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HolIdAY HAppenIngs

Pooch Plunge Brings Out The to tell Santa (played by volunteer Woody Woodruff) what About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
they want for Christmas and to pose for pictures with him.

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is
Best In Dogs Tom Gilmore volunteered to take the photos. Others took a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W.
advantage of getting their dog microchipped at a discount. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955, it has been
Hundreds of dogs and The HSTC thanks all of its volunteers and in addition to the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being
their family members Apex Pavers & Pools, the humane society also appreciates in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit
headed to the sixth annual the companies that sponsored the Pooch Plunge: Stryker organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated
Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Electric & Air, Rick Carroll Insurance, Stuart Fence, and relies on donations to support its programs and services.
Plunge at Sailfish Splash Treasure Coast Legal, DoggieDate and Wagnolia’s. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
Waterpark. Presented by For more information about events benefiting the humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/
Apex Pavers & Pools, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, email HSTC hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or
the event raised more Director of Community Outreach Courtney Zanetti at call (772) 223-8822.
than $6,000 to benefit czanetti@hstc1.org or call her at (772) 600-3211.
the shelter animals at the
Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast.
The Pooch Plunge is
held annually just before HSTC volunteers Barbara Smith
the waterpark closes for and Allison Cialella
the winter and gives dogs
the chance to swim, splash and romp around in the large
swimming pool.
“The dogs basically have the run of the park and they
love it,” said Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC)
Director of Community Outreach Courtney Zanetti. “Family Time for a water break!
members have just as much fun watching them swim, fetch
balls and play. It’s a great event that supports our cause.” Dolores Salvato with Clancy of Nettles Island
Guests also brought presents for the four-legged friends
of House of Hope and the dogs were given the opportunity

Dr. Erin Arruda with Courtney Zanetti gets ready to
It was a dog day afternoon at Sailfish Splash Park! microchip one of the dogs. Dee and Chris Jennings and Sophie Tazzioli