Page 10 - Southern Exposure - April '22

Page 10, Southern Exposure

Pet MatterS

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

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