IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!! March 31, 2011

The Fast & The Furriest Moved Back 1 Week to Thursday, April 7

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 31, 2011) –

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Due to inclementweather, “The John Marazzi Dealerships’ THE FAST & THE FURRIEST 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

to Benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society” has been

moved back to one week from today, atCoconut Point on Thursday evening, April 7, 2011.

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The event is expected to attract running enthusiasts and animal lovers from all “walks” of

life, and 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide care and find adoptive homes for the animals

at the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

“As the title sponsor for our inaugural The Fast & The Furriest, John Marazzi has

demonstrated once again his generous commitment to help our shelter pets,” says GCHS Executive

Director David Stroud. “This is going to be an exciting event at a prestigious venue. The dogfriendly

5K race and 1-mile walk is a fun, unique experience for the entire family and a great

fundraiser to support the dogs and cats at GCHS.”

The 5K race portion of the event will begin promptly at 6:30pm, with timing provided by 3D

Racing. There will be raffle prize drawings, live entertainment, and great food and drink specials

from sponsoring restaurants. Registration for runners and walkers, and sponsor information can be

found at

http://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/events.the_fast_the_furriest.html.Established in 1947 as the original humane society in Southwest Florida, GCHS provides

humane care for abandoned and neglected animals through rescue, safe refuge, compassionate care,

and adoption into a loving, forever home. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit

animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or county funding and no funding

from the Humane Society of the United States, and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests and

fundraising events to further its mission. GCHS is a no-kill shelter and does not euthanize any

animal for lack of space or length of time that they are in the shelter. GCHS also operates a fullservice

veterinary clinic open to the public six days a week.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society main adoption center is located at 2010 Arcadia Street in

Fort Myers. GCHS also has four off-site adoption locations at Pet Supermarkets in Cape Coral,

North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Naples. For more information, call (239) 332-0364 or visit

http://www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org

 

The Fast & The Furriest 5K Run & 1M Walk to Benefit GCHS March 25, 2011

 

“The John Marazzi Dealerships’ The GCHS announcesFast & The Furriest 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk to Benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society”

to be heldat Coconut Point on Thursday evening, March 31, 2011. The event is expected to attract running

enthusiasts and animal lovers from all “walks” of life, and 100% of the proceeds will be used to

provide care and find adoptive homes for the animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

“As the title sponsor for our inaugural The Fast & The Furriest, John Marazzi has

demonstrated once again his generous commitment to help our shelter pets,” says GCHS Executive

Director David Stroud. “This is going to be an exciting event at a prestigious venue. The dogfriendly

5K race and 1-mile walk is a fun, unique experience for the entire family and a great

fundraiser to support the dogs and cats at GCHS.”

The 5K race portion of the event will begin promptly at 6:30pm, with timing provided by 3D

Racing. The winner of the race that night will also be the “guest of honor” who will randomly draw

one winning entrant from 500 raffle tickets sold between Dec. 4, 2010 and March 31, 2011 for a

new 2011 Audi A4. In addition to the car raffle, there will be other prize drawings, live

entertainment, and great food and drink specials from sponsoring restaurants. Registration for

runners and walkers, sponsor information, and details about car raffle tickets can be found at

http://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/events.the_fast_the_furriest.html

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and adoption into a loving, forever home. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit

animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or county funding and no funding

from the Humane Society of the United States, and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests and

fundraising events to further its mission. GCHS is a no-kill shelter and does not euthanize any

animal for lack of space or length of time that they are in the shelter. GCHS also operates a fullservice

veterinary clinic open to the public six days a week.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society main adoption center is located at 2010 Arcadia Street in

Fort Myers. GCHS also has four off-site adoption locations at Pet Supermarkets in Cape Coral,

North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Naples. For more information, call (239) 332-0364 or visit

www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org

Established in 1947 as the original humane society in Southwest Florida, GCHS provides

humane care for abandoned and neglected animals through rescue, safe refuge, compassionate care,

GCHS PAINT PARTY August 18, 2010

 

 

 The Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) is proud to host a “Paint Party” on Friday, August 20^th from noon to 5:00pm, featuring 25 incoming freshmen students from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). With the volunteer help from the students, along with a generous donation of paint and supplies from Sherwin-Williams, a 24-dog-run kennel which has long been closed and in need of repair is being renovated and will soon reopen. The Paint Party is a highlight of the overall refurbishment of the kennel, which also includes new air conditioning units, new doors, kennel gates and more.

