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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League • Spring 2022 

Kitten Season 

Saving Tiny Lives 

– Pages 4-5 

Walk for the Animals 

– Pages 6-7 

2021 Year in Review 

– Back Cover 

Saving lives. Building a more humane community. Together.

Serving Our Community for Over 100 Years 

3200 North Military Trail 

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 

PeggyAdams.org 

General Information 561-686-3663 

Fax 561-686-0940 

Donations 561-472-8842 

Donations@PeggyAdams.org 

Please email Info@PeggyAdams.org 

or call for any of these services: 

Adoptions 561-686-6656 

Behavior Helpline 561-472-8815 

Spay/Neuter 561-472-8814 

Wellness Clinic/ 

Microchip 

561-472-8814 

Volunteer Program 561-472-8867 

Foster Program 561-472-8578 

Humane Euthanasia 

of Ill or Geriatric Pets 

561-686-3663 

Lost or Found Pet 

Animal Admissions 

561-686-9797 

Berman Memorial 

Pet Gardens 

561-530-6066 

Columbarium 561-530-6066 

General Information 561-686-3663 

Peggy’s Pantry 

Food Bank 

561-472-8852 

Leadership Circle & 

Peace of Mind Program 

561-472-8849 

Email – Marketing@PeggyAdams.org 

or call for the following information: 

Special Events 561-530-6057 

Marketing & 

Public Relations 

561-472-8845 

Young Friends of 

Peggy Adams 

561-530-6066 

Humane Education 

Program 

561-530-6069 

Please call Animal Care and Control to 

report animal abuse or neglect: 

561-233-1200 

Follow us! @PeggyAdamsARL 

A Letter from 

Rich Anderson 

Executive Director/CEO 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 

We have so many exciting things to share with you in this edition of 

The Shaggy Sheet and it’s all because of YOU and your support! 

Throughout these pages, you will read heartwarming stories about animals 

such as Ruby. Thanks to our Olivia’s Fund, she was able to get the special 

veterinary care she so desperately needed to bring her back to health. 

Adopted in February, Ruby is now completely spoiled and living her best life. 

We were so excited that our 21st Annual Walk for the Animals was back 

in-person this year and thanks to all our supporters – this year raised the most 

funds in its history! All the funds raised will benefit the animals within our 

care. Thank you for making this event a great success! 

And not only did this year’s Walk break records – so did our adoption 

numbers! On the back cover, you will see our 2021 Year in Review. 

• 6,639 pets were adopted into loving homes – The best year in our 

96-year history 

• 12,911 animals were fed through Peggy’s Pantry which equated to 

over 171,000 pounds of food 

• 12,681 spay and neuter surgeries were preformed 

Caring and compassionate friends like you made all this possible and so much 

more. You are truly saving lives each and every day through your support of 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. And you are part of an ever-growing 

number of people who are dedicating themselves to building a more humane 

community here in Palm Beach County. 

With compassion for the animals, 

Rich Anderson 

Executive Director/CEO 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Board of Directors 

Jane Grace, Chairman Emerita 

Lesly S. Smith, Chairman 

Sam Hunt, Vice Chairman 

Joanie Van der Grift, President 

Nellie Benoit, Vice President 

Daniel Hanley, Treasurer 

Laurie Raber Gottlieb, Secretary 

Christina Dennis, Executive Committee 

Jack Flagg, Executive Committee 

Vicky Hunt, Executive Committee 

Daniel E. Ponton, Executive Committee 

Official Community Choice Awards 

palmbeachpost.com 

WINNER 

James D. Berwind 

Virginia Burke 

George A. Cohon 

Candy Hamm 

Stacey Leuliette 

Danielle H. Moore 

Emilia Pfeifler 

Pauline Pitt 

George E. Summers 

Betsy Turner 

Nancy Brougher, Director Emerita 

Dotsy Letts, Director Emerita 

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BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT 

AWARDS 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is pleased to announce the 

appointment of four new members to our Board of Directors. 

Official Community Choice Awards 

Serving Our Community for Over 100 Years 

palmbeachpost.com 

WINNER 

Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League received the 

Best Nonprofit Award for 

the 4 th consecutive year! 

Thank you for your votes 

and continued support. 

George A. Cohon 

Founder of McDonald's 

Restaurants of Canada Limited, 

McDonald’s in Russia and 

Ronald McDonald House 

Charities in Canada and Russia 

Stacey Leuliette 

Owner and Editor of The 

Scout Guide – Palm Beach, 

Hamptons, Nantucket, 

Jupiter and Palm Beach 

Gardens Editions 

Peggy Adams 

Animal Rescue League’s 

strong financial health 

and commitment to 

accountability and 

transparency has earned it a 

4-star rating from 

Charity Navigator, America’s 

largest independent charity 

evaluator. This is the 

9 th consecutive year 

that Peggy Adams 

has earned this 

top distinction. 


Mayor of the Town of Palm 

Beach; President of The Mary 

Alice Fortin Foundation; 

Director of The Fortin 

Foundation of Florida; 

President of Fortin Enterprises 

Betsy Turner 

Senior Vice President – Senior 

Portfolio Manager at Northern 

Trust Bank in Palm Beach 

Peggy Adams 

also received the 2022 

Great Nonprofit Award 

for the 12 th consecutive year. 

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DON’T KIT-NAP THIS KITTEN SEASON! 

Kitten season has started again in 

sunny South Florida and chances are 

good that you may come across tiny 

newborn kittens outside. 

Don’t touch those kittens 

– their lives depend on it! 

They’re cute and tiny, but kitten 

season is NOT cute. During early 

spring to late fall, cats mate and give 

birth to numerous kittens. It’s this 

time of year shelters across the 

nation dread. 

Good Samaritans such as yourself see these kittens 

and desperately want to help them. Here is the best 

way to help these kittens when you see them. Watch 

closely – where there is a nest of newborn kittens, 

mama cat isn’t too far away. Mama most likely went to 

find food for herself so she can continue to nurse her 

kittens until they are able to eat on their own. 

Once you see mama come back to her litter, you can 

make it easy for her to find food! Set up some food 

and water for her far enough away from her nest so it 

does not attract predators, but she can still eat and get 

back to her kittens quickly. Easy, right? 

If you notice after 24 hours that mama hasn’t come 

back to her kittens, this is when they MAY need 

human intervention. Please know that neonate 

(newborn) kittens require round-the-clock care and 

animal shelters may not have enough staff/fosters to 

care for these sweet newborn kittens. 

When you see kittens, 

ask yourself these questions: 

1 

2 

3 

Where is mama? 

Can I see her? – Yes! – Leave food 

and water at a distance 

No? – Watch for 24 hours 

You can reach out to your local 

animal shelter for advice 

The kittens’ best chance for survival is to stay with 

their mama (mother knows best). Mama’s milk 

has antibodies that help them to grow and get 

strong. Mama also teaches her kittens important 

survival skills. 

Once the kittens are 2 pounds or 2 months old, and 

they are old enough for vaccines and spay/neuter, then 

they can go into an adoption program! 

If you find kittens, this information and more resources are available for viewing online at 

PeggyAdams.org/Found-Kitten-Resources 

Interested in helping to foster newborn kittens? 

