Paw Prints Winter 2026

Our Year in Review Pages 5-7

From Your Board Chair

Chairman of the Board

Christy Gumberg and her dog Pumpkin

As we close another remarkable year at the Humane Society of Broward County, I am proud to reflect on all that we have accomplished together in 2025. This winter issue of Paw Prints includes our Year in Review article, which highlights the impact made possible by our dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, corporate partners, and community supporters. Every rescue, adoption, medical success and humane education moment is a direct result of your commitment to our mission.

While we celebrate these achievements, we also look ahead with purpose. In 2026, we remain focused on strengthening lifesaving programs and deepening our role as a trusted community resource for both animals and the people who love them. The challenges facing animal welfare continue to evolve, but so does our resolve to meet them with compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

A cornerstone of that work is our largest annual fundraising event, the VCA Walk for the Animals, taking place on February 21. This signature event unites thousands of animal lovers in support of our shelter’s lifesaving programs. Whether you walk, fundraise, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps ensure that homeless and vulnerable animals receive the care they deserve. I encourage you to join us

Board of Directors

Brown

Barbara Brush

Dawn Dellapina

Christine Forman

Nicole Fratarcangeli

Bryan S. Greenberg

Ronnie Haligman

Carolyn Lee

Sheryl Maher

Margaret Meldeau

Steven H. Osber

Susan Penrod

Ingrid Poulin

Jennifer J. Robinson

Barry Siegel

Susan A. Smith

Jamie Taylor Stiles

Julie Strauch

Michelle Howland Sussman

Jennifer Edwards White

Nikki Winchester

Board of Trustees

Arnold Grevior*

Barbara Grevior

Marti Huizenga*

Elaine Levine

Al Sorensen*

John R. Squitero

President and CEO

Christopher Agostino

*Deceased

and be part of this inspiring community tradition.

I would also like to recognize a very special group whose work exemplifies the heart of HSBC. Our Animal Assisted Therapy volunteer dogs and their dedicated handlers recently participated in the United Airlines Fantasy Flight, an unforgettable event that brought the magic of the North Pole to South Florida children facing serious medical challenges. These children boarded a plane for a short flight that “landed” at the North Pole, where Santa and a transformed winter wonderland awaited them. The presence of our therapy teams offered comfort, joy and a sense of calm during an extraordinary experience, and we are immensely proud of their service and compassion.

As we enter the winter season, I extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who supports the Humane Society of Broward County. Your generosity and belief in our mission make a profound difference every day. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish you and your loved ones a healthy and joyful New Year and I look forward to all we will accomplish together in 2026.

With appreciation,

Christy Gumberg Chairman of the Board

Shining Bright

Our friends Sean Dunn and his wife Viviana of J.R. Dunn Jewelers cuddled with shelter pups during a holiday visit to their store in Lighthouse Point. As the creator of our Diamond in the Ruff program, J.R. Dunn has been supporting and sponsoring adoptions at the HSBC for a decade now!

Sharing the Love

Continuing its tradition of giving in 2025, Subaru of Pembroke Pines donated more than $100,000 to two hometown charities -- Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the HSBC. During this Share the Love event, for every Subaru sold between November 21, 2024 and January 2, 2025 Subaru of Pembroke Pines donated $300 to the charity selected by the customer, and Craig Zinn Automotive Group matched that donation. HSBC has received a total of $113,400 through Share the Love over the last two years.

Subaru’s Brittany Zinn and Craig Zinn, HSBC’s Christy Gumberg, and Zachary Zinn from Subaru.

Let’s Play Fetch!

Our partnership continues with Fetch Pet Insurance, now the only company in its field to cover common pre-existing health conditions. Some of these include kennel cough, ringworm, conjunctivitis, and upper respiratory infections. All adopters have the opportunity to talk with a Fetch representative when they adopt.

Black Furrday

November 28 and 29 was our annual Black Furrday adoption event, featuring select “Cuddle Busters” whose adoption fees were waived. The adoption cost of all cats and dogs one year and older was half off as well. We sent 59 animals home for Black Furrday!

Local 10 News helped get the word out in advance, as well as going live from the shelter during each morning broadcast and then several times during the day.

Liv was a Cuddle Buster whose adoption fee was covered by J.R. Dunn Jewelers. She had waited three months for her new (and adoring) family.

Paw Pathway Commemorative Bricks

Pay tribute to a loved one while supporting the HSBC! For a $300 donation, a brick with your message will be placed in the pathway of our Reflection Garden. To order, call 954.266.6818.

Teen Club Car Wash

In December, the Teen Club held a fundraiser at Taco Bell located in Davie’s Tower Shops. Working very hard and having fun at the same time, the group raised $671 for the animals!

Big C’s Promotes Adoptions

We’re excited to be working with Big C’s Downtown Pizzeria in Fort Lauderdale! Every week they distribute 500 of our Pet Flyers with their takeout orders; each Flyer features five animals available for adoption.

Luca, of Big C’s Downtown Pizzeria, shows a pizza box with the HSBC’s latest featured cats and dogs on it.

Adoptions

We’re happy to report the following new homes found during September, October, and November 2025:

1,094

Our Dearest Daisy Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

There will never be another Education Mascot quite like Daisy Tutt, who lovingly owned our Animal Assisted Therapy Manager, Katie Tutt. Daisy joined the Education Department in 2013 and immediately became a valued team member. Spicy, funny, and absolutely convinced she was human, Daisy attended meetings in her own chair and joined staff meals in the kitchen as though she belonged. Because she did.

Most of all, Daisy was adored by the children who participated in our programs. Nothing ever fazed her. She patiently allowed dress-up, “vet checkups,” and endless cuddles, and would happily sit beside campers in her preferred human chair while they showered her with attention. But Daisy’s greatest gift was her intuition. If a camper was having a hard moment, she knew just what to do. One day, when a child on the spectrum was overwhelmed and hiding beneath a table, Daisy quietly crawled under, sat beside him, and offered a gentle kiss that turned his tears into a smile. Daisy became the mascot of our Kids Club in 2016 and quickly earned her place as an all-time favorite. In 2018 she was among the

Rescue Readers New Adult Reading Program

If two of your favorite things in life are animals and reading, we have a program that’s right up your alley! As a Rescue Reader you’ll choose your own favorite book and a blanket or pillow, and head to the shelter on a Tuesday afternoon to spend quality time with a cat or dog. Cat readers will sit in one of our community cat rooms, and dog readers will have a seat outside a kennel run.

Reading to an animal helps to reduce stress by bringing the comfort and normality of a human voice and presence while they’re at the busy shelter. It will lift their spirits and, consequently, yours as well!

Sessions take place one Tuesday a month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided, and the cost of $20 is a taxdeductible donation. Rescue

Readers is for adults only; Reading Buddies is our separate kids’ program. To register, visit humanebroward.com under the “Get Involved” tab. Email ccrane@hsbroward.com with any questions.

special therapy dogs who comforted students in the weeks following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, offering softness and solace during an unimaginably difficult time.

