Page 8 - Talk of Tequesta - November '20

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Jupiter Senior Softball Association

After a six-month suspension because of the coronavirus Games resumed Sept. 16 and are every Monday, Winter League that kicks off next Jan. 11 and runs through
pandemic Jupiter Senior Softball games have resumed and Wednesday and Friday mornings beginning with batting March 22. Those who register will receive uniform jerseys
the league is seeking new players for ongoing pickup practice at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park, 3373 and caps.
games and the upcoming 2021 Winter League. Church Street. With games under way again JSSA More than 200 players participated last year, and persons
The program is open to persons 55 and older and Commissioner Tom Cosentino said, “It is great to see interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible,
players of all skills are welcome. The slow-pitch softball everyone back at the park and players practicing social especially if they haven’t played for some time. The league’s
program is sponsored by the Jupiter Senior Softball distancing and keeping everyone safe.” three division format allows games for more competitive
Association (JSSA) in cooperation with the Town of More players are needed for pickup games through the players as well as those desiring a more relaxed style of play.
Jupiter. There is no upper age limit but most players are rest of the season and to fill rosters of a dozen or more To register or for more information go to www.leaguelineup.
in their 60s and 70s, and some in their 80s. teams that are expected to compete in the upcoming 2021 com/jssa or call Tom Cosentino at (412) 721-0173.

Bob Walsh slams a line drive toward infielder Scott Rosenstock. Batter Mike Manasia prepares to make contact as the ball nears.

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends and not the 45 to 50 they should. We gave them soft beds
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, November 2020 to rest on as their entire body looked skeletal with a thin
layer of fur covering their protruding bones. We offered
“ For the Love of them their first meal in weeks to months.
Animals” features real Their new names are Hope and Truman. Truman means
stories happening at Furry “loyal and faithful man” and he certainly was that, never
Friends in Jupiter. We are leaving his sister’s side. Pat Deshong commented that, “The
The Humane Society of good news is that we got them in time, I can’t imagine, in
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta another week or two they would have probably been dead.
and the only no-kill shelter They’re with Furry Friends, they’re getting the medical help
open to the public in northern they need, they’re safe, they’re getting fed and they will be Nizza came to us after a nice couple Bubba is one of our most handsome dogs
Palm Beach County. We’ve up for adoption in the near future.” Hope and Truman have found her in a car engine. She was and will make a wonderful companion
been rescuing, rehabilitating, a long road ahead of them, but they will receive the love just filthy. Once we examined for the right person. Bubba must be the
and re-homing the homeless and care they crave and deserve. her, we learned that her paw was only animal in the home as he has a
animals in our community When considering adding a furry family member to injured and she had a broken toe. strong prey drive. He can be strong on
Her injuries are healed and is now the leash when his instincts kick in so he
for more than 30 years. your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW looking for her forever family. She is not suited for neighborhood walks in
Our not for profit 501c3 Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 is a petite girl that has a fun and a busy community with other pets going
organization consists of our Jupiter based adoption center, Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE sassy personality. by. Therefore, this big fella would love
veterinary clinic (open to the public), thrift store, and Palm CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER a home with a fenced yard with lots of
space to run and enjoy. Then after a
City Ranch. LOCATION DUE TO COVID19. good stretch outside he is happy to assist
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all you in watching your favorite show or
for the LOVE of animals! reading your new book.

Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Patricia Deshong, President 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Proud Nonprofits First 2020 Hats Off 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
“Nonprofit Executive Of The Year” and ext. 3
“Nonprofit of the Year” Nominee “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
At Furry Friends, they never know what the day will happen for our Furry Friends”
bring, or what will come through the doors, but they are
always ready to help. One day in mid-October, President
Pat Deshong received a text she would not soon forget. As
she opened her messages, she was horrified at the images
of two emaciated dogs and immediately agreed to help. She
learned that an employee at a WalMart in St. Lucie County
had witnessed two sweet and incredibly neglected puppies
being abandoned near the dumpster. They immediately
called the local Animal Control, who in turn reached out
to one of our amazing rescue partners. After seeing the
extensive medical care the pair would need, she called Furry
Friends who transported them to our Jupiter facility. They
were too weak to stand and walk on their own, so we carried
them inside. The dark, brindled male laid his head on the
shoulder of one of our animal caretakers as if to show his
gratitude for being saved. They weighed 20 and 21 pounds Paid Advertisement