Please visit PeggyAdams.org/Foster or email us at Foster@PeggyAdams.org 


SAVING TINY LIVES 

Hansel 

Hansel is just one of the hundreds of tiny kittens 

saved by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 

Kitten Nursery and by a devoted team of foster 

volunteers. Our Kitten Nursery provides 24-hour care 

for neonatal (bottle feeding) kittens when our foster 

homes are full. The Kitten Nursery also provides 

medical attention to intensive care cases. 

URGENT 

Kitten Foster Homes Needed! 

Kitten season is here, and fosters are desperately 

needed to save the lives of kittens like Hansel. You 

provide the love and care; we provide all the supplies! 

Peggy Adams will provide: 

Free training based on your schedule 

Free food 

Free litter 

Free medical care 

Free 24/7 medical support 

For more information and to become a 

foster volunteer, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Foster or contact us at 

561-530-6068 or Foster@PeggyAdams.org 

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 21 st Annual Walk for the Animals 

Raised Nearly $150,000 for Homeless & Neglected Animals 

Approximately 800 people and their furry 

companions came out for Peggy Adams Animal 

Rescue League’s 21 st Annual Barry Crown Walk for the 

Animals on February 19 th at the Meyer Amphitheatre 

in West Palm Beach. The largest pet-friendly walk in 

Palm Beach County raised nearly $150,000 for the 

animals at Peggy Adams waiting to find their 

forever homes. 

As participants arrived, they enjoyed music, a 

complimentary breakfast, a fabulous silent auction, a 

variety of vendors, and a raffle area with great prizes. 

Attendees and their pets participated in a one-mile 

scenic walk along Flagler Drive. The event concluded 

at center stage with a pet costume contest with unique 

prize baskets. Categories included Best Dressed, Most 

Creative, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like, and Best in Show. 

Jennifer Ross of Sunny 107.9 FM along with WFTL 

850AM served as the event’s emcee, along with Josie 

Carbonare, reporter with WPBF 25 News. 

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This year’s Walk 

mascot was Olivia. 

Olivia was found 

outside a home 

in late 2021, 

injured and 

alone. She was 

dirty and had a 

traumatic injury 

to her right leg, 

leaving a bone 

Olivia and 

her new family 

exposed. Unfortunately, the limb was injured beyond 

saving; Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control 

found it necessary to amputate Olivia’s right paw. 

Olivia then arrived at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue 

League for much-needed recovery, TLC, and 

medical care. 

After being cared for by the Peggy Adams team, 

Olivia’s upbeat and charming personality started to 

blossom and she was one of the dogs that was featured 

in a Peggy Adams fundraising event. Her adopter, 

Jenna, saw a photo of her before the event and 

instantly fell in love. Jenna notes, “Dogs in shelters 

need homes where they get a second chance at life, 

families who care, and to know what it’s like to 

be loved.” 

(Continued on next page)

Walk Mascot 

Jenna continued, “I am so grateful for everything 

the rescues do, but I’m especially thankful for Peggy 

Adams rescuing my girl.” Olivia and her new family 

led the Walk in support of all the animals at Peggy 

Adams waiting for their forever homes! 

Thank you to all of our sponsors! 

“As a nonprofit, Peggy Adams relies on community 

support to help us provide services to more than 

30,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens every year,” 

said Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “We are very 

thankful to all of those who came out, participated 

and sponsored the Walk. Because of everyone who 

supported this event, we can save the lives of countless 

more animals in Palm Beach County.” 

Jolene 

& 

Larry Shapiro 

All County Insurance • Camp Rusty Dog • Cheney Brothers 

Critter Pics • DogWatch of East Coast Florida 

The Ohana Pet Resort • Posh Pet Hotel • Vasi Studio 

Velocity Community Credit Union 

Veterinary Specialty Hospital 

Thank you to this year’s top fundraisers! 

1 st Place – Judy Noren 

2 nd Place – Emilia Pfeifler 

3 rd Place – Niki Gottesman 

Top Team – PAARL Foster Team 

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The Young Friends of Peggy Adams kicked 

off the 2022 event season at the 21st Annual 

Walk for the Animals on February 19, 2022 

at the Meyer Ampitheatre. Over 30 members 

supported Team YFPA and raised $2,320 to 

support lost, homeless, and unwanted animals. 

After the 1 mile Walk along Flagler Drive’s 

gorgeous waterfront, the team gathered for a 

celebratory brunch at ER Bradley’s. 

Join the Young Friends of Peggy Adams 

to raise awareness of Peggy Adams’ mission 

and animal welfare in Palm Beach County. Benefits 

include exclusive invitations to social networking 

events, 10% discount at Peggy Adams’ Shaggy Shoppe, 

and support of more than 30,000 animals helped 

annually by Peggy Adams. Plus, members receive 

priority access to tickets for the fall gala event, 

Party Animal. 

BECOME A YOUNG FRIEND. 

SAVE LIVES. 

Membership dues 

$125 Individual/Per Year 

$200 Couple/Per Year 

To learn more, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/YoungFriends, email YoungFriends@PeggyAdams.org or call 561-530-6066. 

KIDS CORNER 

Michelle Jones, Director of the Bluffs School, is 

dedicated to teaching students the importance of 

giving back and demonstrating that they can make 

a difference. When she heard about the Walk for the 

Animals, she thought this was the perfect opportunity 

to get the students 

involved so she 

formed a team 

to represent the 

school. Michelle 

used the resources 

we provided on the 

WalkWithPeggy.org 

to spread the word 

and decided to do a 

“Loose Change for 

Peggy Day”, 

encouraging them 

to bring in any 

change from home 

to be donated to the 

animals at Peggy 

Adams. She made 

a collection box 

with photos of some 

adoptable dogs and 

cats and shared their 

stories with the kids 

so that they knew how 

their donations were 

helping. They loved 

bringing in their Ziploc 

bags, containers, and 

even a big coffee mug full of coins to donate to the 

Bluffs School team. Thank you to Michelle and all the 

families of Bluffs School! 

For more information in youth volunteer 

opportunities, please visit: 

PeggyAdams.org/Youth-Volunteer-Opportunities 


PETS WITH BENEFITS 

Peggy Adams has many wonderful adoption 

programs that include many benefits! Here are 

a few of them… 

A Dolly’s Dream adoption 

is always a reason to celebrate! 

Congratulations to Charcole for 

finding his 

forever family! 

Through no fault of his own, 

Charcole has been in and out of 

the shelter since 2019. We most 

recently welcomed him back 

when his family unfortunately lost their home. When 

his new family learned that this would be Charcole’s 

4 th adoption, they said, "Well, it'll be his last!" 

Dolly's Dream, funded by The Levitetz Family 

Foundation, is a project that encourages the adoption 

of our “Square Heads” (aka Pit Bull mixes or bully 

breeds). This program helps counter the unfortunate 

stereotypes and myths that some people still believe 

about these dogs. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue 

League finds homes and new families for hundreds of 

these dogs each year. 

Want to learn more about Dolly’s Dream and bust 

some myths about square-headed dogs? Please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Dollys-Dream Here you can see 

our current Dolly’s Dream dogs and all the incentives 

you will receive by adopting one. 

Charcole, 

Adopted 2/18/22 

Dolly's Dream 

PETS H for H HEROES 

Our Pets for Heroes program honors 

those who are currently serving or have 

served in the United States military by giving 

them an opportunity to adopt any dog or cat at 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League with a waived 

adoption fee. This program is available to military 

personnel currently active, retired, or inactive. 