We will miss our dear Daisy and her warmth, humor, steadfast presence, and all her silly antics. Goodbye, little lady. You are deeply loved and sorely missed.

Campers Gather for Author Reading

Our holiday campers enjoyed a special treat when Stephanie Krutchik, author of Claw-ver Escape, visited the shelter and read her book to them.

Stephanie adopted her cat Edison when a family friend moved away and did not keep him. She explained that while he has a host of wonderful personality traits, Edison has one mischievous quirk in particular that inspired her to write his story: he’s always planning an escape. Whether he’s pawing at the door, staring longingly out a window, or darting toward any opening, he aspires to an adventure beyond the walls. Our campers listened with rapt attention, enjoying the warm humor of Edison’s fantasies about exploring the Great Outdoors.

Claw-ver Escape is available for purchase on Amazon.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Holiday Fantasy Flight

On December 2, United Airlines hosted its first of 12 holiday season Fantasy Flights taking place across the country. Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport thoroughly excited for their special day, children from South Florida hospitals and cancer centers boarded a 737 for a short flight that landed at the North Pole, AKA an airplane hangar festively bedecked for the holiday. The children were greeted by Santa, of course, as well as AAT dogs Zoe, Axl, Sadie, Enzo, and Bingo, who brought extra cheer to the magical experience.

JTherapy Team Highlight: Jen and Blue

en and Blue joined the AAT program in April of 2023. Blue, affectionately known as Blueberry, is a large Australian Labradoodle with a gentle nature and a wonderfully sweet temperament. He has an intuitive sense for when someone could use a little extra comfort and is always eager to offer his calming cuddles.

Every month Jen and Blue spend time at Coral Park Elementary where they help students to conquer their fear of reading via the Wags & Tales Reading Program, as well as visiting seniors at the Veranda Club and helping students unwind and de-stress.

What truly sets Jen and Blue apart is the deep bond they share. As a devoted handler and loyal therapy companion, the two communicate effortlessly through unspoken cues, always looking out for each other. They are an inspiring example of teamwork and trust! We are incredibly fortunate to have Jen and Blue as part of our HSBC AAT family.

While pet therapy typically takes place at hospitals, senior homes, and similar facilities, businesses can benefit from all that our program has to offer. Two of our teams went to Fort Lauderdale swimwear shop Montce in November to bring their employees the joy only a cute furry friend can impart. AAT’s Edi and Adam, and Zoe and Lolita, had a great time as well!

Often, pet therapy visits are intended to spark happiness -- but sometimes what people need most is comfort. To help bring solace following the passing of a fellow student, our therapy teams were invited to Nova Southeastern University to support students and staff as they navigated their grief. One of these visits happened to fall near Halloween, and our teams used the opportunity to offer not only much-needed comfort, but also a small dose of levity at a time when a smile is hard to muster. Archie wore his Miami Dolphins jersey while Blue, Daisy, Edi, and Zoe showed off their own adorable costumes.

Clinic Corner Myths About Pets and the Truths Behind Them

By HSBC Staff Veterinarian Dr. Alyssa Dayton

Let’s break down some unusual myths about our companion animals, and what the actual truths are…

Pregnant women should not own cats

The concern that owning cats can be dangerous for a pregnant woman and her child stems from a concern of them contracting Toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that some cats may carry. This belief sometimes leads to cats being surrendered to shelters when their owners become pregnant.

Cats most often come into contact with the parasite from hunting outside birds and rodents that are infected. Indoor cats that have never spent any time living outside have a very low risk of carrying it. Most healthy people with well-functioning immune systems will never develop the disease even if exposed. However, in pregnant women, there is an added risk of damage to the developing child. For a human to become infected, there must be direct contact with the feces of the cat and the feces must have been in the litterbox for 1-2 days before it becomes infective. This contact can be avoided by cleaning the litterbox out daily or having someone else in the home help with this task. Pregnant women are more likely to come into contact with this disease by eating undercooked meat or unwashed produce, or by working in the soil in the garden.

Rabbits and Guinea pigs are good starter pets for kids

When kids are begging parents for their first dog or cat, many parents consider starting them off with a small pocket pet to help them learn responsibility, such as a Guinea pig or rabbit. However, when you look at the care required for these animals, they are often more complex than a dog or cat and require more attention to detail. Exotic animals have very specific dietary needs to keep them healthy, and each has unique housing requirements that must be met. The most common ailments these animals have in veterinary medicine are related to the husbandry of the animal at home. To make matters more challenging, finding a veterinarian

with the education and willingness to treat pocket pets can be a challenge. These little animals can be wonderful companions, but parents should be cautious about getting their children one without educating themselves on the proper care.

Cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) must be alone

Years ago, cats that tested positive for FIV were either euthanized or were very difficult to adopt to new families because they needed to be the only cat in the household. As new research has emerged, we have learned that this is not the case. Most FIV-positive cats go on to live a full life with minimal complications. This virus affects one type of white blood cells and can leave them more susceptible to infections. Having one of these cats just means that you need to take any illness more seriously, and take them to a vet for care. We used to be afraid that they could transmit the virus to other cats by sharing water bowls and grooming; now we know that it only spreads from the saliva in a deep bite wound, usually from male cats that are being territorial and are not neutered. More recently, we adopt these cats out frequently and as long as the cats are getting along, there is little to no risk to the other felines in the household. We recommend all cats in the house be spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations prior to taking an FIV-positive cat home.

Two-year-old Luna is as sweet as they come. Sadly, her home was lost when the house burned down and her family no longer had a place to live. Luna is FIV-positive, but with proper veterinary care she can still thrive and live a long, happy life. Thanks to the generosity of J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Luna’s adoption fee has been fully covered.

In Review: Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The HSBC’s fiscal year runs from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, which makes our first Paw Prints issue of 2026 the perfect time to reflect upon 2025 and share with our supporters the strides and achievements we have made.

Adoptions

NAdmissions

Maturally, adoptions are what matters most to those who care about shelter animals. We are happy to report that for the second year in a row, the number of animals we placed in new homes exceeded the previous year. Our fiscal year 2024/2025 canine and feline adoption total is 4,572, which is an increase of 204. This, despite the nationwide difficulty being faced by animal rescues and shelters--adoption numbers across the country have been coming down while surrender stats have been rising. We also returned 171 lost animals to their homes, sent 44 dogs and cats to rescue groups, and adopted 185 pocket pets (rabbits, ferrets, hamsters and Guinea pigs) for a total of 4,972 lives saved and a live release rate of 91.6%.

