Page 16 - Southern Exposure - July '20

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Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends unsocialized, some to the point of being almost feral.
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, July 2020 Despite the difficult surroundings, our team searched
every room, determined to make sure all of the Schnauzers
were accounted for. It was certainly easy for them to hide.
“For the Love of Animals” The owner’s family had reached out to Furry Friends for
features real stories happening help and their relief was palpable upon learning that his
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We beloved animals would be safe in our care.
are The Humane Society of We loaded the pups up and headed to Furry Friends…
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the some destined for our Jupiter location and others for our
only no-kill shelter open to the ranch in Palm City. At both locations, they were loved,
public in northern Palm Beach fed and examined by our veterinarians. Most have made
County. We’ve been rescuing, tremendous progress in adjusting to their new environments
rehabilitating, and re-homing the while a few will take a little longer. But we are here for them
homeless animals in our community for more than 30 years. no matter how long it takes.
Our not for profit 501c3 organization consists of our Jupiter We thank each of you for your interest in this story and
based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the public), support of the furry family. We’ve received thousands of
thrift store, and Palm City Ranch. inquiries and over 100 adoption applications. Our mission
is to get each one of them in the wonderful home they so
richly deserve. All of our residents are deserving, no matter Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
The stench was overpowering. The amount of garbage, their age, breed or background. 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
urine and feces throughout the house was incomprehensible. When considering adding a furry family member to Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
All eyes of our six team members expressed shock upon your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
entering the home of the Miami man hoarding fifteen Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
Schnauzers. Wading through the debris, we noticed a pan Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE ext. 3
of dog food on the kitchen floor, the only feeding source CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER
for the many furry residents. The dogs were scared and LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all happen for our Furry Friends”
for the LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President

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