Save a Senior! Peggy Adams 

encourages the adoption of 

our senior pets through our 

Grey Whisker Club adoption 

program. Even with all of the 

benefits seniors pets bring, we 

see puppies and kittens get adopted very quickly while 

others can wait weeks, even months to be adopted. But 

when someone adopts a Grey Whisker Club animal, 

they become their savior. And, they love you forever! 

Senior pets make some of the best pets! 

(Senior animals are: 10 years young for cats and small 

dogs up to 39 lbs. and 7 years young for dogs over 40 lbs.) 

Fospice Program 

Provide a loving home to a sweet cat 

or dog who would like to spend the 

rest of their days in a comfortable 

environment. The animals within 

Peggy Adams’ Fospice program have 

a significant medical condition that the medical team 

has determined would be best cared for in a loving 

home. That way the pet can enjoy the remainder of 

their life in comfort and dignity. 

Peggy’s Pick 

Much like an adult child, sometimes 

certain dogs and cats make themselves 

way too comfortable at Peggy Adams. 

For the pets in this program, it’s time 

for them to leave the nest and start their new lives. 

Peggy Adams offers various incentives for the animals 

within this program. 

For more information, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Adoptions-Programs 

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CORPORATE CORNER 

Throughout the year, Hilton West Palm Beach hosts 

a variety of donation drives for their team members 

to be able to contribute, donate and give back to the 

community. During this past holiday season, they 

chose Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Their 

team members were so excited that they chose Peggy 

Adams as many of them have pets and recognize the 

need that shelters have for supplies to continue to care 

for these animals until they find their fur-ever home. 

Peggy Adams was chosen because its mission is close 

to their animal-loving team members’ hearts. For their 

team members and organization, being able to donate 

and support Peggy Adams brought joy to their team 

and to the animals as well! 

We cannot thank enough Hilton West Palm Beach 

and all the wonderful individuals, companies and 

foundations that support Peggy Adams! 

Interested in organizing a fundraiser and/or collecting items to support Peggy Adams? 

Please visit PeggyAdams.org/Fundraise or PeggyAdams.org/Wish-List 

1-800-226-6536 


PEACE OF MIND 

For you and 

the animals you love... 


developed the Peace of Mind program after 

receiving numerous inquiries from dog and 

cat owners concerned about their pets’ future 

and after seeing many animals arrive at the 

shelter orphaned by the loss of their owners. 

With Peace of Mind, there is no delay. Your 

pets are cared for at once when the need 

arises. 

Who will take care of us? 

Upon arrival, your pets will be evaluated and placed in 

a foster home supervised by Peggy Adams while they 

wait to be adopted into a new loving home. 

Through an estate gift of $25,000 or more, designated 

solely for the Peace of Mind program, you can be 

assured that your pets (up to three) will continue to 

receive loving, compassionate care if they outlive you. 

You’ll want to consult with your attorney and financial 

advisor to customize a charitable giving vehicle that 

fits your own specific situation. 

For additional information and to enroll, please contact Allison Tardonia, Development Officer 

A.Tardonia@PeggyAdams.org or 561-472-8849. 

“The Peace of Mind program is an incredible solution and option for those that have pets and do not have 

trusted friends/family that would be able or willing to take in their furry loved ones should they become 

incapacitated or upon their death. I inform all my clients who have pets about the program, as it really is 

such an amazing option to ensure the continued care of your pet.” – Alexander P. Gil, Esq. 

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HUMANE EDUCATION 

Youth Impact!!! 

In Service to the Animals 

By Shellie J. Kalmore, 

Education Manager 

Some of the most enthusiastic and effective animal 

advocates are children. They are always looking for 

ways to feel empowered and take action. In addition, 

at almost every grade level, there are volunteer or 

service hour requirements. 

Community service provides many important benefits 

to students, including those that are social, cognitive, 

and psychological. Through service, students work 

with a variety of diverse people, helping develop 

a sense of social awareness. They learn patience, 

empathy, responsibility, and respect – all top tenants 

of humane education. And, they get to feel good 

about themselves as they witness, first-hand, the 

positive impact they can have on their community. 

All these benefits align perfectly with the vision of the 

Education Department here at Peggy Adams: 

Humane education is teaching people of all ages to 

respect all life on the planet and feel empowered to take 

action and help make the world a better place. 

The Education Department recognizes that children 

under the age of 16 don’t always have many 

opportunities to volunteer. Therefore, we have created 

some great ways for children of all ages to get involved 

and be impactful. With both on-campus and 

off-campus opportunities, we can provide the right 

fit for service hours and awesome experiences. 

On Campus 

Rescue Readers 

People of all ages can particpate in this exciting 

program reading aloud to adoptable animals at 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Not only are 

children able to develop their reading skills and boost 

self-esteem in front of a non-judgmental audience 

(and earn service hours), but it also provides valuable 

socialization and love to the shelter animals. To date, 

nearly 800 hours of service have been provided 

through this program. 

PeggyAdams.org/Rescue-Readers 


HUMANE EDUCATION 

Online 

Virtual Reading 

Kids of all ages can also practice reading skills, earn 

service hours, and help animals at the same time by 

participating in We’re All Ears…the virtual read to 

the animals program. To date, more than 400 hours 

of service, via one-on-one Zoom appointments, have 

been provided through virtual reading. 

PeggyAdams.org/Virtual-Reading 

At Home 

Making Toys 

Another option is to earn service hours from home 

by crafting toys for the shelter's cats and dogs. Choose 

from a variety of DIY projects to complete at home 

and drop off at our campus. These toys help keep our 

shelter pets healthy and happy. 

PeggyAdams.org/Service-Hours 

Kindness Rock Garden 

This project was created to lift others up through 

simple acts of kindness. Our garden is outside our 

Adoption Center under a beautiful palm tree. If a guest 

or team member comes in and is not having a good 

day, they can take one of our kindness rocks to make 

them feel better. If someone has a friend that’s going 

through a challenging time, they can share one of the 

rocks with them. If someone is inspired by our garden, 

they can help us 

keep it growing by 

painting rocks and 

leaving them for 

others. Earn 1 hour 

for every five 

rocks painted 

and “planted”. 

PeggyAdams.org/ 

Service-Hours 

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HAPPY TAILS 

Lucy, Adopted 12/18/21 

Jeep and Rangler, Adopted together on 1/21/22 

“We are so happy and blessed to have both Jeep and 

Rangler in our lives. They are doing wonderfully and 

are beyond spoiled. They love lots of belly rubs and 

evening walks. We call Jeep our grumpy man and 

Rangler is our goof ball. They both bring lots of smiles 

to our entire family for who they are individually and 

together. Katie and Matt, with Peggy Adams, were 

both wonderful to work with and we can’t thank them 

enough for everything they did for us to make the 

adoption process as simple as possible.” 

– Janie S. 

Mimi, 


“We adopted Mimi 

about 6 months ago. 

She’s the tiniest dog 

we’ve ever had. She 

was very timid and 

skittish. It’s taken 

all these months to 

gain her trust, but 

we are getting there. 

She now allows us to hold her, she’ll eat from my hand, 

sleeps next to our bed, and enjoys riding in the car. 