Eight-year-old Sparkey is now a member of the Robbins family of Wesley Chapel, Florida

Transport

We transferred in 1,171 dogs and 388 cats for a total of 1,559, which is nearly the exact same number as the last year. Our transport partners are: Broward County Animal Care – which is our biggest transport partner, Okeechobee County, Walton County, Hamilton County, Taylor County, Gadsden County, Sumter County, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. These are all areas where the communities have much less resources, high volume of incoming animals, and scant adoption numbers.

any people bring their animals through our admissions doors asking for aid, or believing their only option is for end-of-life services. We try to help keep those dogs and cats in their homes. In fiscal year ‘24/’25 we provided assistance for 950 animals and their owners. These are services that saved a life or enabled the person to keep their beloved animal by addressing a hurdle they had encountered (city citation, need for pet food, spay/neuter, behavior problems, crate training, etc.). Importantly, we also increased the number of spay/neuter surgeries provided to the community by almost 700, for a total of 3,055 non-shelter animal spay/neuters. We strive to continue to grow this number each year.

Winston came to us in October of 2022 from a transfer partner and was adopted one month later. He’d tested positive for heartworm and was treated twice. Nearly three years later -in January of 2025 – he came to the HSBC vaccine clinic for a heartworm test and was negative. However, when getting his vaccine, the vet noticed his abdomen was distended. X-rays showed that Winston needed a splenectomy. Because his owners could not afford the vet hospital expense, HSBC vets did the surgery, thanks to a grant from Dolly’s Dream. Pictured here with Winston are his mom Delis and HSBC veterinarian Dr. Dayton. (The admissions department coordinates all heartworm treatments and surgeries for owned animals.)

Animal Care

Our dog kennels and cat areas have been fuller, for longer, than in previous years. The average length of stay for dogs has increased from 11 days to 18.5, and for cats from 14 to 19 days. This creates an additional workload for the animal care staff who provide cleaning, feeding, and general enrichment.

Volunteers like Lola Krugel play a critical role in ensuring our animals get plenty of attention and enrichment.

Foster Care

More animals were placed into foster homes than in recent years, with 1,536 animals finding the care and time they needed, thanks to our “small but mighty” band of Foster Families donating a grand total of 38,180 foster hours. Breaking down the numbers, an astonishing one-third of all animals adopted spent time in a foster home prior to hitting the adoption floor!

Jane Mojica and her daughter Ophelia (pictured here) have been amazing foster volunteers since October of 2022. They mostly take in kittens, who enjoy the added attention of their Great Dane, Nelson.

The wonderful Dubay family has been fostering kittens and puppies since June of 2023. Katie and her daughters Rosie (pictured here) and Maryanna all participate in the TLC delivery.

Behavior and Training

This year we added a staff person to support our Behavior and Training Manager. Due to factors in the economy and otherwise, dogs in particular are staying in our care longer. This means they require more time and enrichment while in our care. We are also providing more detailed animal behavior profiles whenever possible, which we believe translates into more compatible adoption matches.

HSBC’s Brandi Youmans helps 103-pound Ego with leash work as part of his training program.

Vaccine Clinic

Our low-cost public vaccine clinic provided services to 17,111 dogs and cats, which represents a nearly 20% increase in volume over the previous year. Services provided include vaccinations, heartworm and Felv/FIV testing, and selling of products for flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives.

More than 17,000 of the community’s animals received care from our excellent medical staff. Pictured here are Vet Tech Lourdes Insaurrable and Dr. Erica Sheppard.

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter

We provided low-cost surgeries to over 3,000 owned animals that otherwise could not afford it. To further grow our impact, we also provide teaching opportunities for efficient spay and neuter procedures, with 10 vet students and five newly graduated vets participating in the last year. These DVMs will go on to provide better care for their patients. Spay/ neuter is vital!

Low-cost spay/ neuter surgery is a critical tool in the constant battle against overpopulation.

Dr. Blanco, a per diem vet, performs a spay here.

Education

Akey factor in achieving a better world for animals is to educate, inform, and connect. Our Education Department does this in spades!

Camps: 240 campers joined us in our spring, summer, family, and day camps.

Birthday parties on-site: 106 children, plus their friends and family, celebrated their birthdays with us.

Pawsitive Service Days: 400 people in 17 groups participated in Pawsitive Service Days at the shelter.

Kids Clubs: There were 80 members in two age levels (Little Pups and Big Dogs).

Teen Clubs: Our Teen Club grew so big, we had to add a second! 95 teens belong to these clubs, activities of which include mini fundraisers such as dog washes and car washes, and a joint effort event with our adult Friends of Animals Club.

Friends of Animals Club: 20 members meet once a month and conduct mini fundraisers for the shelter, including a Plant Sale and Paws Pop Up Shop.

Tours, School Programs, Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Libraries, Pet Press and weekend events: We hosted 400 programs with a total of 80,000 participants.

Animal Assisted Therapy:

Our teams visit 52 facilities regularly each month and attend multiple events throughout the year. Of the 52 facilities, five are major hospitals. Our AAT dogs and their people also visit Fort Lauderdale International Airport! During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, AAT volunteers accrued 2,250 hours and made more than 930 visits in the community.

The AAT team of Sadie and SueMarie Kuretski brightened the lives of thousands of people this year.

Social Media

SCamp kids enjoy visits from adoptable dogs like GeeGee. (The dogs love the attention and treats as well!)

Wocial Media outreach is responsible for a remarkable number of adoptions, as well as being a key method of education, marketing, and fundraising. Partnerships such as Benny’s Buddies help us to reach new people and gain more followers (and adoptions!) by virtue of the exposure to social media platforms besides our own. Follow the Humane Society of Broward County on all our platforms!

Followers on individual platforms:

• Facebook – 772,000

• Instagram – 497,000

• TikTok – 1.4 million

• YouTube - 335,000.

Florida Panther Sam Bennett and his wife Zoe created Benny’s Buddies this past year. The program has helped us to reach so many more people!

e take immense pride in our accomplishments as we improve and continue, each year, to make a difference in the lives of as many animals as possible. In the “business“ of animal care it is clear that to achieve our goals and mission, it takes a hand-in-hand commitment from all departments. From Animal Care and Clinic to Behavior and Education…from Marketing and Volunteering to Adoptions, Management, and the Board of Directors, we have a well-oiled village that is hard at work! We hope you will continue to join us in the journey of building a better world for the animals in our community.

Volunteer Spotlight

Spotlight On: Nancy Simmons

Started Volunteering: November 2023

Departments: Customer Service: Adoption Go-Homes

Pets at Home:

Chance, a six-year-old Labrador Retriever

Favorite Part of Volunteering: “I love seeing and meeting all the people that are adopting the animals and giving them great forever homes! Another favorite thing is the people I work with at the shelter on Mondays.”

What the Animals Say: “Nancy is a superstar! She’s always friendly and kind to everyone, not just to us animals. We have heard the staff say she’s great to work with and she never ever complains! They say she’s “on the ball” (but where’s the ball?) and they are so happy on the days she’s here to volunteer because she’s so good at what she does and explains everything really well to the adopters. When one of us goes home, Nancy celebrates with the new family, and we can see how genuinely happy she is for everyone!”

We need Security Volunteers!

