simba’s face. My husband and I went down to the Pet
Supermarket in Delray Beach, and we decided to take
him home. Simba is a loving, easy going and very
accommodating cat. He has even won the heart of
my husband who generally isn’t a cat lover. I was able
to train Simba to sit and lie down. We love him very
much and he’s a happy little kitty now.” – Tania
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HAPPY TAILS
Bo, Adopted 3/5/22
“Bo has totally adapted to his new environment and
has brought so much fun and love to our family! He
loves walking in our friendly neighborhood and made
3 new doggy friends this week! There are so many fun
things we continue to learn about Bo all the time, like
when he does 'Superman' leaps from the recliner to
the couch when you come home, or when he takes a
dog-toy bone and buries it in the couch cushions! Bo
has been such a blessing and we are truly grateful to
have him in our family. Thank you so much for all you
do for our furry friends!” – The Kupisz Family
Queenie, Adopted 4/11/22
“My dad adopted Queenie in April and we can't
believe how fast the time has gone! Queenie is such
a sweet dog, whether she is cuddling with you on the
couch or giving you hugs. She adores her pink queenie
collar that is decked out with a crown pattern and a
bow. She also enjoys new toys, getting yummy treats
and going to the dog park where she can play with all
her new friends! Queenie loves being loved and has so
much love to give! Thank you so much for Queenie.
She is the best girl ever!” – Samantha
Have a Happy Tail to share? Please email us
at Marketing@PeggyAdams.org
Walk REUNITED Mascot AND IT FEELS
SO GOOD!
Marcelle and Ciro found their loyal companion BeeDoo in Brazil
15 years ago, just before they were married. Recently, BeeDoo
slipped away during a late-night potty break and they frantically
began the search for their wayward best friend. Thankfully, a
good Samaritan found BeeDoo and brought him to
Peggy Adams.
This family has been REUNITED… and on their 15 th Wedding
Anniversary, no less! We're so glad BeeDoo is safe at home with
his adoring family. Happy Anniversary and Happy Tails!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE
– 22 nd Annual –
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Meyer Amphitheatre, Downtown West Palm Beach
Register to Walk and Form a Team TODAY!
WalkWithPeggy.org
Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact
Walk@PeggyAdams.org or call 561-530-6057
BARK BACK BENEFIT VII
BENEFITING PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
October 15, 2022
Bryant Park, Lake Worth
12pm – 10pm
The annual Bark Back Benefit music
festival, hosted by local band
Spred the Dub, features a day of
great music, local vendors, and
lots of family fun! The event's
Walk to the Rescue runway show
will feature adoptable pets and
local first responders. Car enthusiasts
will love the inaugural Bark Back
car show.
For event information, please visit BarkBackBenefit.com
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Events@PeggyAdams.org or call 561-530-6057
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EVENT RECAP
The Young Friends of Peggy Adams’ 2022 event
season is in full swing. Members are active in the
community and committed to raising awareness and
funds for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Yappy Hour, March 2022: In collaboration with
the Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches, the
Young Friends of Peggy Adams hosted Yappy
Hour at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League's
Raber Pavilion tiki hut! Guests enjoyed cocktails
and snacks while networking with like-minded
young professionals. Cure Cocktails provided
drinks for attendees to sip on while they toured
the Pet Adoption Center, met adoptable animals,
and made new friends.
Veronica Beard Giveback Event, April 2022:
Stacey Leuliette, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, and
Annabella Pierpont Rockwell hosted a give-back
shopping event that raised $1,150 in support of the
animals at Peggy Adams. Guests enjoyed light
drinks, met adoptable kittens, and shopped
Veronica Beard's gorgeous collection.
Stacey Leuliette, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler,
and Annabella Pierpont Rockwell at the
Veronica Beard Giveback Event
Young Friends Fusion Party, June 2022: Altima
International hosted Young Friends of Peggy
Adams, the Kravis Center and the Norton Museum
of Art at Meat Market for a Young Friends Fusion
Party. Young Friends from all three groups enjoyed
complimentary appetizers and happy hour priced
cocktails. Raffle prizes from each organization
were donated, including Rescue Proud gear from
The Shaggy Shoppe.