We are getting there! She’s a darling little girl. We’re so 

happy she’s ours and that we can give her the safe and 

pampered life she’s entitled to.” – Lisa and Don T. 

“I am delighted to share an update on Lucy, formerly 

known as Betty Boop. She is an utterly delightful furry 

kiddo. She has truly come out of her shell, which of 

course is expected, given the traumatic experience 

she encountered prior to me adopting her. In spite of 

this, she is absolutely thriving, enjoys being close, on 

her terms of course, and loves having her chin and 

ears scratched. Her favorite things to do are sleep on 

her blanket, or on her back, as well as playing with 

her toys, oh, and eat, of course! She doesn't let having 

three legs slow her down, 

especially while doing 

zoomies around the 

house. I love being her 

mama. Thank you!” 

– Kelley H. 

Spooks, 


“When we first met 

Spooks, she was so 

scared and would 

not come out of her 

cat dome. We knew she 

needed a safe place to 

call home. As soon as we 

brought her home, the shaking 

stopped. She is the biggest snuggler and climbs into 

bed at night to cuddle and smooch! She became fast 

friends with our dog Magnum who we adopted from 

Peggy Adams and all the other cats in the house. She 

is very much loved and gets all the snuggles she needs! 

We are so glad she is part of our family!” Thank you! 

– Melissa C. 


HAPPY TAILS 

Amazing Adoption stories from our staff… 

Khloe, Adopted 3/20/22 

When Shelia met Khloe – a perfect match after a 

long search! 

“This is Sheila. She is a sweet 90-year-old lady who 

was looking for a small dog for the last six months 

after her dog, Lucky, passed away from cancer. During 

the last six months, every time I spoke to Sheila on 

the phone, she sent a handwritten thank you card 

to Peggy Adams. She had adopted Lucky previously 

from Peggy Adams and wanted to adopt her next dog 

from Peggy Adams too. In March, she adopted a sweet 

miniature poodle named Khloe! She was very thankful 

to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and everyone 

involved!” – Kim B. 

Have a Happy Tail to share? 

Please email us at 

Marketing@PeggyAdams.org 

Theo, Adopted 3/16/22 

Think Theo was excited to meet his forever family?! 

Theo's family fell in love when they saw his picture at 

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control. They 

followed his journey to Peggy Adams and asked to be 

first in line to adopt him. 

“Theo was a special medical case at Peggy Adams. 

He arrived with upper respiratory infections, an ear 

infection, a skin condition and old injuries to his front 

legs. Theo needs some ongoing medical care to treat 

his dermatitis 

and leg injuries, 

but, thanks to 

his wonderful 

adopters, he is 

well on the way 

to recovery 

and the life 

of pampering 

he deserves.” 

– Tiffany H. 

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ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMALS 

THANK YOU 

We express our gratitude to the more than 10,000 

friends and supporters who have helped ensure our 

doors remain open to all of the lost, abandoned and 

injured animals that need our help. Because of you, 

we were able to provide critical services to more than 

34,000 animals and set historic records by placing 

over 6,600 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens into 

loving forever homes. 

$1,000,000+ 

Barbara Dauphin-Duthuit 

The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation 

$500,000+ 

The Fortin Foundation of Florida 

Lesly S. Smith 

The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation 


Ann & Charles B. Johnson 

$100,000+ 

Nancy Brougher & The W. Dale Brougher 

Foundation 

Estate of Robert G. Fauser 

Tina & Richard Grow 

Estate of Adrienne Haky 

James and Charlotte Johnson Irrevocable Trust 

Wanda & James M. Moran, Jr. 

Pauline Pitt & The William H. Pitt Foundation 

Ardath B. Rosengarden 

The Melba Ruth Vickers Charitable Foundation 

$50,000+ 

Estate of Christine C. Anzalone 

Bill Bartholomay Foundation 

James D. Berwind 

Virginia S. Burke 

Charles Crocker 

Peter DeGeorge Family Foundation 

The Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable 

Foundation 

Laurie Raber Gottlieb & Steven M. Gottlieb 

Mrs. William H. Hamm, III 

Vicky & Sam Hunt 

Frieda Ignatoff 

John J. Noffo Kahn & Mark Addison 

Levitetz Family Foundation 

Estate of Kathleen McCarl 

The Folke H. Peterson Foundation 

Estate of Myrna Priskie 

Richard Sacco 

Coco & Donald Schefmeyer 

Estate of Marjorie J. Shultis 

Margaretta Taylor 

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$25,000+ 

The Batchelor Foundation 

Carol & Harold Baxter 

Wanda S. Buchanan 

Estate of Myra E. Budnick 

Judith A. Dean 

Emilia & Jose Fanjul 

Fleming Family Foundation 

Susan C. Gibson 

Laura & Jack Henning 

Michele & Howard Kessler 

Knopf Family Foundation 

Dave H. Messinger 

Carol & John Moran 

Napleton Auto Group 

Pet Supermarket 

Estate of Karen R. Rappaport 

Frances G. Scaife 

The Emily Vernon Foundation for Homeless and 

Abused Animals 

L. Florence Schmidt Foundation 

Barbara & Herbert Shear 

Susan O. Taylor 

John Ulbrich Charitable Trust 

$10,000+ 

Anthony R. Abraham Foundation 

Marcia S. Adler 

Cynthia Anderson 

Frederick H. Bedford, Jr. & Margaret S. Bedford 

Charitable Foundation 

Lisa Bilotti Foundation 

Joan Barshay Birnbaum Revocable Trust 

Kathleen Booth 

James R. Borynack & Adolfo Zaralegui - Findlay 

Galleries 

Coop Enterprises 

James H. Costello 

Christina Dennis 

Raymond A. Diaz 

Adele B. Dilschneider 

Enterprise Holdings Foundation 

Mindi & Drew Faigen 

Cathy & Jack Flagg 

Connie M. Frankino 

Carole & Bertram French 

Harvey Jones & Robin Gillen 

The Gillman Family Foundation 

Jane & Robert Grace 

Audrey & Martin Gruss 

Lorrain & Malcolm Hall 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition 

Patricia & Marshall Hilsberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hoffberger 

Wendy Hubble 

Kast Construction 

Sylvana & Murray Klein 

Gretchen & Howard Leach 

April V. Lewis 

Kathleen & Chris Mara 

Carol H. McCracken 

Elaine & Yizhaq Merzel 

MetLife Pet Insurance 

Rhonda & Steve Miller 

Muffie & Stephen Murray 

Lynne Wheat & Thomas Peterffy 

Estate of Norma F. Petisi 

PetMeds 

Emilia & Brian Pfeifler 

Daniel E. Ponton 

Lois Pope 

Thomas C. Quick 

Leslie Rose 

The Ryerson Charitable Trust 

Jana & John Scarpa 

Martha & Dwight Schar 

Richard Allen Schechter 

Betsy & Paul Shiverick 

Denise & Joseph Swan 

Merle & Fred Tausig 

Joanie and Paul Van der Grift 

The Wasie Foundation 

The Dean S. and Jane B. Woodman Foundation 

Estate of Axel Zdarsky 

Continued…

2021 DONORS 

Priscilla H. Smith 

Spring Point Partners 

$5,000+ 

Susan & Larry B. Alexander 

Animal Farm Foundation 

Nancy & Alexander Auersperg 

Bianca’s Furry Friends 

Judith Baker 

Virginia Swift Barbary 

Marcia J. Barrera 

Jill Bartley 

Margaret & Marc Bergeron 

Rick Berks 

C. Graham Berwind 

Bessemer Trust 

Perri & Bob Bishop 

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation 

Cynthia R. Boardman 

Lucy & Ray Breeden 

Jessica Brummet 

Michelle Bruzik 

Estate of Walter Bryant, Jr. 