If you’re active or retired from military or law enforcement and want to help keep the animals safe, we would love to have you volunteer. We also need clinic volunteers to help clean and sanitize surgical instruments and prepare surgical packs according to veterinary guidelines. Visit humanebroward.com under the “Get Involved” tab to learn more.

From our Behavior Training Programs Manager

Stephanie Rodgers, CPDT

TB & Training and Behavior Socialization the Positive Way

Socialization is important for a puppy or kitten’s development, and until recently most of the focus was on the number of people and other animals your companion meets, places they went, and different stimuli they were exposed to. Now we are more sensitive to the importance of quality over quantity. The experiences your pet has should be positive and rewarding so that they will have a beneficial effect.

Exploring the vacuum cleaner may help your little one to feel less afraid when it’s running.

Managing your environment

Create a plan for your puppy or kitten’s socialization. Don’t just wait for life to happen. Meeting people and other animals should be in a controlled setting and well supervised so if things do not go well, you can interrupt the interaction and avoid any long-term negative impact. Injury done to a young animal’s social growth and experiences may influence them negatively as an adult.

• Take your time with introduction to new things.

• Always closely supervise so you can intervene if needed.

• Control the level of arousal and let him/her take a break if things get hectic.

• Use food rewards.

• Concentrate on interactions and experiences being fun and rewarding.

What you should do

Introducing your dog to new stimulus should be a gradual and thought-out process. You want the experience to be a positive one, and with a little preparation you can increase the likelihood of that happening.

• Arrange play dates so you both have a chance to meet new friends in a controlled environment.

• Closely supervise your companion animal when meeting others.

• Remember: quality over quantity. It is important to meet other animals and have different experiences -- but not at the expense of future behavioral development. While the number of experiences is a critical part of good socialization, the quality of those experiences is what

will have the greatest impact. This is one of those cases where more is not always better.

• Try making potential scary experiences (such as introducing the vacuum cleaner or the lawn mower) less intense by letting your feline or canine check it out slowly and quietly. Do not turn it on with the animal nearby, and let it sit around for a few days. Turn it on in a different location and only let it run for a few seconds. Remember -- slow and gradual. This type of slow introduction can and should be used with anything that could be seen as threatening or dangerous to your furry one.

• Be patient. Give them a chance to acclimate to new things by creating a step-by-step plan.

Avoid the pitfalls

Using punishment after the fact will not correct undesired behavior -- and may result in other behavior problems emerging. Forcing your companion animal to face his fears will not help to reduce his fear, and may instead evoke a strong emotional response that could sensitize them to the very thing you are trying to make into a positive experience. Physical punishment will not address the cause of the behavior and could make things worse.

• They may learn to be afraid of you.

• They may become defensive and develop aggressive behaviors, or shy away from physical interactions with you, like not wanting to be petted.

• Fearful behaviors will influence future training and make learning difficult.

With a little planning, positive reinforcement, and patience, you can help your furry one to be a well-socialized and happy individual!

Fashion Puts its Best Paw Forward

PAWS hosted its annual Fashion Forward for PAWS event on October 9 at Neiman Marcus Boca Raton. Chairs Christy Gumberg and Julie Strauch were thrilled to announce that this year’s luncheon netted over $73,000 to benefit the shelter’s programs and services.

Before the luncheon and fashion show began, guests mingled over champagne and wine, posed for photos at the step-and-repeat, and enjoyed heart-warming moments cuddling with adoptable shelter animals. Attendees also had the opportunity to purchase prize drawing tickets for a chance to win a selection of fabulous prizes. These items, along with the winning attendees, included:

• $1,000 Shopping Spree with Personal Stylist & Private Styling Session at Neiman Marcus Boca Raton (Tara Forman)

• Bottle of The House of Creed’s fragrance (Iliana Ivanova)

• Champagne Lunch for six at Mariposa (Jenifer Marquart)

• Hourglass Beauty Basket (Jeannie O’Neill)

• Orrefors Kosta Boda Crystal Vase & Pair of Champagne Glasses (Jackie Howe)

• Alexis Bittar Solanales Crystal Infinity Link Necklace (Ashley Brown)

• Alexis Bittar Solanales Crystal Pavé Mobile Post Earrings (Marlene Aguero)

The highlight of the afternoon was the highly anticipated runway fashion show, where Neiman Marcus Boca Raton unveiled the season’s most stunning new arrivals. In keeping with tradition, adorable shelter puppies joined the models for the finale walk, drawing smiles

from the crowd. The event concluded with a champagne reception courtesy of The House of Creed.

PAWS gratefully thanks its sponsors: Neiman Marcus Boca Raton, Christy Gumberg, Ed & Ashley Brown, Christine Forman, Liz Brown & Margaret Meldeau, ACURE, Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, The House of Creed, Jamie Stiles, The Glamour PAWS (Dawn Dellapina, Dina Mucci & Shawn Taylor), The New Leash on Life Crew (Joan Brelsford, Marlene Coppola, Melissa Edwards, Lisa Gothier, Maureen Jacobson, Anna Nordmann, Shelley Perlstein & Alison Probst), Julie Strauch, Patricia MacMillan, The Siegel Law Group P.A / Barry and Maria Siegel, Fur-Ever Fabulous (Cathie Banta, Lis Castella, Flo Celender, Penny England, Danielle Gaudreau, Tanya Heller, Iliana Ivanova, Rebecca McBride, Melody Saleh, Nancy Westin), Marty & Terri Cole, Susan Smith, SandyJames Fine Food & Productions, Lifestyle Media Group, Hourglass Beauty, and Ann’s Florist.

Stiles, Lanie Morgenstern, Juliana VanLaanen, and Nicole Fratarcangeli

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TPAWrates on the Green Turns Fairways into Treasure

he Marti Huizenga PAWS on the Green Women’s Golf Tournament, Presented by The Huizenga Family Foundation, took place November 3 at the beautiful Grande Oaks Golf Club.

Chaired by Michelle Howland Sussman, the annual event raised more than $99,000 for the shelter.

The pirate-themed “PAWrates on the Green” tournament kicked off on Sunday with a pre-tournament cocktail party at Kelly and Keith Koenig’s home where guests enjoyed shopping at local pop-up boutiques and trying their skills in a putting contest.

The following morning, players arriving at Grande Oaks were greeted by happy, tail-wagging shelter puppies. Prize drawing tickets could be purchased to win one of four trips, and Lisa Noon was the lucky winner! There was also an online silent auction, cuddling with adoptable animals at the Critter Corral, and a delicious brunch before tee-off.

Competition on the course added to the fun atmosphere, with several contests challenging players’ skills. The overall winning foursome was made up of Monica Correll, Carol Glunt, Ginny Miller, and Cindy Montalvo. A picture-perfect day on the course wrapped up with cocktails and dinner where guests enjoyed the always-loved

Poem Game tradition. The evening’s live auction, led by Whitney Dutton, brought in over $13,000 with exciting items such as vacation getaways, golf experiences, and boating adventures.