Don’t miss out on the next event! Join Young Friends
of Peggy Adams to receive the fall 2022 event calendar.
Benefits also include 10% discount at The Shaggy
Shoppe, guaranteed early bird tickets to the Party
Animal Gala, volunteering opportunities and support
of more than 34,000 animals helped annually by
Peggy Adams.
Guests enjoying the Young Friends Yappy Hour
Become a Young Friend. Save Lives.
Membership dues
$125/Individual/Per Year
$200/Couple/Per Year
To learn more about the YFPA, please visit PeggyAdams.org/YoungFriends,
call 561-530-5066 or email YoungFriends@PeggyAdams.org
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HUMANE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Peggy Adams’ Education Department held its 3 rd
Annual Art from the Heart Contest celebrating
“Summer Fun with your Pet”! It was a fun and creative
way for children of all ages to be able to get involved
and express their love and appreciation for animals.
As we all know, the future of animal welfare rests with
the youth that we reach today.
Participants were challenged to illustrate how they and
their pet (or maybe a future pet) enjoy the summer
together. The artists were able to use any medium
including paints, markers, crayons, pencils, mixed
media… and limited only by their creativity.
Once their artwork was created, it was posted on a
website where the public could vote for their favorites
($1 donation per vote). This creative fundraiser raised
over $1,700 to support programs at Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League.
Thank you to all our participants!!!
And, the bragging (or wagging) rights go to…
Winners by Votes:
Age Category 4-5
Doggy Bath Time by Kaia K.
This is a picture of my tutor giving her dogs,
Georgia and Sky, a bath.
Age Category 6-8
A Picnic Under the Fireworks by Kimberly K.
This is a mixed media piece that shows me and my pets,
both past and present, watching some summer fireworks
and having a really fun picnic.
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Age Category 9-11
Puppy Pool by Lillian L.
The picture I drew is of me and my new puppy, Pepper,
swimming in the pool with my 2 kittens, Midnight and
Shadow, watching from the side.
Judges Choice Winners
The winners in this category did an amazing job
illustrating the contest theme.
Playing Fetch!
by Ayla F.
Me and Charlie
love to play fetch
outside. He loves
to get exercise in
the sun!
Age Category 12+
Artemis by Valencia C.
Artemis is the Goddess of wild animals, the hunt and
vegetation. She also represents the childbirth. Deer is the
sacred animal for Artemis. And, my work expresses and
connects the immensity and nobility of all animals
as one.
Summer Wagon Ride by Bethany B.
My dogs, Prince & Hotdog, and I enjoy going on an
afternoon wagon ride. I rollerblade while pulling them
behind me letting the wind go through their fur in the little
red wagon. They sit like good boys and enjoy a nice
treat and some cold water when we get home!
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s Humane
Education Department teaches people of every age
to respect all life on the planet and feel empowered
to take action to help make the world a better place.
To learn more about Humane Education and the programs we offer, please visit PeggyAdams.org/EDU
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KIDS CORNER
It’s always a great time to instill philanthropy in children.
It's not only for adults or the wealthy, but anyone trying to
make a difference through charitable actions.
These kids are PAWSOME! Mrs. Nero’s 5 th grade class at
Morikami Park Elementary School hosted a donation
drive of dog and cat toys for Peggy Adams, bringing so
much happiness to the animals in our shelter. We love to
see the younger generation’s passion for animal welfare.
Thank you to Mrs. Nero and her class for being champions
for the animals!
Want to host your own donation drive? For more information, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/Host-Supply-Drive or email Events@PeggyAdams.org
PEGGY ADAMS' WISH LIST
Be a Hero
to animals in need!
Support them
by shopping
our Wish Lists on
or
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
– Ryunosuke Satoro
Expressing our gratitude to those who support
Peggy Adams is always of utmost importance to
us… including showing appreciation to our very
important volunteers.