Paula & Robert Butler 

Greg & Marilyn Byers 

Gordon E. and May R. Cadwgan Foundation 

Nancy & Geoffrey Caraboolad 

Linda & William R. Caval 

Joan D. Chorney 

Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County 

Cynthia & Stephen Collard 

Julie & Michael Connors 

Ms. Rita M. Conway 

Joanna B. Creamer 

Barbara E. Daniell 

Natalie G. Dejoux 

Mary E. Di Iulio 

Frankie & Irwin F. Edenzon 

Joan & Steve Ehrhart 

Senji Fallon 

Kathleen Fisher 

Nancy Flinn 

Renate Franco 

Arlette Gordon 

Paula Graham 

Barbara Dughan & Edward Granoff 

Suzanne Griffin 

Gunster Law Firm 

Denise & Dan Hanley 

Melinda & Thomas Hassen 

Krista & Jonathan Henley 

Marsha & Carl Hewitt 

Joan & Jeffrey Hoffberger 

Eileen & Robert Hunt 

Ardith D. Kenny 

Linda & Michael Kibler 

Anonymous 

Cheryl & Alvin Krongard 

Peter Kulin 

Connie & Peter Lacaillade 

Melissa & Jeffrey Laue 

Carol & Thomas Lavell 

Kathleen & Eric Margolin 

Estate of Ann C. Martin 

Patricia McLaughlin 

Adele & George Merck 

Allen Michaan 

Paula & George Michel 

Linda & Leverett Miller 

Marcia & Stephen Miner 

Estate of John T. Naismith 

NCCI Holdings 

Lynn and Mickey Nolen 

Nozzle Nolen Pest Solutions 

PetSmart Charities, Inc. 

Margi & Michael Picotte 

Jerry W. Pittman 

Estate of Louis G. Poulos 

Anonymous 

Teri Lee Roberts 

Laura & Cary Rosen 

Myron Rosenthal 

Charlotte Ross Canet 

Deborah & Charles Royce 

Diane & Anthony Rutgers 

Amanda & Charles Schumacher 

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley 

Jolene & Larry Shapiro 

Kathleen & Gerald Shortz 

Ginny & Dick Simmons 

Julie & Brian Simmons 

Jacqueline A. Sims 

Jane W. Smith 

Diane & Tom Smith 

The Sokol Foundation 

Beth & Howard Stern 

Gary Sugarman 

Ann & George Summers 

Virginia and Joseph Swift Barbary 

Monica & Douglas Taylor 

Diane & Richard Templer 

Betsy & Wally Turner 

United Way of Palm Beach County 

Scott Waldman 

Teryn & Karl Weintz 

Judith & David Zufi 

$1,000+ 

Genevieve & Gaby Ajram 

Annette & Joseph Allen 

Alley Cat Rescue 

Inger K. Anderson 

Susan & Donald Anderson 

Lisa & Rich Anderson 

Gregory Anderson 

Jane & Christopher Andrews 

Charlene E. Appel 

Stephanie & Scott Augustus 

Molly & Laurence Austin 

Mashi & Manucher Azmudeh 

John Bade 

Callie Baker 

Anonymous 

Kathy Barbiere 

The Barkers Bakers 

Carol U. Barton 

Ramona & Lee Bass 

Nancy E. Beale 

Blair & Kenneth Beall 

Nellie Benoit 

Colleen & Turner Benoit 

Juan O. Berdecia 

Iris & Barry Bergman Charitable Foundation 

Molly & Barry Berish 

Joan & James Berkowitz 

In Memory of Carol & Sidney Berman 

E. Sue Bernie 

Betty Jane Bickler Trust 

Kyle Blackmon 

Dhardra Blake 

Janell Bloodworth 

Arriana & D. Dixon Boardman 

Lisa E. Boepple 

Russell S. Bohn 

Daszkal Bolton 

Evelyn S. Braunfeld 

BRK Republic 

Rita & Charles Bronfman 

David Brower & Michelle Rosin 

Kristina & Austin Bryan 

Darlene C. Bryan 

Bruce A. Bursey 

Ruth & Gordon Cadwgan, Jr. 

Clara & John Caldwell 

Liza & Robert Calhoun 

Gayle & Thomas Cammarano 

Roberta & Michael Canale 

Sherriann & Damion Carufe 

Edna Caruso 

Ann & Frederico Castillo 

Anne Fitzpatrick & Joseph Ceravolo 

Christina Cernik 

Elisabeth A. Pittaluga & Philip Cerruti 

Enid E. Cheatham 

Jill W. Christu 

Linda & Nick Cladis 

Pamela & Robert Clark 

Carol Clark 

Olivia & Mark Clark 

Cheryl C. Clark 

James & Emily Clifford 

Paige Coburn 

Kim & C. Payson Coleman 

Sue Ann & William Conaty 

Cristina Condon 

Carol L. Cone 

Charles C. Cook & Richard N. Cappiello 

William Corrente 

Carla Cove 

Kathleen & Lewis Crampton 

Jonathan M. Cross 

Ruth Frischer & Lawrence Dambra 

Brittain & John Damgard 

Dominic Carl D’Angelo & Joanne C. Patton 

Carol J. Daniel 

Frank J. Dardano Properties 

Leslee & Tom Dasher 

Continued… 

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2021 DONORS 

Daszkal Bolton 

Jeffrey Davidson 

Susan Davis 

Hermé de Wyman Miro & The International Society 

of Palm Beach 

Anonymous 

Marion Delbello 

Denise & Raymond DeRiggi 

Mark DeRussy 

Fortune Dessin 

DEX Imaging 

Arlene & Steven L. Diamond 

Mrs. Denise E. Dickins and Mr. Kyle P. Hickman 

Donna Ditchik 

JB Dixson 

Clint Christopher Doorbal & Lynnette B. Strasser 

Whitney Douglass 

Donna B. & Robert F. Dugan 

William L. Edwards & Mary Ann Edwards 

Foundation 

Debra & James Edwards 

Amy J. Eisenstadt 

Susan D. Elmore 

Karen & David England 

Ruth & Robert Escher 

Rhonda & Jeffrey Eves 

Gail & Jack Fairbrother 

Nicole & Alexander Fanjul 

Lilly & Sean Ferreir 

Gerald Fineberg 

Pamela & James Finkelstein 

Diane Firsten 

Rhonda & Clifford Fischer 

Sheran & Bernard Flippo 

Florida Public Utilities 

Joseph Floyd & Nikki Peksa 

Elaine Flynn 

Andrea Fodor 

Lydia & Robert Forbes 

Carole & Robert Ford 

Caryn and John Forgatch 

Gwendolyn and Austin Fragomen 

Charles J. Frankel, III 

Gertrude & Israel Freedman Charitable Foundation 

Stan Fried Private Foundation 

Dora W. Frost 

Daniel Paul Fuoco & Conchi Garcia 

Rosemary & Andrew Gaffey 

Marina & Francesco Galesi 

Elizabeth & Dolf Garcia 

Garden of Life 

Jennifer C. Garrigues 

Carol & Robert Garvy 

Linda S. Glazer 

Jon F. Goebel 

Suzanne P. Gold 

Phyllis and Morris Goldblatt 

Ellen M. Goldsmith 

Claire B. Goldstein 

Virginia Gollery 

Joan & Murray Goodman 

Lance Goodwin 

18 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 

Barbara J. Gottlieb 

Darcy & George Gould 

Dana Grassi 

Jennifer D. Griffis 

The Griffis Foundation 

Catherine & Robert C. Groelle 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grow 