            “Getting this kennel back on line means more unwanted and abandoned dogs can be saved and adopted into forever homes,” says GCHS Executive Director David Stroud. “Twenty-four more dog runs can make possible 150-200 additional adoptions each year. This could not have happened without the charitable donation from our corporate partner Sherwin-Williams, and most especially from the compassionate giving by every individual Kennel Club member who adopted a dog run with their generous gift. And we are grateful and honored to have our cherished community partner – Florida Gulf Coast University – to help make this project a reality to help save the lives of more animals in southwest Florida.”

           Established in 1947, the Gulf Coast Humane Society provides humane care for surrendered animals in Southwest Florida by offering safe refuge, quality medical care, and facilitating adoption into a loving, forever home. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or county funding and no funding from the Humane Society of the United States, and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests and fundraising events to further its mission of caring for the unwanted, neglected and abandoned animals of southwest Florida. The GCHS shelter takes in more than 1,200 animals each year in need of compassionate care. GCHS does not euthanize any animal for lack of space or length of time that they are in the shelter.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society adoption center is located at 2010 Arcadia Street, just off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. For more information, call (239) 332-0364 or visit www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.

GCHS ANNOUNCES IN-STORE ADOPTION PROGRAM AT PET SUPERMARKET June 9, 2010

 

 

 The Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS), a not-for-profit animal welfare organization, announces a new in-store animal adoption program at the Pet Supermarket located on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral.

            “This is an ideal situation for some of our longer-term resident cats,” says GCHS Executive Director David Stroud. “It gives these beautiful animals a change of scenery, and a chance to meet some potential adopting families who may not be able to visit our shelter in Fort Myers. Our partners at Pet Supermarket are wonderful advocates for our shelter animals through pet food drives and donations, adoptable pet storefront weekends, and now a permanent in-store adoption program for our cats.”

            All of the adoption fees have been programmed into the store’s computer, and staff can assist with the completion of the adoption application, which is then faxed to the GCHS Adoption Center for review. Approval usually only takes a few minutes, at which time the adoption contract is completed in the store and the animal then goes home with his/her new forever family.

“It’s really a win-win,” describes Cheryl Spalding, Manager of the Cape Coral store. “We help generate awareness, foot traffic and more face time for the animals, and the program supports the Pet Supermarket mission of helping the local shelter animals who need adoption.”

The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or county funding and relies solely on donations and fundraising events to further its mission of caring for the orphaned and displaced animals of Southwest Florida. The GCHS shelter takes in more than 1,200 animals each year in need of compassionate care. For more than 60 years, the Gulf Coast Humane Society has provided humane care for surrendered animals in Southwest Florida by providing safe refuge, quality medical care, and facilitating adoption into a loving, forever home.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society adoption center is located at 2010 Arcadia Street, just off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers. For more information, call (239) 332-0364 or visit www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.

YAPPY HOUR AT BELL TOWER COMING SOON!!! September 8, 2009

The monthly Yappy Hour & Stroll at Bell Tower Shops was such a howling success, it’s being extended through the fall. The new dates are Friday, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Wine, beer and live music will be available in the center court. Shoppers and their canine companions will enjoy the “bowl stroll” throughout the shopping center where colorful dog bowls identify 36 merchants who are pooch-friendly. Dogs must be leashed. “A lot of people include their dogs in their social activities,” said Amy Fletcher-Smith, director of marketing at Bell Tower Shops. “Yappy Hour is designed for people to come enjoy a beverage, dinner, shopping and lively entertainment with their canine companions.” The event, which takes place the second Friday of each month, is free with center court beverage donations benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society. To learn more, log onto http://www.TheBellTowerShops.com, or call 239-489-1221.

YAPPY HOUR AT BELL TOWER SHOPS RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN August 17, 2009

 

 

             Rain kept the dogs away last Friday, but not to worry. This month’s Yappy Hour has been rescheduled to Friday, Aug. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bell Tower Shops.

            Wine, beer and live music will be available in the center court. Shoppers and their canine companions will enjoy a “bowl stroll” throughout the shopping center where colorful dog bowls will identify 35 merchants who are pooch-friendly, many handing out treats to the four-legged shoppers. Dogs must be leashed.

            “This Friday will be double the fun,” said Amy Fletcher-Smith, director of marketing at Bell Tower Shops. “Bring your dogs for shopping, dining and socializing, then stay for a free movie, Rear Window.”

            The August movie is the Alfred Hitchcock suspense film, “Rear Window” starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly.

            Moonlight Movies are free with popcorn and movie treats provided by Bell Tower Shops. Screen set-up will be in the courtyard near Bed, Bath & Beyond and T.G.I. Friday’s. The movie will begin at 8:45 p.m. Lawn chairs are suggested and coolers are not permitted.

            Yappy Hour, which takes place the second Friday of each month, is free with center court beverage donations benefiting Gulf Coast Humane Society. For more information, visit http://www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.

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