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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s

21st Annual Walk For The Animals Raised

Nearly $150,000 For Homeless And Neglected Animals

Close to 700 people and girl.” Olivia and her new family led the walk in support of all
their furry companions came the animals at Peggy Adams waiting for their forever homes!
out for Peggy Adams Animal “As a nonprofit, Peggy Adams relies on community support
Rescue League’s 21st Annual to help us provide services to more than 30,000 dogs, cats,
Barry Crown Walk for the puppies and kittens every year,” said Rich Anderson, executive
Animals on Feb. 19 at the Meyer director/CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “We
Amphitheatre in West Palm are very thankful to all of those who came out, participated and
Beach. The largest pet-friendly sponsored the walk. Because of everyone who supported this
walk in Palm Beach County event, we can save the lives of countless more animals in Palm
raised nearly $150,000 for Beach County.”
animals at Peggy Adams waiting Walk for the Animals Sponsors of the walk included MetLife Pet Insurance, Hill’s
to find their forever homes. mascot Olivia Pet Nutrition, Flagler Bank, Aioli, All County Insurance, The
As participants arrived, they Barkers Baker, BRK Republic, Camp Rusty Dog, Celis Produce,
enjoyed music, lite bites, a fabulous silent auction, a variety of Critter Pics, Daszkal Bolton, DogWAtch of East Coast FL, Nellie Benoit, Stacey Leuliette, Lesly S. Smith, Pauline Pitt
vendors, and a raffle area with great prizes. Attendees and their Jolene and Larry Shapiro, Jones Foster, NCCI, Nozzle Nolen cutting the ribbon
pets participated in a one-mile scenic walk along Flagler Drive. Pest Solutions, The Ohana Pet Resort, Orangetheory Fitness,
The event concluded at center stage with a pet costume contest Pet Supplies Plus Royal Palm Beach, PetMeds, Posh Pet Hotel, Velocity Community Credit Union, Very Important Paws,
with unique prize baskets. Categories included Best Dressed, Scenthound, Searcy Denney Veterinary Emergency Group, Veterinary Specialty Hospital,
Most Creative, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like, and Best in Show. Scarola Barnhart & Shipley WPBF 25, Sunny 107.9 FM, WFTL 850 AM, 97.9 WRMF, New
Jennifer Ross of Sunny 107.9 FM and WFTL 850 AM once PA, Starbucks, Vasi Studio, Country 103.1, X 102.3, Party 96.3 and Fox Sports 640 AM.
again graciously served as the event’s emcee; as well as Jossie About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
Carbonare, reporter with WPBF 25. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League saves more lives than
This year’s walk mascot was Olivia. Olivia was found outside any other rescue organization in Palm Beach County, and it
a home in late 2021, injured and alone. She was dirty and had a provides critical services to more than 30,000 animals each year.
traumatic injury to her right leg, leaving a bone exposed. The limb The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
was injured beyond saving; Palm Beach County Animal Care is to provide shelter to lost, homeless, and unwanted animals,
and Control found it necessary to amputate Olivia’s right paw. to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for
Olivia then arrived at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality
much-needed recovery, TLC, and medical care. After being cared homes for homeless and neglected companion animals,
for by the Peggy Adams’ team, Olivia’s upbeat and charming to advocate animal welfare, community involvement, and
personality started to blossom and she was one of the dogs that education to further the bond between people and animals.
was featured in a Peggy Adams’ fundraising event. Her adopter, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has a 4-star rating from
Jenna, saw a photo of her before the event and instantly fell in Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity
love. Jenna notes, “Dogs in shelters need homes where they get navigator. Peggy Adams is an independent nonprofit animal
a second chance at life, families who care, and to know what Presley Elizabeth and Nick Mele, Molly Mele, Stacey rescue organization operating continuously since 1925. For
it’s like to be loved. I am so grateful for everything the rescues fairy dog mother Rebecca Leuliette, Johnny Mele, Lola more information and to donate, please visit PeggyAdams.org.
do but I’m especially thankful for Peggy Adams rescuing my Shelton the dog Photos by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

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