Kate & James Gubelmann 

Helen & Winston Guest 

Kristina Gustafson 

Silvana & Barry Halperin 

Darlene L. Halstedt 

Anne & Matthews Hamilton 

Hanley Center Foundation 

Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation 

Rosemary Harder & Torrence Harder 

Melanie Harris & Earl L. Denney 

Stephanie M. Heist 

Linda Albritton & Andrew Helgesen 

Whitney & Scott Hesse 

Jane & Peter Hill 

Jessica & Adam Hirsch 

Cate Hishon 

Jeanne Hogue & Fritz Bell 

Bruce Holliday 

Susan and William Hooper 

Lynne Hopkins 

Lynn Horowitz 

Estate of Kathleen Howard 

Lise L. Hudson 

Elizabeth and Timothy Hulett 

Robin & Randall Hunt 

Impact Landscape & Irrigation 

Deborah & Gerald Ippolito 

Jack Fhillips Design 

Eva & Herbert Jacobi 

Lois D. Jacobson 

Barbara G. Jang 

Ann Folliss Jeffery 

Hope & Charles Jones 

Jones Foster P.A. 

JPMorgan Chase & Co 

Mary Kahn-Tuchmann 

Floyd Kalber 

Olga & James Kane 

Linda & Marc Karon 

James A. Kastrinos 

Michael Kaumeier 

Jayne T. Keith 

Anne Grace Kelly 

The Kenelm Foundation 

Miriam & Steve Kimsey 

Valerie & William King 

Susan & Michael Kirkpatrick 

Effi Klinger 

Howard Koeppel & Mark Hsiao 

Karen & Alan Krause 

Robin & Aaron Krueger 

Kerry & John Kuhlman 

Kristen & David Lambert 

Sydie Lansing 

Judy M. Larue & Douglas Long 

Joanna Leathers McDuffee 

Gail & David Leavitt 

Kurt W. Leckler 

Paula B. Leed 

Talya Lerman & Andrew Packer 

Cindy & Timothy Leuliette 

Lawrence R. Levy 

James Levy 

Charles Lewis 

Catherine & Clifford Lewis 

Limitless Agency 

Susan & K. Prescott Low 

Karin & Joseph Luter 

Nancy & Edward Madden 

Reid S. Magid 

The Billi Marcus Foundation 

Cinde & Craig S. Martin 

Zelda Mason 

Mathews Brewing Company 

Tracy Maxwell 

Helen & Martin May 

Nancy & Jon Mazer 

Douglas McCutcheon 

Mary Beth & Douglas McDaniel 

Nicki & David McDonald 

Jessica & Steven McGillicuddy 

Cheryl & Knox McKee 

Sydney & Peter McKelvy 

Mimi & Leigh McMakin 

Audrey McNiff 

Medical Materials 

Grace & Chris Meigher 

Bert Melnick & Carl Moore 

Ross W. W. Meltzer 

Jane & Kenneth Melville 

Merck Animal Health 

Merrill Lynch 

Therese Mersentes 

Elsa S. Messing 

William & Eliza Meyer 

Bill Meyer 

Anita & Sam Michaels 

Susan & Daniel Michalopoulos 

Ronald Charles Midili & Susan C. Slinger 

Mildred Hoit 

Ashley & Prescott Miller 

Teresa Miller 

Nancy Miller 

Barbara & Bill Millholland 

Anonymous 

Diana Minshall 

John T. Morrison 

Virginia L. Mortara 

The Mosaic Foundation of R & P Heydon 

Cheryl P. Mowinckel 

Barbara Mulloy-Robbins 

Munro Family Charitable Trust 

Barbara & James Murray 

Lillian & Michael Negley 

Max Newland 

Yvonne Newman 

Continued…

2021 DONORS 

Heidi & Richard Nielsen 

Jan C. Nixon 

Judith M. Noren 

Tim and Linda O’Connor Family Foundation 

Lorraine Odasso 

Linda R. Olsson 

Beverly & Peter Orthwein 

Susan L. Osborn 

Dan L. Osborne 

Debby & John Oxley 

Kit Pannill 

Mary A. Pappas 

Linda D. Parish 

The Richard Laurence Parish Foundation 

Kim & Donald Patrick 

Katherine Pechter 

Pet Test by Advocate 

Mary & Dennis Peters 

Susan & Kai Petersen 

Kathleen Peto 

Louise Pfister Charitable Foundation 

Linda J. Plourde 

Rick Pollock 

Gabriela & David Porges 

Robert S. Post 

Mary & David Pressly 

Katie & James Pressly 

Julie & Stephen Prielozny 

Megan & Ryan Quinn 

Beverly Raymond 

The Dale L. Reese Foundation 

Elizabeth A. Reich 

Alexandra Reid & Andrea Reid 

Farley M. Rentschler 

The Ritz Carlton 

Christopher Roemer 

Joann & Herbert Roemmele 

Mary Jane Rojas 

Barbara Rollhaus 

Louis B. Rosenberg 

Lisa Rosenberg 

Ellen F. Ruland 

Cynthia Rupp 

Emilia Saint-Amand Krimendahl 

Salesforce.com 

Alix & Scott Sandell 

Ellen M. Sanders-Galkin 

Scenthound Holdings 

Kathleen & Karl Schaum 

Emmy & Rudolph Scheerer 

Andrea & Alan Schoen 

James Schultz 

Wendy and Philip Scuderi 

Gerald R. Seay 

Betsy Sell 

Margaret B. Shaffer 

Jean & Martin Shafiroff 

Patricia Sharp 

Joan and David Sherman Fund 

Diana L. Shields 

Joann Shumard 

Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation 

Ralph R. Slaton, Jr. 

Hinda & John Snyder 

Yvette Sosa 

David W. Squier 

Jan Steele 

William Bainbridge Steele & Christopher Putnam 

Drake 

Margarita & Klaus Stegmann 

Barbara F. Steinman 

Penney Stern 

Judith C. & Barry Stern 

Christine & Robert P. Stiller 

The Lawrence and Marjorie Stoll Foundation 

Anonymous 

Donald Sullivan 

Lindsey Swann 

John J. Tatooles & Victor Moore 

Rita L. Taylor 

Jean W. Terlizzi 

Andrea C. Thomas 

Joan & James Tofias 

Alison & Robert K. Torrington 

James R. Tracy 

Mary & Antony Underwood 

USA Strong 

Virginia G. Valentine 

Judy & Fritz Van der Grift 

Very Important Paws 

Diana & Bob Vila 

Gil Walsh 

Ellen Warhit 

Christine Watkins 

Ralph E. Watson 

Teresa & Jacob Webb 

The Weintz Family Harbor Lights Foundation 

Jacqueline E. Michel & David E. Weisman 

Mrs. Rodman L. Drake 

Carol Weltz 

Kendall Wheeler 

Anne White 

Gail C. White 

Ryan Williams 

Arthur Wittman, III 

Van Riper Woodard Family Foundation 

Gail Worth 

Wrightson Ramsing Foundation 

Peggy and Adam Young Charitable Foundation 

Madeline Ziccardi 

*Gifts over $1,000 received between 1/1/21 - 12/31/21 

We Salute You 

ROBERT GRACE 

In Memoriam 

Few have meant more to the animals 

of our community than Robert and 

Jane Grace and the Grace Family. 