PAWS extends sincere thanks to the hardworking volunteers who helped make the day spectacular, and to the generous sponsors who made it all possible: The Huizenga Family Foundation, Michelle & Donald Sussman, Rita & Rick Case Automotive Group, CITY Furniture / Kelly & Keith Koenig, Berger Singerman LLP, Nova Southeastern University, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Glowtology Aesthetics, Kelley Kronenberg, The Thomas Family Foundation, Debbi Baldwin, Barnes Preston Global CPAs P.A., Connie Caldwell, Pat Case, Marty & Terri Cole, Dawn Dellapina, M. Austin & Christine M. Forman, Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, Grande Oaks Golf Club, Christy Gumberg, Shari Hall, Himmarshee Plastic Surgery, David & Ellen Jackson, Jim & Laura O’Connor, JJ Dental, Lisa Kitei, Marando Farms, Margaret Meldeau, Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon, The MPH Team at Compass / Lourdes Maestres, Raymond James / Peter Anderson, Julie Strauch, Thomas Homes, Jennifer White, and Sheri Whittington.

Alumni Update

Send us your adoption update notes and photos, to appear in an issue of Paw Prints. Email us at info@hsbroward.com, or message us through social media. Photos should be JPG with a minimum of 250 dpi resolution.

Hello,

We wanted to let you know that Coco, who is now Nala, is very happy in her new home with her new little sister Luna.

– Jenifer Benegas

MNala and Luna

ilo is such a good and happy boy!

I’m so happy we found him at the humane society, he is already spoiled

– Jay Lopez

Dear HSBC,

We adopted Franklin (originally Dumbo) nearly 6 months ago after he was brought to you as a stray. When we first walked by his kennel, he was quiet. When we proceeded to walk towards the next kennel, he barked as if to grab our attention. It’s like he knew he belonged to us.

He has slotted into our lives perfectly and we are convinced he was always meant to be ours. He loves snuggles, a new sweater, watching TV, and stealing socks. He has learned to sit, lay down, give a paw, and give a nose kiss. He is the smartest little pup, and we are so grateful to the Humane Society for giving us our boy, he has truly rescued us.

Adam and Ivana Delbridge-Smith

Oso is where he was meant to be all along. We adopted him in September and he is a part of our pack now.

– Natalie

Milo Hey, H

Carley is so happy and fitting in wonderfully!!!

– Whit

(Harley was a Dolly’s Dream dog)

Sweet little Alice is the best kitty ever. She is the best family cat and gives us the best company we can ever ask for. Sweet Alice is my favorite thing in the whole wide world. She is living her best life and blinks at us every day like she’s saying, “Thank you for giving me a loving home.”

- Brian Alice

LuoLuo (formerly Peanut) is thriving and is a very happy dog. She loves to play with her brother Lundy and to go on long walks/runs with her dad. At night she loves to snuggle with us in bed. So sweet and gentle. We love her to pieces!

- LuoLuo’s family West Palm Beach

(LuoLuo was a Benny’s Buddies dog, plus Dolly’s Dream sent her home with all sorts of goodies!)

ooper is settling in slowly but surely! We got his DNA results! We KNEW he had some hound in him because of how focused he was on sniffing and how food motivated he is.

- Annia Del Riego

39 Animals Abandoned in Two Incidents

Two recent multiple-animal abandonments had clinic staff and foster care scrambling. Sadly, the illegal dumping of animals is a reality – but thankfully, the existence of Good Samaritans is also real, as in one of these cases; and so is the HSBC’s ability to help.

A caring person in our community discovered a dog crate beside a dirt road in west Fort Lauderdale. Incredibly, crowded inside were 17 cats and kittens. The person kindly brought the animals to us, where they were immediately tended to.

The felines ranged in age from eight weeks to four years, and while some were able to receive medical evaluations right away, others were too frightened to be handled so were given time to decompress. The smallest kittens weighed just 1.3 pounds and were placed in foster care; the larger kittens received vaccines and kitty pedicures, and were placed right up for adoption.

Within two days of arriving at the HSBC, one cat gave birth to five kittens (putting the total to 22), and another foster home was arranged.

One month earlier staff had found a box full of 15 abandoned Guinea pigs outside our Admissions door before we opened for the day. Two pups were born just a day later. Most of the Guinea pigs were too young for adoption, and thankfully our Foster Care volunteers stepped up! A plea on social media brought in a muchneeded supply of Guinea pig food and bedding.

We are grateful for the support the community has shown in helping these cats, kittens, and Guinea pigs, as well as for the volunteers who open their homes to foster.

The Schiavo family of Delray Beach read the story of the abandoned felines that we placed on their cage, and adopted all three together!

Memorials Messages from the Heart

To include a memorial or honor, send your contribution of $25 or more using the envelope enclosed, or visit humanebroward.com/ donate-now/. Donations of $100 and more appear in color. We will send an acknowledgment to the recipient upon your request. Messages will appear as a listing and may be edited due to space; multiple donations for the same person will be grouped together. Memorials and honors received by December 22 are included here. The deadline for the spring issue is March 22.

Donations have been made in loving memory of the following companion animals… Frankie, from Sharon & Stephen Wender. Teddy Farina. From Lisa, Steve, Ross & Myles. Donna Schaffer’s girl Sadie, a sweetheart who gave her mom many wonderful memories (except for the jumping in the canal scare on Day One…!). With love from Mike & Amy.

Kaela Saul, from Marilys & David. We love you Kaela.

Mama Colandrea, from Deborah Rutter & family. Layla, our fluffernut who we adopted from HSBC. From Lisa Garrett.

Cookie Pena, from Kayla Pena. To my little Yorkie and sister, you will always be in our hearts and memories. Sparky, from Kim R. Montello. I miss you every day, Sparky, My boy God Bless.

Wiz, from Sarah Milam.

Kiko, Jax & Tinkerbell. From Carole Darling. Dominique, from Mark & Carin Wohlfeld.

Shemesh Levey, with love from Elise, Joel & Alex. Dear Laurel & Craig: We are so sorry for your loss of Shemesh. We know how much he meant to you and he will be truly missed.

Sweet Snugz, from Carla & Frank Spina. May you find comfort as you remember all the love and joy you shared. His pawprints will stay forever on your heart. Our family dog Scruffy who passed away in midOctober at the age of 15. From Israel, Israel & Associates, P.A.

JoJo, from Linda Becker.

Charley Carvajel. From Carey & Shay Josie, from Marc & Valerie.

Maggie, from Naomi Sved.

Buddy & Shadow. From Susan & Edward Peterson.

Mara Slakman, from Deborah Rutter & family. Louis, from Nancy Waldhorn.

Lilly Noel, from Miriam, Rachel & Matthew. Missing you every day!

