Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The no kill animal shelter hosted its 10th annual benefit last Saturday. All proceeds go toward Pet Pal's emergency medical fund.
“Puppy Love” is an annual event held by Pet Pal Animal Shelter. This year’s gathering was held at the Hilton in downtown St. Petersburg. Tickets were sold out before the end of the week. It was the second year in a row that the fundraiser pre-sold all of their seats. Before dinner was served, live music and a number of activities kept guests entertained. Animals lovers from around the bay joined forces to breed the largest sum possible. Lotus, a pitbull pup that came from Pet Pal, was the face of the event on Saturday night. Lotus was left for dead in a canal just over a year ago. She found a forever home around six months ago and became the unofficial mascot of the evening. “It was pretty severe what happened to her,” said Pet Pal …
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Barely alive, Lotus was rescued from a St. Petersburg canal. She's at a Pet Pal Open House today.
ST. PETERSBURG – Left to die in a St. Petersburg canal, Lotus was rescued six months ago by a Good Samaritan who happened to spot the emaciated pup clinging to a piece of wood for dear life. The wood had been tied to a chain around her neck. Named Lotus, the young dog not only has made a remarkable recovery but made many friends along the way who have followed her rehabilitation and recovery at Pet Pal Animal Shelter in St. Petersburg. Monday, Pet Pal announced that Lotus has left the shelter for her forever home. She has been adopted by a local family with a big yard and a big heart for Lotus. "It been a long road to recovery for Lotus, but well worth it,” says Scott Daly, Executive Director of Pet Pal Animal Shelter. "She is a wonderful…
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
A pitbull puppy who made a miraculous recovery after being left to die in a St. Petersburg canal is the special canine guest at a Pet Pal fundraiser.
ST. PETERSBURG - Lotus, the wonder dog, who made a miraculous recovery after being rescued from a St. Petersburg canal was the special guest at a Pet Pal fundraiser on Friday night. Party for the Paws! – held at Ferg's Sports Bar – sought to raise money for the nonprofit's emergency medical fund, which helps injured, abused and abandoned canines like Lotus get the intensive medical treatment they need. Executive Director Scott Daly said that the outpouring of support for Lotus, who was emaciated and sick when found, has brought new donations and interest to the no-kill shelter and veterinary clinic. "Lotus has saved the lives of so many dogs," Daly said Friday night, as he looked at a new portrait of Lotus painted by Murals for Mutts on a …
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A pitbull puppy rescued from a St. Petersburg canal is the celebrity guest at the Party for the Paws benefit.
ST. PETERSBURG - Emergency medical care helped to save the life of Lotus, a pitbull puppy that had been severely neglected and left to die in a St. Petersburg canal. The Good Samaritan who rescued the puppy rushed her to the Pet Pal Veterinary Clinic. The quality treatment Lotus received saved the young dog's life. Now staff is helping to nuture, train and prepare her for adoption. Lotus – named for a water flower – is the special guest at the Party for the Paws! Happy Hour Friday to benefit Pet Pals, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter and veterinary clinic. The party will raise money for the emergency medical fund at Pet Pal that helps injured, sick and stray animals like Lotus. If you go Party for the Paws! will be held Friday, from 6-10 p.m…
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11:40 am on Thursday, July 7, 2011
Anna Hamilton, Murals for Mutts mural artist will be there to present the first donation from money raised through pet portraits on the St. Pete Pet Project wall to Pet Pal Animal Shelter. Sign up for your pet portrait at the event and receive a complimentary one year subscription to the New Barker magazine. more ›