Their generosity has been 

instrumental in saving the lives 

of hundreds of thousands of 

animals and in making 


one of the leading animal welfare 

organizations in the nation. 

Robert will be remembered for 

the primary focus of his life, 

giving back to the community. 

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PEGGY'S PANTRY 

URGENT NEED FOR PANTRY SUPPLIES 

to help the community in a time of need… 

Peggy Adams is aware that some families in our community might need 

assistance in feeding their beloved pets due to financial hardship. That 

is why we offer help by providing essential supplies such as wet and 

dry food for both cats and dogs through its Pantry. Peggy’s Pantry 

is a program that helps families temporarily with feeding their 

pets. The primary goal of Peggy’s Pantry is to keep pets with the 

people who love them and out of shelters. 

The need was so great in 2021 that Peggy's Pantry fed 

over 12,900 pets. That equated to 171,645 pounds of food! 

Due to overwhelming demand, all donations to our 

Pantry are greatly appreciated! Simply visit our wish 

list online through Amazon and Chewy to donate. 

For more information and to donate, 

please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Wish-List 

FAST • EASY • AFFORDABLE 

ROUTINE DOG CARE 

& GROOMING 

7 LOCATIONS OPEN 

IN PALM BEACH COUNTY! 

Find the location 

nearest you at 

scenthound.com 

PROUD PARTNER OF 

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE 


WELLNESS CLINIC 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s affordable 

Wellness Clinic offers a variety of services. Our 

goal is to be a resource for the Palm Beach County 

community. Some of our services include spay/neuter, 

TNVR, wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, 

flea, and heartworm preventives. We also provide 

end-of-life services such as humane euthanasia 

and cremation. 

We understand the special bond you have with your 

pets. Trust our experienced and compassionate staff 

to take the best care of your furry family members! 

Our clinic offers yearly wellness exams on healthy 

pets. For pets showing signs of illness or for pets with 

chronic health conditions, please reach out to your 

local full-service vet clinic for veterinary care. 

or for those who just need a little extra love. Every 

animal that goes into foster care frees up space for 

another animal to come into our shelter. 

NOW 

HIRING! 

ARE YOU READY 

TO WORK? 

Are you ready to work in a state-of-the-art facility, 

help thousands of animals, and know that you 

are making a difference every day? Join our team! 

To view our Career Opportunities, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Career-Opportunities 

For more information (including prices) and to 

book an appointment, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Wellness-Clinic 

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO 

GET INVOLVED? 

Volunteer! PeggyAdams.org/Future-Volunteers 

Foster! PeggyAdams.org/Foster 

Start a Fundraiser! 

PeggyAdams.org/Fundraise 

Collect items from 

our Wish List! Items 

can also be purchased 

from Amazon and 

Chewy and shipped 

directly to us! For more 

information, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Wish-List 

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THE BETTY WHITE CHALLENGE 

Thank you 

for being a friend… 

You may have seen the viral #BettyWhiteChallenge 

on social media, a campaign that urged her fans and 

animal lovers across the nation to donate to shelters 

and rescues in honor of her 100 th birthday which 

would have been January 17 th . Betty White was an 

amazing person and huge animal activist for all 

creatures great and small. 

Peggy Adams participated in the challenge and we 

were absolutely thrilled by the support we received 

through the Betty White Challenge. We want to thank 

everyone who honored Betty White, the Champion 

for the Animals, by making a donation. 

Over $58,000 was raised to continue our mission of 

providing shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted 

animals in Palm Beach. And, thanks to a generous 

donor, donations made to Peggy Adams were matched 

up to $10,000. 

Betty White must be smiling knowing all the support 

animal rescue facilities around the world received in 

her honor. 

GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE 

Giving thanks… 

Each year, the Great Charity 

Challenge supports local 

nonprofit organizations 

through equestrian 

competition and the 

distribution of more than 

$1.7 million in grants. 

Peggy Adams was selected 

to receive a $25,000 grant 

from event sponsor Evergate 

Stables. These funds will be 

used to support our Safety Net 

program, which aims to help 

families keep their pets instead 

of surrendering them to a 

shelter. Thank you to Evergate 

Stables and the Great Charity 

Challenge! 

Kaitlyn Seyler and Rich Anderson accept our grant "check". 


DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 

Important Tips to Keep Your Pet Cool During the Dog Days of Summer! 

As the summer approaches and the temperature 

heats up, Peggy Adams has a few reminders and tips 

to help protect your furry friends during the dog days 

of summer. 

It is important to remember that if it’s too hot for 

you, it’s too hot for your pets. Dogs are vulnerable to 

injuries and illnesses related to hot weather, including 

heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, and paw pad 

burns. The most dangerous condition is heat stroke, 

which can cause organ failure, seizures, brain damage, 

hemorrhages, blindness, convulsions, and even death. 

Never leave your pet in a parked car. Not only 

can it lead to fatal heat stroke, but it is also 

illegal in several states…including Florida! The 

temperature inside of a car can reach oven-like 

temperatures in just minutes, often more than 

140 degrees. That quick errand can turn into a 

disaster and could be fatal for your pet. 

When the temperature is high, don’t let your dog 

remain on hot surfaces like asphalt and cement. 

They do not have shoes like we do, and the hot 

ground can cause burns on their sensitive paw 

pads. Keep walks during the sunniest part of the 

day to a minimum. Plan those longer walks for 

sunrise or sunset. 

If your dog is a breed that gets haircuts, shortening 

your dog's coat for summer can help prevent 

overheating. However, be careful that your 

dog isn't shaved too short, as that can allow 

for sunburn. 

Restrict exercise when temperatures soar and be 

sure that you do not use a muzzle as this will 

restrict a dog's ability to pant. Dogs pant to keep 

themselves cool, they do not sweat to cool 

themselves down like humans do. 

Many dogs enjoy a swim, splashing in a wading 

pool, or a run through a sprinkler in warmer 

weather, which can help bring body temperatures 

down. Just be cautious at the beach, lake, or pool 

as some dogs will drink large amounts of water 

and make themselves vomit or cause electrolyte 

imbalances that become a medical emergency. 

If you suspect your dog is suffering from heat 

stroke, fast action might save their life. Remove the 

dog from the hot area immediately and wet your 

pet with cool to room temperature water and 

increase air movement around him/her with 

a fan. Do not use ice or very cold water – it can 

be counterproductive since cooling too quickly 

can trigger other life-threatening conditions. 

Allow free access to water, but don’t force the 

animal to drink as they may inhale it or choke. 