Bailey, our beautiful Golden Retriever, will be greatly missed. She has left a huge hole in our family’s hearts. From the Thomas family. Stella, from Lisa Luther. Our Stella was adopted from HSBC on 5/1/2014. We were her 3rd home and are so grateful we found her, our soulmate pup. Stella crossed the rainbow bridge 8/28/25 after a yearlong fight with lung cancer. We miss our Wee Beastie every day. Thank You HSBC for posting her photo so we could find the best baby ever!

Luna, from Jeff, Javi, & Frost.

Lila Maisel…she may have been feisty on occasion or finicky about her food but she always knew how much she was loved by Karen & Michael. From Frannie. Mindy, from Amy.

To honor Teddy and the joy and unconditional love he gave his family. From David & Karen Redlich. Bruno, from MD. We miss you, bud.

Tiger, a beloved companion whose paws left lasting prints on our hearts. From Audrey & Sandy.

Jake & Onys…we love and miss you every day! From Mom & Dad (Tony).

Ginger, Daisy, Sherlock, Muffin, Toby & Dory. From Lorelei & Robert Ennis.

BTBDNKA, from Kim Birkenfeld. Life is precious! Thank you NaluKaiAthena. #JustLove

Sweet Minnie, from Sylvia & Gary. She was truly a unique and special girl; we know how much she meant to the Gandolfo family. We’re so sad and so sorry for your loss.

Sophie, Nellie & Sadie. From Dr. Brian Roy & John Bourgeois.

Rico, from Jen & Cheryl.

Dory, from Mark J. Allen.

Our sweet boy, Toby. From Mike & Peggy Dayhoff.

Mara Slakman, from Mom & Dad.

Piccolo who was rescued by me in 2012 in Brevard County and I lost him on November 10, 2025. These dogs are our family and our protectors. They deserve the utmost respect. They just ask for love. From Kerri Strum.

Dora, from Amanda & David Farrell. I am forever grateful to your family. Dora and Diego had a huge impact on Walnut’s life. And she will continue to help other cats at the HSBC.

Diablo and Naomi, from Steve & Michelle. You were two great cats and we will always miss you!

Princess & Roxy…forever loved, forever remembered. Love from Cheryl Lione.

Buster, our first dog who we loved. His life was too short! He was sweet and loved everyone and every dog he met. From Rob Uguccioni.

Leopold, Layne, Scott, Lady, & Mochi. From Kristi Marriner.

Lilly from Steve Johnston.

Donations have been made in loving memory of the following people…

Steven Lundy, from Robin & Hank Tragash. Leslie Meek, from Ross Chambliss. Lynn Gaddy, from Gloria Pierson. Lynn Gaddy, from Amy Vannest.

Barry Wohl Galvin, from Broward Art Guild. This contribution is our way of honoring Mr. Galvin’s life and the impact he had on those around him.

Lynn Gaddy, from Donna Skiba.

Tammy Weber & Casey Schmidt. From Patricia Caccamo.

Lynn Gaddy, from Kelly Simble.

Lorrene Kerbel, from the Braverman family. Lorrene was such a special person. She will be missed by all and always.

Diane Lynn Gaddy. From Randy & Linda Inman.

Scott Jack, from Amanda Fuller & family. Scott’s daughter Katie and the rest of his friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Jill Zammas and her support of rescue animals. From Linda Anderson.

Beverly Shaffner who loved animals and brought light into the world. From Mark & Joyce Golden.

Veronica (Ronni) Ostrander. From Susan Scheid.

Richard Mark Mogerman, from Ronald Jones.

Ila Rodriguez. From Tom & Coey.

My sister, Sandra Slemp. From Jeanette Shumsky.

Arlene Yovis. From Julie & Marc Lichtenstein. Ronni Ostrander, an HSBC volunteer, PAWS board member, and a friend. From Sara Sears.

Ila Rodriguez, from Dave & Carol Toman.

Ila Rodriguez, from Patti Rohr.

Bud Goldman, from Sharon & Ed Roth. RIP, Bud! We know how much you loved your furry friends.

Laure Ann Turner, our dear friend. For her unconditional love of Lola & Merle, her two adorable pups! From Carlos & Nancy Velez.

Anthony Impreveduto, from Julia Musella. Morris & Helen Ritz. From Joel Ritz.

Robert Mark Goldman, from Sue & Elliott Weinstein and family. To the Goldman family – we are sorry for the loss of your beloved Bud. May his memories comfort you and be a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rodney Hansen, an amazing, charitable, and accomplished man. May he rest in eternal peace and joy. From Bill, Carol & Jacque Fullwood.

Dr. Dearl L. Bunce, my uncle who dedicated his life to serving others. He loved all animals, especially his cat.

From Elaine Beck & Dale Ketchie.

Ethel Elizabeth Badgley. May her love for animals be shared with those in need. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lauren and her family. From St. Gregory Friends.

Rod Hansen, a special man who loved his family, friends, and animals alike. We will miss him. From Nancy & Jerry Goldberg.

Dave Pesch, from Phil & Jeff.

John Rohe, Jayne Cohen Rohe, and their beloved dogs.

Fran Carter. From Marc, Valerie, Murry, & Lori.

John Cook, from Diana Freese.

John Bart Cook, my kind and wonderful uncle. I love you. From Jan Gilligan Lester.

Frances Carter, from Marian & Jeffrey Sager.

Jeanne & Hal Beyer. From Jodi Beyer.

Patricia (Pearson) Rush, from Nancy Auffrey.

Rodney Alan Hansen. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Jack. I hope that God has Mr. Rod in a good place. From Veronica Harrison.

Mr. John Cook, from Renata Di Virgilio & Francisco Sucre.

John Cook, a guy who always made you chuckle and feel a little brighter. You’ll fill the heavens with joy. Lovingly from Arlyne & Bill Griffin.

John Cook, from Judith Ambrose.

John Bart Cook, from Marielle Kunhardt & Kelly Madey. Honoring John’s love for animals.

Joe Parsons, from Kim & Henri Werner.

Patricia Rush, from David & Sherry Anglin.

Frances Carter. From her daughter Bonnie’s friends at Outpatient Surgical Services.

Frances Carter, our beloved Aunt Fran. From Cheryl & David Leskar.

John Cook, from Kathleen Swartzwelder. Dr. Stephen Turbin, from Stacey Krone. May his memory be a blessing. Sending my deepest sympathy and love to his family.

Scott Jack, a soft-hearted dog lover. From the Mejia family & Colleen O’Connor.

Laure Ann Turner, our dear friend. For her unconditional love of Lola & Merle, her two adorable pups! From Carlos & Nancy Velez.

Wilma Dranit, from the Karp family.

Robin Philpit, from Denise Falabella. Dale Arnold, from Doris & Ritchy.

Florence Montalbano. From Margaret Montalbano. Margaret Carapezza. From Ellen Carrero.

Michelle Nicastro, the ultimate dog mom and animal lover. A treasured mom, wife, sister, grandma, & aunt. Forever in our hearts. From Nancy & Mike Nagar.

Carmel M. Vanacore, from Debra Talmadge. Joseph Parsons, from the Quilting in the Pines Guild.

