Page 10 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '19

Page 10, Martin Downs

Pet matters

Humane Society Plans New

‘Homecoming’ Event

The shelter animals at the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast (HSTC) will benefit soon from a brand-
new event that the nonprofit organization is planning.
The “HSTC Homecoming” will be held from 7 to 10 p.m.
on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Hutchinson Island Marriott
Beach Resort and Marina, 555 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart.
Joyce Hewitt with Maronda Homes and Brightway

Tracy Baldwin shows some
love to her pet therapy dog,
Lance.

Insurance-Vincent Zanfini
Family Agency are the
presenting sponsors.
The event is aimed at the
younger generation and will
cost $50 per person. Event
organizers are encouraging
those planning to attend to
Skipper is one of the pet therapy dogs who participates in preregister online at www.
Misty’s Pals, one of the Humane Society of the Treasure hstc1.org/Homecoming.
Coast’s humane education programs. “That’s right, this is
a formal ball in the fall, Dressed up and ready to go! Some of the dogs that participate in Misty’s Pals, one of the
which many will identify Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s humane education programs, will be on site to greet
with as a millennial dance guests at the HSTC Homecoming.
party,” said HSTC Director
of Community Outreach Courtney Zanetti. “This will
be a night to remember, so arrive in style and prepare to
break it down on the dance floor.”
Guests can capture their smiling faces at a photo
booth, courtesy of attorney Mary K. Gilmour. A disc
jockey will be spinning tunes from the mid-’90s to the
2000s along with light bites and raffles. Some of the
dogs that participate in the humane society’s pet therapy
program, Misty’s Pals, will be on site to greet guests.
And no homecoming event would be complete without
Schatzi and Luke, two dogs who participate in the Humane the crowning of a king and a queen! However, there is a
Society of the Treasure Coast’s pet therapy programs, show caveat.
what it’s like to be crowned queen and king. The HSTC’s Those who want to be in the running for king or queen Honey is one of the pet
Homecoming event will benefit its programs and shelter must fundraise on behalf of the humane society by creating therapy dogs who participates
animals and some of the therapy dogs will be on site to a personalized, online HSTC Homecoming fundraising in Misty’s Pals, one of the
greet guests. page at https://p2p.onecause.com/hstchomecoming Humane Society of the
to share with their family and friends. All guests are Treasure Coast’s humane Karen Eccleston and her pet
encouraged to create a page, where they can state why education programs. therapy dog, Oakley
they are committed to the HSTC’s cause. All funds raised
from this event will directly benefit the shelter’s programs For more information, contact Courtney Zanetti via
and animals to ensure their stay is as comfortable as email at czanetti@hstc1.org or by calling (772) 600-3211.
possible until they find their “furrever” home. About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is
The top male and female fundraisers will be crowned as
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L AVARGNA AW PLLC such and will receive all of the “purrks” of their newfound a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100
S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955,
royalty, which will include:
• Two tickets to the Pup Crawl (August 2020)
• Two tickets to HSTC Homecoming (November 2020) it has been the leading advocate for animal protection
and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)
. • Their choice in naming rights for one animal in private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent
and locally operated and relies on donations to support its
adoption
. Wills and Trusts • One quarter-page ad in the Clawsmopawlitan, the programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at
. Probate keepsake program at the Paws and Claws 2020 Gala, to http -//www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter
Real Estate Closings
. Business Matters feature their pet or business at http -//www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information,
visit http -//www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
• One ticket to the Paws and Claws Gala on Feb. 22,
2020 (with a minimum of $500 raised)
ANTHONY LAVARGNA
ANTHONY LAVARGNA
Member of the Florida Bar
Licensed in the United States in your Community
District Court, Southern and
Middle Districts of Florida
Treasure Coast Wildlife all of us. The best way
Center to honor him is to carry
on and continue the
work we do here every
Announcing The Passing Of Dan day to help sick, injured
Martinelli... and orphaned wildlife.
CARRIE LAVARGNA We are planning a
CARRIE LAVARGNA
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Board Certified news that Dan Martinelli passed away recently after a life and will reach
Real Estate Attorney
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businesses in Martin and St. Lucie Counties and We at the Wildlife Center are so grateful to have had the then, we encourage
throughout the Treasure Coast. privilege of working with him and benefiting from his you to share your
1805 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart Financial Center, Stuart, FL 34994 vast knowledge and deep passion for wild animals and memories, thoughts and photos of Dan with us by
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commercial real property decreases to 5.7% on January 1, 2019. The local discretionary Dan was the face and voice of the wild creatures we care In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the

sale surtax still applies. This decrease does not apply to parking or storage of motor for and his spirit will live on through them and through Treasure Coast Wildlife Center and are greatly appreciated.
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