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Animal Friends Society at Pet Smart

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September 6, 2008 - 01

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Ribbon Cutting for Happy Tails Pet Lodge

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Leigh Anderson, owner of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge gives a little love to one of her feline guests who is boarding at the facility located at 10014 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’Lakes August 1. Leigh Anderson (with scissors), owner of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  Happy Tails Pet Lodge offers it’s guest an air condition room with a door leading to a fenced in area to get some fresh air and a change of scenery at the facility. For more information call 995-2212.  Michele Homan of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge stands in front of the stainless steel tub used to wash the animals during their stay. Happy Tails offers grooming, day care, standard boarding and luxury boarding at the facility. For more information call 995-2212.  

August 01, 2008 - 01

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Ribbon Cutting for Central Pasco Veterinary Care

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  Kayla Miner 10 of Mittye Locke Elementary in Elfers, Kimberly Housel 13 of Gulf Middle School with her one year old Beagle Molly, and Grandpa Larry Housel of New Port Richey love the tender loving care that Molly receives from Dr. Jo Ann Daniels owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz. You can contact Dr. Daniels at 813 926-1126. Dr. Jo Ann Daniels (with scissors), owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care, cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on July 30.  

Honorary Mayor Tina Garrison of ERA Dennis Realty shares a laugh with Central Pasco Chamber Executive Director Kathy Dunkley and Dr. Jo Ann Daniels at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 30. Vern Richardson with “Thor” and his wife Lisa were Dr. Jo Ann Daniels first patient and love her tender and caring ways with their 6 years old Pug on July 30.

July 30, 2008 - 03

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Therapy Dog Graduation

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 Tracy Sanderson of Dade City with “Cash”, Kathleen Hotchkiss of Dade City with “Ernie”, Therapy Dogs Director Charlotte Swindell, Founder of Founder and Director of Therapy Dogs Sandi Vaughan, Sarah Lewis of Dade City with “Patch” and Mary Eveesmann of Dade City with Millie at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Sarah Lewis (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Patch” and presented him at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Kathleen Hotchkiss (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Ernie”, and presented him.  Tracy Sanderson (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Cash”, and presented him at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29.

July 29, 2008 - 01

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Celebration Dedication Shelter Pets Run Enclosure

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 The Pasco County Animal Services Center held a Gate Opening Celebration & Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure (SPREE) on July 19.  With support from the shelter and the generosity of community donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor area for sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good manners from trained staff and volunteers. Staff Veterinarian Terry Spencer (on right) gave a tour of the facility to Friends of Animal Services and County Commissioner Michael Cox and wife Abbey. Many families were there adopting pets. The Pasco County Animal Services Center is located at 19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience Road), Land O’ Lakes.  They can be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352) 521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to www.fpcas.org. 

Volunteers Noelle Cox, of Wesley Chapel High School (on left), and Aimee Smith, of Gulf High School admire a Miniature Dachshund mix that is about to be adopted at the Pasco County Animal Services Center Celebration & Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure (SPREE) on July 19.   With support from the shelter and the generosity of community donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor area for sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good manners from trained staff and volunteers. The Pasco County Animal Services Center is located at 19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience Road), Land O’ Lakes.  They can be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352) 521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to www.fpcas.org. 

July 19, 2008 - 01

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Florida Aquarium Child Safety

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Lisa Spinella and her husband Anthony Spinella, of Carrollwood, brought their children Mia and Mario to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child Safety Expo.  The event was sponsored by the Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, St. Petersburg Times, AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, Child Protection Education of America, and  St. Joseph's Children's Advocacy Center & SafeKids Tampa.  It offered child identification kits provided free by the Child Protection Education of America, along with many vendors sharing information throughout the day. Each child’s admission was half off the full price, with valid coupon.  The Florida Aquarium is located at 701 Channel side Drive, Tampa.  They can be reached at (813) 273-4000 or www.flaaquarium.org. 

Patience Cale, of Land O’ Lakes (on left), and Kendra Works, of the USF area, volunteered their time for the St. Joseph's Children's Advocacy Center & SafeKids Tampa at the Child Safety Expo held at The Florida Aquarium on May 17.  They gave out information about children’s insurance.  For more information, go to www.floridakidcare.org. 

Stephanie McGovern (top right), of Carrollwood, brought her mother Jonelle Farris (top left), her grandmother Emilie Robbins, both of Citrus Park, and sons Colin and Brady McGovern to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child Safety Expo. 

Citrus Park resident Terry Allen brought his wife Linda, daughter Toriana, and grandson Cameron Lovett to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child Safety Expo.

 

May 17, 2008 - 03

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Pets Adopted at Pet Company

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   Jean Schutt, of New Tampa, and her daughter Jennifer Schutt-an incoming freshman at Wharton High School, adopted this Aussie mix from Petco on June 24. 

 by Faith Jordan-Masella of  NewTampaFLA.com Event: 6/24/2006   2 photos  20060624-02 429028

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