Pepe Morales, from Niki. My dad loved animals so much. I know he would be happy to know I was remembering him this way. Merry Christmas, Dad. I miss you.

Lorene Kerbel, from Nelson Kerbel.

Philip Passer. From Margaret & Stephen McCullough. John Barrett, from Kathleen Barrett.

Honors & Celebrations

Donations have been made in honor of the following beloved companion animals…

Ricky Mitchell, from Carey Beyle Morgan. Ziggy Marley Fischer. From Kasra, Noor, Boogie & Elvis. Since Ziggy was so well taken care of we wanted others to be taken care of in his memory! Keep Elvis company for us, please!

Ace, from Laura Lee McLaurine.

Corey, from Jordan & Katherine.

A kitten that passed away on 10/21/2025. From Faye.

Cheers to the world being a better place for every dog. From Ash, Alex, Aidana. Thanks James Williams for spreading the word.

Kinnick, from Laura.

Taya, Rosie, & Oliver. From Ann Wiley.

Much love and light to Shena, Sasha, Noonie, Chomers, Oreo & Tiger. From Cliff & Carol. Cosmo, my 21-year-old angel. From Lisa K. Tybee & Oliver. From Angie Griffin & Julie Marie Wade. Corey, from Jordan & Katherine.

Sheryl Dennis’s dog, Jake and Finberg’s dog, Barkley. From Aviva Share.

Milo the Siberian. From Fahima.

Ruby, from Debbie Musiker.

Samurai…We love and miss you so very much! From Mom & Dad.

Jimmy, who was the sweetest; a life lived with love and joy. We are so sorry for your loss. From Tom & Brad. Riley, my dog I adopted from HSBC. From Kimberly Palacio.

Boomer, who I hope recovers from surgery. From a friend.

Dear departed Henry, the Bark Ranger and ambassador extraordinaire for Birch State Park. He was a friend to bipeds and quadrupeds alike…an inspiration of friendly determination and enthusiasm. We miss you, Henry! From Raul, Cathy & Perla.

Delilah B, from Mom.

Barney, Penelope, & Ilana’s fur babies. From Estelle & Vince Pregen.

Button, I love you always to the moon and back. From Mom.

Sophie & Sofi…my loves from the HSBC. From Jolie. Mandy & Lucy, from those who loved you. Gigi, from Carolyn Cray.

Memorials

Dale Bulman, from Kenny Elowitz. Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed.

Kenneth Whitmier, from Kathy Prendergast. Louis P. Giulianti…your life, though short, was a masterpiece of love, loyalty & a bright light in all the lives you touched. We love you. From Mom, Dad, Nico & Dani.

Lucille Kozlowski, in honor of her life & love of animals. From Jacquelyn Kozlowski.

Sharon DeSimone. From the Tauber & Schmidt families. May her memory be a blessing to the DeSimone family. My daughter, who loved the HSBC…it was her favorite organization. From Elaine Weinfeld.

Ronni Ostrander who was a very strong supporter of the HSBC. She was a wonderful person who is missed by a lot of people! From Mimi Gillette.

Elliott Rothstein. From Diana & Jonathan Blatter. Dearest Caroline & Jake: In memory of your very sweet Dad who had a love for animals. May his memory be a blessing.

Shirley Ann Gleason, from the Xavier Family. Aunt Shirley was a special person, full of joy and positivity. Always smiling and glowing. We could all learn a lesson from her.

Betty White, from Janis Renner.

Joe & Ginny Caruso, from the Caruso family. Roberta Shorten, from Mark & Carin Wohlfeld.

Best boy, Drake. Sending love and hugs from Anne Marie & Friends.

Gaston, from Colette.

Donations have been made in honor of the following people…

Kim Hull, from Barb Goldstein Dubner.

Ethan & Paula. From Dad & Mom.

Dr. Larry Aronberg. From Cindy Aronberg and Leo & Kate Rheinheimer. Donating in celebration of the birthday of cat hero, Dr. Larry Aronberg. Sarah & Richard Gonzalez, from Danean Belloise. My Aunt, from Maureen.

Dorothy Schafler, an HSBC volunteer who introduced me to the organization. From Hilda Kogut.

Colleen Joyce – Happy Birthday! From Sue, Steve & Shorty.

Eric & Donna. From Jose Daniel & Sharon Bello.

Diane Lynn Gaddy – Thinking of you and helping feed your furry friends. From Susan & John Crick.

Beth Hawkins, from Burdette Beckmann, Inc.

Carl Schumacher, from Eileen Schary.

Colman McKenna, from Doug & Diane. Happy Birthday!

Honors & Celebrations

The Girardin family – in honor of their new home. From Lilli Schipper.

Melissa & Mostaccioli Cornell. Congrats on your re-retirement, Melissa! Mostaccioli is so happy to have his mom back home where she belongs! XO from Jodi Corn.

Larry Leiman – Congratulations on your retirement! From Ilene, Gary, Mackenzie & Pearl Fogelman.

Chris Desanzo & Norm Scherner, from Lilli Schipper.

Linda & Larry Judd – Happy Birthday to a couple of the kindest animal lovers. You are both very special, and we love you. From Cori Ball & Shanti Golden.

Elin Orvieto – Happy 10 th Birthday! From Charlotte Holland.

Kacie & Justin Perlman. We love how much you love animals! Thanks for doing the Trunk & Treat! Love from Ginny & Danny Sheahan.

Joe Parsons, who was an interesting and kind human being. Love from Kathy Mangan.

Dr. Bruce & Jane Burgess. From David & Nancy Yoneida. Harold Rosario, from Fran Link.

Zelda Mar Nativ and her bat mitzvah. Celebrating this special milestone by supporting a wonderful cause. From Elizabeth Mints.

Brenda Puck, whose love for animals was a beautiful reflection of her compassionate spirit. May this gift serve as a tribute to her kindness and the joy she brought to every creature she cared for. With heartfelt sympathy from the Horvitz & Roth families, and the Employees of WLD and SouthOcean.

Pierrette Bettex, from Salvatore Miragila.

Zelda Nativ and her bat mitzvah project. From the Rushing family.

Tracey Stein and her special birthday. From Ellen Widom.

Grandpa Art & Grandma Yvonne Presley, from Patrick & Debbie O’Brien. In memory of your dedication to the humane treatment of all animals and people. With love from your family.

Zelda Nativ, from the Gebhard family.

Sharon Desimone, from Jeff Galbo.

Barbara Grevior, from Joan Koether.

Dalia Grad, from Jen with love. Happy Birthday and many more!

Kimberly Brousseau and Violet and your heart for animals. Thank you for inspiring me to have strength and to love everyone and everything. From Siearah Brosseau.

Carey Beyle-Morgan, from Chip & Nancy Morgan. Christine Brocks, from Susan Abbe.

Nicholas Blanco – Thank you so much, our wonderful art director! From Animal Wishes.

Christopher Agostino, from Jane Luiso.