If you believe your pet is experiencing heat stroke, 

bring your pet immediately to your veterinarian or an 

emergency clinic! If you see a dog locked in a parked 

car, call 911. 

Another thing to remember… 

As summer approaches, so do thunderstorms and 

holidays that include fireworks. Be sure to keep your 

pets in a safe, quiet and secure place inside the house. 

One in five pets go missing after being scared by loud 

noises. Also, make sure your pets are microchipped, 

wear a collar with ID tag and their information is 

up to date. If they are not microchipped, 

Peggy Adams’ Wellness Clinic provides this service. 

For more information please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Wellness-Clinic 

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HOW TO SUPPORT THE ANIMALS 

Let us know we can count on you. 

Joining one of our giving societies will provide a stable 

revenue stream that supports the development of new 

initiatives ensuring that every dog and cat coming 

to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League receives the 

shelter, medical care, and new home they deserve. We 

can accept a variety of assets including cash, credit 

card, appreciated stock, Donor Advised Fund grants, 

IRA Charitable Rollovers, and endowment gifts. 

Monthly Giving – Make a monthly gift 

commitment to join our Monthly Giving 

Circle society. Simply give us a call or join 

online to set up your recurring gift that will 

be automatically deducted from your credit or 

debit card each month and put to work 

immediately for the animals in our care. 

Annual Giving – Pledge to make a 

generous donation of $1,000 or more for 

five years and become a member of our 

Leadership Circle Society. You will join an 

exclusive group of dedicated animal advocates 

making a world of difference by supporting 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and 

our mission. 

How to include Peggy Adams 

in your giving plans: 

Legal Name: 

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the 

Palm Beaches, Inc. 

Principal Address: 

3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 

Federal Tax ID #: 59-0637811 

Scan to donate now or learn more 

about our giving opportunities 

For more information on giving opportunities, 

please contact Kati Erickson, CAP®, 

Director of Development and Marketing at 

K.Erickson@PeggyAdams.org 

or 561-472-8576. 

Legacy Gifts – Including Peggy Adams in 

your will, trust or other estate plans is one 

of the most meaningful things you can do 

to help countless animals for years to 

come. Let us know how we can help you 

create your legacy at Peggy Adams. 

Legacy gifts include Bequests, 

Life insurance, Retirement Accounts, 

Charitable Remainder Trust, 

Charitable Lead Trusts, 

Property, Appreciated Stock, 

Charitable Gift Annuities or 

our Peace of Mind Program. 


TURN YOUR COMPASSION INTO ACTION! 

Plan a Fundraiser 

Your family and friends probably all know you are very passionate about animals so why not start your own 

online fundraiser!?! It has never been so easy. 

1 

Visit PeggyAdams.org/Fundraise 

3 

Set a goal and customize your campaign page 

2 

Choose your campaign type 

4 

Spread the word! 

Here are some ideas… 

Celebrate 

Is your birthday (or your pet's 

birthday) on the horizon? A wedding? 

Anniversary, graduation, or your favorite 

holiday? Whatever the occasion, say 

"I do!" to asking friends, family, and 

colleagues to join you in saving lives 

with a donation in lieu of gifts! 

Get Active 

Add a fundraising element to your 

upcoming race or ninja warrior course 

while you run, walk, bike, jog, or 

dance your way to the finish line! 

Tribute Fundraising 

Do you wish to honor the memory and 

life of a beloved pet or a special person 

who was passionate about animals? 

A tribute page is a meaningful way to 

celebrate their life and share the love you 

continue to feel for them. 

Get Creative 

Host a virtual bake sale, organize a dance 

party or whatever makes you feel the 

most creative! You could even shave 

off your mustache when you hit your 

fundraising goal! #YouDoYou 

For more information, please contact 

Marisa Holliday, Events and Marketing Coordinator, 561-530-6064 or visit PeggyAdams.org/Fundraise 

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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING – WHAT WE OFFER 

From Puppy Socialization to Adult Dog Training 

classes, Peggy Adams has a variety of training and 

behavior support options for you, your family, and your 

furry friend. All our classes are available to the public 

and it’s not necessary that the dogs (…or cats) have 

been adopted from Peggy Adams. 

Free drop-in basic dog training classes: Saturdays 

at 10am or Wednesdays at 5pm. (Donations are 

greatly appreciated). 

6-week beginners training courses: This course 

is designed to give you and your dog a deep dive 

into training and behavior. This class is $150 for 

all 6 weeks! 

6-week intermediate training classes: This course 

is designed to take your training to a higher level. 

This class is $150 for all 6 weeks! 

Free Pond Walk: Every Saturday at 1pm we walk 

around our beautiful bone-shaped pond. These 

sessions help practice loose leash walking 

techniques. It’s a fun way to spend some time with 

your furry friend in the outdoors. Our trainers are 

there to help you with your exercises. 

6-week reactive Dog Class: This small but mighty 

class helps dogs learn to be in the presence of other 

dogs without reacting in a way that is disturbing to 

the environment. This class is $150 for all 6 weeks! 

If you have a dog that is not quite ready for a group 

class, we offer private evaluations and training. We also 

offer in-home training for our feline friends as well. 

These classes are open to anyone who would like to 

take advantage of our top-notch trainers and animal 

behavior specialists. 

These classes are also offered in Spanish. 

For more information, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Behavior or call 561-686-3663 


Providing Emergency Care 

We are thankful to have Olivia’s Fund to support 

our shelter pets receiving specialist and overnight 

intensive care that cannot be provided here at 

Peggy Adams. 

Ruby, Adopted 2/19/22 

Ruby, a 15-week-old puppy, was surrendered to 

Peggy Adams on Sunday, February 6th with her two 

littermates because they all had parvovirus. Parvovirus 

is a highly contagious disease in dogs that can cause 

severe illness and even death. 

All three puppies were very sick so we sent them to an 

emergency clinic where they could receive intensive, 

around-the-clock care. Unfortunately, over the next 

few days, both of Ruby’s littermates declined rapidly 

and didn’t make it. 

Ruby was a fighter and she made it through. She was 

nursed to health and came back to Peggy Adams a few 

days later. She was spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, 

and then placed into Peggy Adams’ adoption program. 

On February 19th, Ruby found her loving forever 

home, getting all the belly rubs she could ever ask for. 

Ruby's Happy Tail 

“Ruby is doing excellent. We conducted a DNA test 

on her and the results were shocking. She is 50% 

Chihuahua, 17% Poodle, 15% Bichon Frise and 13% 

Miniature Schnauzer. She has bonded with everyone 

in the family, including her new furry brother and 

sister. She enjoys annoying her sister and cuddling 

next to her brother after hours of play time. She 

has already been on two road trips. One to our 

other house in the Keys and the latest one to North 

Carolina. Our family could not be happier having her 

part of our life.” – Tony and April C. 

To learn more about Olivia’s Fund 

and to donate, please visit 

PeggyAdams.org/Olivias-Fund 

About Olivia’s Fund: Olivia came to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League after being rescued from an animal hoarder. She had 

significant hip dysplasia and muscle atrophy from abuse and neglect. Olivia had also been shot with a BB gun and needed surgery 

to help repair her legs. In honor of Olivia, we set up a special fund to help give a second chance to dogs and cats with medical and 

behavioral issues that can be fixed with surgery, special medical treatment, or training. We decided to call it “Olivia’s Fund.” 

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