Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '19

Page 8, Martin Downs

pet Matters

New Homecoming Event To

Help Shelter Animals Deemed
A Success

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s first
homecoming event raised more than $10,000 that will
go toward the care of its shelter animals. Held at the
Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina,
the event was aimed at millennials.
True to homecoming form, the highlight of the evening
was the crowning of a king – Austin Clifford — and queen
— Chessa Zanfini – representing one of the presenting
sponsors, Brightway Insurance - Vincent Zanfini Family
Agency. Joyce Hewitt with Maronda Homes was the other
presenting sponsor.

Shaun Kelly and Jessie Clifford with Pet therapy volunteers Laurie Volpe with Luke, Nancy Bowden with Sydney, Kitty
Lance Reading with Schatzi, Terry Wood with Ellie

“This was a brand-new event aimed at the younger About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
generation and it worked beautifully,” said HSTC Director The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill
of Community Outreach Courtney Zanetti. “It was a fun- animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm
filled evening with the dance floor filled most of the night.” Ave. in Palm City. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate
Guests were greeted by some of the dogs that participate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County
in the humane society’s pet therapy program, Misty’s area. A 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC
Pals. Attendees also had fun putting on funny masks and is independent and locally operated and relies on donations
accessories at a photo booth, courtesy of attorney Mary K. to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on
Gilmour. In addition to the presenting sponsors, supporting Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and
sponsors were Treasure Coast Legal, Balloon Riots and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information,
Chessa Zanfini and Austin Clifford were crowned homecoming Liz McKinley. visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
queen and king for being the top female and male fundraisers. For more information, contact Courtney Zanetti via
email at czanetti@hstc1.org or by calling (772) 600-3211. Pet Matters on page 9
Clifford and Zanfini earned their titles by being the
top male and female fundraisers. In addition to their
newfound royalty, they will receive a number of “purrks,”
including two tickets to the 2020 Pup Crawl; two tickets
to the 2020 HSTC Homecoming; their choice in naming
rights for one animal in adoption; and a one-quarter-page
ad featuring their pet or business in the Clawsmopawlitan,
the keepsake program at the Paws and Claws 2020 Gala.
The informal fall ball also featured light bites and a
D.J. spinning tunes from the mid-’90s to the 2000s that
took attendees back to their high school days.

Matte and Kristen Barile Matthew and Megan Billitti Floyd and Michelle Rifenburgh

Emily Huber, Ashley and Michael Stutevoss and Shannon
Gluff

Lindsay Carter and Joyce Hewitt of
Charlene and Jeff Sabin Maronda Homes Paula and Joe Joyal

Shaun Kelly and Julius Fletcher showing off their dance steps

The dance floor was filled most of the night!