Joanna Berkowitz to acknowledge her love of animals and her dedication to the HSBC. From Missie & Bruce Grawert.

Kristen Rumble (and Lucille Ball), from Rob Imparato. Kristen…the best dog mom I know!

Arline Rosen, a true angel on earth, now in heaven. From Deanna Patton.

Vanessa Walker LaBarbera. Merry Christmas from Jay.

Bryce, Samantha, Theo & Jasper Sliz. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Hilary & Paul Helmer.

Shirley Kaplan, from Richard Kaufman & Beth Mumby.

Happy Birthday, Vilma Gibney! Thank you for being a bright light in the office. You make every day better and spread happiness to those around you. From the Lynn University Academic Affairs office.

Carey Beyle, from Ramsay & Jeff.

Egle McCarthy, from Sylvia Bayrakdarian.

Brian & Laurie Dyer. From Lilli Schipper.

Stephen Halpern – Happy Birthday! From Becky & Briana O’Sullivan.

Jennifer Norwood, from Matt Mallory.

Mark & Ken…Happy Hanukkah & Merry Christmas. From Paul & Pat

John McGlynn, a Marine Veteran and animal lover. From LuAnn & Jerry Scott.

Merry Christmas, Kathy! Thank you for all that you do; we are so grateful to have you as part of our team! From Berlandie Altidor.

Mauricio Perez, from Marcia & Lenny Brod.

Josh, from Fio.

Jay & Alan Mohler. From E. Diane Mohler

Kevin Fiorini, from Steve Johnston.

The Starr Family, from Mindy. Happy Hanukkah!

Michelle & Marty Matak – Merry Christmas! From Mira Matak.

Shannon Gargiulo, from Patty Dietz.

Linda Schryver, from Arlene Marcus. Merry Christmas to Lovely Linda!

Jesus Garcia Moreno, from Russell Jenkins. A holiday donation on behalf of my colleague, Jesus, whose love of animals – and especially his dog, Bella – brings joy to everyone around him, has been made to help animals in need.

Kathleen Minarik, from Keith, Lori, Alice, Catherine & Peter. Merry Christmas, Nana – We love you!

Catherine Smith, from Eileen Trower. Catherine & Summer Smith…Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas! May the New Year bring much love, happiness and health!

Lynn Richardson. From Pam & Richard.

Rachel Ignatoff, from Kismet, Sammy & Pinky. Happy Birthday, Rachel!

My dad Kiril, from Barbie. My father loved animals and raised us to always be kind and loving and to take care of any living creature big or small…they are helpless without us.

Eddie Creel, from Laura Creel.

Annie Sutton, from Sandy Poole. Cindy Bates, from Cece Ramirez.

Separate donations have been made in honor of the following individuals by David Stillson in appreciation for allowing him to mediate or arbitrate their cases:

Scott Gow

Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond & Sher Sylvan

Warren Brown & Ines Maturana

Rachel Dobson, Yardleen Vanegas, Anaeva Nelsas & Brianda Luc Celestin

Melissa Villalta & Laci Pletcher

Erin Dernis, Lauren Tucker, Ana Ferreira, & Vanessa Raymond

Erin Dernis, Katie Davis, & Ana Ferreira

Simon Abramovici & Aitana Ruiz

Suzanne Gutierrez, Lauren Gunnels, Ellen Gray & Ana Ferreira

Ryan Knight, Whit Lawson, Phylicia Brown, Natalie Ruiz, Adriana Almanzar & Ann Heenan

Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond & Elena Cheung

Ryan Knight, Patricia Miller, Phylicia Brown, Natalie Ruiz, Adriana Almanzar & Ann Heenan

Frank Angione, Maria Gonzalez, Kathiana Domond & Elena Cheung

Morgan Indek, Donna Bradley, & Claudia Calderon

Michael Zachary & Erika Zambrano

Rachel Dobson, Yardleen Vanegas, & Anaeva Nelsas

Simon Abramovici & Aitana Ruiz

Amy Sumacewski, Yunia DeMicco-Nadler, Lauren Metz, & Rhina Cancel

Erin Dernis, Lauren Lanza, & Ana Ferreira

Simon Abramovici & Aitana Ruiz

Zachary Geller, Mark Kluger, Katie Bly, Carole Carter, Kim Trask, & Nathan Kluger

Estate Gifts

Estate gifts gratefully received in September, October and November 2025:

Robert Powell

Sedation was required and it took multiple staff members to remove Edison’s severe matting.

Featuring warm and fuzzy shelter stories

Light for Edison

Edison came to us as a stray after being found wandering at a school. His neglected state was obvious; he weighed just nine pounds, was extremely matted and filthy, and his nails were terribly overgrown. After being sedated for his comfort, three staff members took more than an hour to gently shave the massive knots from his frail body. Once awake, Edison felt so much better! It didn’t take him long to find his new forever family in Fort Lauderdale.

Surgery Corrects Kitten’s Malformation

One-pound Dino was also a stray when he arrived at the shelter in October. After being evaluated in the clinic, he went straight to foster care for some TLC and came back three weeks later for a re-check. It was discovered that he had severe pectus excavatum (a concave ventral chest called “tunnel chest”) that was causing a mildly increased respiratory effort. Surgery was required, which involved a ventral thoracic chest splint that was fitted with orthopedic casting tape.

Dino returned to foster care where he recovered well and, after a couple more clinic checks over four weeks’ time, he was healthy and big enough for neuter surgery. Our veterinarian Dr. Rogers also determined that the chest plate had done its job, and Dino was ready for adoption! That happened quickly, and Dino is now part of the Johnson family of Pembroke Pines.

Adopt Me

So I can go to the VCA Walk for the Animals!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVENTS & INFORMATION

February 14 & 15 Adopt a Sweetheart At the shelter

February 21 VCA Walk for the Animals Visit walk4theanimals.com for info.

March 2 Angel PAWS Luncheon

Coral Ridge Country Club

April 13 Big Dog Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament

April 25 PAWS Gala “Under the Tuscan Moon” Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

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Puppy Pre-School and Dog Obedience: Classes are held at the shelter. To register visit humanebroward.com. Call Stephanie Rodgers at 954.266.6819 for more information.

Pet Loss and Grieving Support Sessions: Support sessions are free of charge and are offered via Zoom on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To register for free sessions, call 954.266.6848.

Bunny Basics: Free of charge. Learn about housing, nutrition, bunny introductions and more. For a schedule call 954.266.6815.

Adult Volunteer Orientation: Monthly in-person orientations are held throughout the year. Registration is required. Visit humanebroward.com/volunteer-services/ to choose a position, orientation date, and more.

The shelter is open 7 days a week.

Adoptions: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (adoption desk closes at 5:30 p.m.)

Animal Admissions: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Appointment required; see phone list below. No appointment needed for euthanasia.)

Vaccine Clinic: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

HSBC pet cemetery and mausoleum

at Broward Pet Cemetery in Plantation