Volunteer Appreciation Week took place from
April 18 th through April 24 th . We celebrated the
incredible service of our volunteers throughout
the week, welcoming them through the volunteer
hallway with a giant “THANK YOU” banner that
extended into the volunteer conference room with
an impressive spread of snacks, fruits, and drinks
to enjoy.
Congratulations to our 2021 Volunteer of the
Year Award Recipients! A volunteer from each
department was presented with a personalized
glass award.
Congratulations to our Award Winners:
Admissions: Norleen Gelford; Adoptions: Robin
Hunt; Animal Care Cats: Gina Ardillo; Animal
Care Dogs: Claudia Bossio; Donation Relations:
John Paul Damiani; Enrichment: Craig Forrest
and Michael Goldberg; Foster Support: Bebe
McCraniels; Humane Education: Camille Blanton;
Marketing: Kim Santangelo; Medical Services:
Valerie Soler; Offsite Adoptions: Laura Lee Boone;
Animal Training and Support: Beth Kelso;
Staff Pick: David Dinsfriend; Youth: Camila Mejia;
Rising Star: Fran Davis; Lifetime Achievement:
Sue Coppock-Hughes
“Peggy Adams continues to make great
accomplishments and our volunteers play an
extremely important role in making that happen,”
says Lua Durham, Volunteer Program Manager of
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “By offering
their time and talent, our volunteers improve the
quality of life for our animals while they wait for
their forever homes.
If you would like to start volunteering but think you
can’t because you’d want to bring all the animals
home, there are many other opportunities at
Peggy Adams. No matter what department you
volunteer in, you will help save thousands of animals.
Sue Coppock-Hughes
Fran Davis & Camille Blanton
John Paul Damiani
Claudia Bossio
Gina Ardillo
Kim Santangelo
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WELLNESS CLINIC
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s affordable
Wellness Clinic offers a variety of services. Our
goal is to be a resource for the Palm Beach County
community. Some of our services include spay/neuter,
TNVR, wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping,
and flea and heartworm preventives. We also provide
end-of-life services such as humane euthanasia
and cremation.
We understand the special bond you have with your
pets. Trust our experienced and compassionate staff
to take the best care of your furry family members!
Our clinic offers yearly wellness exams on healthy
pets. For pets showing signs of illness or for pets with
chronic health conditions, please reach out to your
local full-service vet clinic for veterinary care.
For more information (including prices) and to book an appointment, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/Wellness-Clinic
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PublicityHound
Honor your precious pet or promote your business
with a photo or ad in our 2023 Publicity Hound –
a beautiful magazine style, coffee table publication.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s
Publicity Hound is a 49-year-old tradition and
your support will help save the lives of
thousands of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.
For more information, please visit
PeggyAdams.org/PublicityHound
or call 561-530-6064
Nellie Benoit
Vice President,
Board of Directors
Deadline to submit photos: October 1 st
IN MEMORY OF SANDY REDFORD
In July, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League lost a dear colleague
and friend when Sandy Redford sadly passed away. Sandy joined
Peggy Adams on November 2, 2020 as our Animal Training &
Support Manager. She left an indelible mark with her passion for
training and her incredibly joyful spirit.
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A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK...
Get Involved as a Project Group!
We’re seeking dedicated and compassionate
groups who are looking for meaningful ways to
donate their time to help animals in need. Local
businesses, schools, churches, and organizations
welcome!
Volunteer opportunities include helping at special
events, completing large projects on our campus,
making enrichment toys for our animals, and
so much more. These projects are great for team
building, learning about animal welfare, and giving
back to the community.
The Breakers began a Project Group in April as part
of their social impact program. Since then, they
have volunteered in our animal care, foster and
humane education departments for a total of
216 hours.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints volunteered with our animal care
department in June and July for a total of 92 hours.
To learn more and to submit a project group request, please visit PeggyAdams.org/GroupVolunteering
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