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The Honda Classic Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Members of The Honda Classic CouTOURe Club exhibits; participants get an up-close and hands-on
recently visited Busch Wildlife Sanctuary to present experience with wild animals.
a $5,000 grant to support environmental education This program is unique in the sense that it gives people
programming and receive a behind the scenes tour of the opportunity to learn first-hand about local habitats,
the sanctuary. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is grateful to wildlife, conservation, and the impact humans have on the
The Honda Classic for its generosity and support in environment. Please visit us at BuschWildlifeSanctuary.
helping South Florida children learn how they can protect org to learn more about our programs and services or how
and conserve Florida’s wildlife and natural resources. you can get involved.
The programming is curriculum based; children learn
about native plant and animal species and participate
in conservation efforts to protect and preserve Florida’s
wildlife, natural resources, and endangered species.
Last year, our environmental education programs, CouTOURe Club members, Damiann Hendel, Deborah
exhibits, nature tours, and junior naturalists program Jaffe, Ashley Schulties and Karen List with Amy Kight (in
impacted over 100,000 individuals. The goal of our center), executive director of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. The
education program is for participants to learn about CouTOURe Club is a volunteer organization of women
Florida ecology and wildlife. This is accomplished by dedicated to increasing awareness of The Honda Classic and
using the permanent animals at the sanctuary and live its mission to raise money for children’s charities.

Chief’s Corner

CouTOURe Club member, Damiann Hendel, is giving a
Dear Resident, also been a 75 percent decrease in the number of traffic special treat to Kiona, a rescued Florida black bear who
T raf fi c safet y crash-related fatalities. In 2018 we had four traffic crash lives at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
education and fatalities from January through May compared to one
enforcement of traffic fatality during the same period in 2019.
laws remains one of our In addition, driving under the influence (DUI)- related
major priorities within crashes have also decreased by 31.3 percent. In the
the Town of Jupiter. first five months of 2019 we reported 22 DUI crashes
As part of this priority, compared to 32 DUI-related crashes in the same five
we implemented a months last year.
designated traffic unit to Our goal is to continue to decrease traffic crashes
allow us to focus on our from occurring within the Town. Through high visibility,
traffic-related strategic education, and enforcement we will strive for continued
initiatives and to promote the safety of our motorists, safety of everyone who utilizes our roadways.
bicyclists, and pedestrians. I hope you will visit us on our website at www.jupiter.
In fact, the number of traffic crashes from January to fl.us/jpd and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to learn about
May of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, new and happening events within the Town of Jupiter.
have decreased 14.9 percent which equates to 154 less Sincerely,
crashes town-wide. Daniel J. Kerr,
As a result of this decline in traffic crashes, there has Chief of Police

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals our new home under Hi! I’m Allie!
Allie is a gentle soul at just 1.5 years old. She
construction! Please

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption, help us so we can came to us pregnant with five babies. She raised
Clinic & Ranch continue our mission her little family and was incredibly devoted. Now
“For the Love of Animals” to help them. all her babies are gone and she longs for a family
features real stories happening We never say no of her own again. Every kitten who comes in, Allie
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We to them; we hope you greets as if it was hers. It is adorable to see. She is
are The Humane Society of won’t say no to us. affectionate with all who meet her. She did have
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and We’re counting on your a traumatic experience with a dog so would prefer
the only no-kill shelter open support. Puffy, rolling on to her new life with no dogs in her new family. Photo courtesy of
to the public in northern Palm Patricia Deshong, Christine! Samantha Farmer
Beach County. We’ve been President
rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing,
our community for more than rehabilitating, and giving homeless companion
30 years. Our not for profit animals their best future… no matter how long it
501c3 organization consists takes to find it. We have many wonderful dogs
of our Jupiter based Adoption and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and City Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our
Palm City Ranch. website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
Hungry, alone and scared…that was Puffy, walking the streets like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
as a stray with an uncertain future. At 10 years old, she was visually we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
impaired and had given up. us continue our animal saving mission.
We took her in…we didn’t say no…we never do. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
After receiving the love and care that she desperately needed from 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
our veterinarians and staff, Puffy was ready for adoption and a new Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
life. Her special day came at a recent adoption event when Christine 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
saw Puffy and knew she was the one to complete her family. Puffy 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
knew too. In fact, Puffy walked over to the bed on Christine's scooter, Furry Friends’ new Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic, located “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
made herself comfortable, and the two rolled out the door to begin at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park, will be completed happen for our Furry Friends”
their happy trails together. Furry Friends changed two lives that day! in September 2019. We have work to do and money to raise, but
That’s what Furry Friends does and that’s why we need you. with your help, we can realize the dream that’s been the hope of
Furry Friends is the only no-kill animal shelter in northern Palm our organization for decades.
Beach County. In 2018 alone, we rescued 1,300 abandoned animals If you would like to be a part of our new beginning, please contact
who were brought to our shelter - cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. us. Like each nail, block, and tile, every donation, no matter how small,
These are animals that, without us, would have been sent to a kill will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of Animals.
facility or would simply have had nowhere to go. Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call 561.747.5311
Right now, our shelter is overcrowded and inadequate for the ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, President, or
growing number of animals coming in our doors. Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
We need a new, state-of-the-art shelter and veterinary clinic/
hospital. Our low-cost veterinary clinic treated an astounding 22,650 Hi! I'm Ziggy!
animals last year. Think of what we could do with a new, more Ziggy is a 3-year-old boy who has a lot of
efficient, and clean facility. personality!!! He's an awesome guy... big and
Our new home is already underway! We’ve found a central strong and looking for an owner who will give him
location that everyone in Jupiter and North County can be proud of leadership and consistency. He's very receptive
and the foundation is already set. We’ve raised just over one million to training and will sit on command. Our staff &
dollars, but it’s going to cost much more. trainer are teaching Zig and they LOVE him! The
Every dollar counts and no gift is too small. Time is of the essence kennel environment is chaotic... we know Ziggy
as our current lease ends in September. will thrive in a stable home filled with love.
I invite you to take a tour of our existing facility to see why our If you love the big boys... come to our Jupiter location and meet
animals and community deserve better. I’ll also take you to see Ziggy.
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