Page 8 - Jupiter West - May '22

Page 8, Jupiter West
Paella For Pups And Patriots

American Humane Event

Spotlights Hero Dogs Who

Transformed The Lives Of
Veterans Suffering From The

Invisible Wounds Of War

Members of the Palm Beach community had an
opportunity to meet and hear firsthand the life-transforming
stories of veterans who found their saviors in the form of
four legs and a wagging tail at a special paella lunch held in
their honor at the American Humane Sanctuary.
This heartwarming luncheon featured recent Pups4Patriots
graduate teams Air Force Veteran Mike and service dog Susan Cushing and Amanda Marilyn Pelstring and Peter Tony Pantano and Linda Herb Jablin and Sharon
Justice; and Air Force Veteran D.J. and Gabe. The service Bowman Feinman Pantano Jablin
dogs, who never stray from their veterans’ sides, are provided
through American Humane’s Pups4Patriots initiative which
finds dogs in need of forever homes and trains them to be
lifesaving service dogs for veterans suffering the invisible
wounds of war, posttraumatic stress, and traumatic brain
injury, at no cost to the veteran.

Larry Strickland and Naomi Judd Nancy Payne and John Payne Dawn Assenzio and Thomas Assenzio

D.J. Robbins and Gabe (service dog), Naomi Judd, Mike
Bundrick and Justice (service dog)

Angela Adams, Nannett Hendel, Ruby Boeding and Maxine
Sharon Jablin, Amanda Bowman, Abigail Trenk Boeding

D.J. Robbins and Gabe (service dog), Dr. Robin Ganzert,
Mike Bundrick and Justice (service dog)
747-PALM
“We are so grateful to these brave veterans who have
dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms and are
honored to be able to help them in their time of need,” said 747-7256
Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane.
“Thanks to our generous supporters, our Pups4Patriots
program is able to literally save lives at both ends of the leash.”
The Pups4Patriots teams mingled with guests and feasted on “Service is our number one priority”
Chef Gianni Morandi’s legendary paella while enjoying music
provided by the incomparable vocal artist, Cande Rivers. 561-743-0070
Notable guests spotted at the event included Lois
Pope, America’s leading advocate for our veterans, and www.palmspoolservices.com
Country Music Hall of Fame member and American
Humane Board member, Naomi Judd and husband Larry
Strickland. American Humane’s Board Chairman John
Payne and Nancy Payne, and board members Amanda
Bowman, Sharon Jablin, Marilyn Pelstring, and Abigail
Trenk were all also in attendance.
To learn more about this historic organization and its mission
to save lives on both ends of the leash, visit AmericanHumane.
org or call its Palm Beach office at (561) 537-5887.
About American Humane
American Humane is the country’s first national humane
organization. Founded in 1877, American Humane is
committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being
of animals, and our leadership programs are first to serve Expires 5/31/22.
in promoting and nurturing the bonds between animals
and people. For more information or to support our work,
please visit americanhumane.org and follow us on Facebook, State Licensed & Insured
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Photos by Capehart Photography