Immediate Release
February 26, 2007
LAST DAYS FOR ADVANCE TICKETS FOR SAFE HARBOR’S CELEBRITY DOG WASH JUPITER, FL -- Advance tickets for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital’s 21st Annual Celebrity Dog Wash Festival are on sale at sites throughout Palm Beach County.
The Celebrity Dog Wash Festival will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Carlin Park in Jupiter (11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.).All proceeds will benefit Safe Harbor, a no-kill animal shelter in Jupiter.
The advance ticket sites are:
Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital (185 E. Indiantown Road, Suite 205, Jupiter),
Chevron Station (corner of Alt. A1A and Indiantown Road, Jupiter);
Ocean Magic Surf & Sport (103 S. US Highway One, Jupiter);
Star Barks (711 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter);
Queen Mary British Pub (16891 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter):
Carrabba’s (11201 US Highway One, North Palm Beach)
Harley Davidson of Palm Beach (2955 45th Street, West Palm Beach)
Tickets in advance are $8.00.Tickets purchased at the gate are $10.00.
In addition to the Celebrity Dog Wash, arts and craft vendors, food, dog exhibitions, a pet costume contest, the Clydesdales Horses, live local bands and appearance by national recording artists “Three Dog Night” are also scheduled. In addition, Shelter Dogs’ author Traer Scott will be on hand for book signing of her latest bestseller.The books costs $19.95 and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Safe Harbor.
CELEBRITIES, THE CLYDESDALES AND MORE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AT THE 21ST ANNUAL CELEBRITY DOG WASH February 25, 2007
JUPITER, FL - On Saturday, March 3, local radio and television celebrities will wash the family dog during the 21st Annual Celebrity Dog Wash Festival at Carlin Park on March 3.All proceeds will benefit Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital, a no-kill animal shelter in Jupiter.
As of 2/25, the celebrities confirmed are:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WZZR’sDr. Glenn
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. NewsChannel 5’s Miranda Kahn
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. WPEC’s Ric Blackwell
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WZZR’s Josh Cohen
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. WZZR’s Johnny C
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Local celebrity Greg Rice
Time not confirmed KOOL 105.5’s Mo and Sally
Time not confirmed WZZR’s Dr. Rich
Time not confirmed WPBF’s Kristin Hoke
Time not confirmed NewsChannel 5’s Shannon Cake
In addition to the celebrity dog washers, the Clydesdale horses will also be on site during the Celebrity Dog Wash Festival.A team of eight horses and their hitch (weighing more than 24,000 pounds) will be on site on Saturday afternoon.Also, Traer Scott, author, photographer and supporter of Safe Harbor, will be at the Celebrity Dog Wash doing personal book signings of her recent best selling book “Shelter Dogs.”At 7:30 p.m., national recording artists “Three Dog Night” will take center stage to perform some of their hits including Joy to the World, Celebrate, and Old Fashioned Love Song.
Tickets are $8:00 in advance;$10 at the gate.For more information regarding all the day’sactivities for the entire family and the family dog, call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311 or visit
http://www.safeharboranimalrescue.com/.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2007
SHELTER DOGS’ AUTHOR TRAER SCOTT
TO ATTEND SAFE HARBOR DOG WASH
JUPITER, FL - Today, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital announces that photographer Traer Scott, author of the bestselling book, Shelter Dogs (published by Merrell), will attend the 21st Annual Celebrity Dog Wash Festival.
The Dog Wash will take place on Saturday, March 3 at Carlin Park in Jupiter.
Shelter Dogs is a 96-page book of photographic portraits of dogs living in shelters.The images are accompanied by Scott’s text about her volunteer work in shelters and about photographing the dogs.A brief bio of each dog, as well as information about the animal’s welfare is included at the end of the book.
Scott produced the book to bring more attention to shelters dogs, their circumstances, and the need for more support of shelters and the need for more adoptive homes.
“To have someone like Ms. Scott join us during our Celebrity Dog Wash is an honor,” said Safe Harbor’s Kay-Lynette Roca.“Ms. Scott captures in her book, the real look into the eyes of the kind of animals that we care for each and every day.In addition, Ms. Scott shares our mission of supporting no-kill shelters such as Safe Harbor, and advancing the cause of pet adoptions versus euthanasia.”
Scott will sign copies of books purchased during the Celebrity Dog Wash.The book costs $19.95 and 50 percent of the sale of each book will go back to Safe Harbor.Books can be ordered in advance by calling Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
“We hope that everyone who joins us during the Celebrity Dog Wash will consider purchasing a signed copy of Ms. Scott’s book, and memorializing the faces of shelter dogs everywhere, while helping to support Safe Harbor here locally,” said Roca.
Scott’s book was published on Sept. 18, 2006, and has been featured in People Magazine, Life Magazine and on The CBS Saturday Early Show. Scott and her husband, Jesse, reside in Rhode Island with their two shelter dogs, Audrey and Cricket.
As part of the Celebrity Dog Wash, national recording artists “Three Dog Night” will perform. In addition, the festival will feature celebrity dog washers, a children’s play area, a pet costume contest, food, entertainment and more.
For more information about the Celebrity Dog Wash, please call 561-747-5311 or visit Safe Harbor’s website at http://www.safeharboranimalrescue.com
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SAFE HARBOR ANNOUNCES SITE, DATES IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AND BANDS FOR THE 21st DOG WASH January 18, 2007
JUPITER, FL -- Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital, a no-kill animal
shelter, announced today that they will host the 21st Annual Celebrity Dog Wash
Festival on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Carlin Park in Jupiter (11:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m.). In addition, national recording artists “Three Dog Night” will perform.
“We are so excited about returning back to Carlin Park in Jupiter, and bringing
our family-and dog-friendly event to the north-end of the county,” said Safe
Harbor’s Executive Director, Kay-Lynette Roca. “We want people all over Palm
Beach County and Martin County to join us for day full of fun and entertainment.
In addition to the Three Dog Night performing, the Dog Wash Festival consists
of arts & craft vendors, dog exhibitions, a children’s play area, a pet costume
contest, international foods, celebrity dog washers and local live
entertainment.
Tickets in advance are $8:00, $10.00 at the gate. In addition, the cost to
have your dog washed by a local celebrity is $8.00. Children under the age of
10 are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsors to date for the 21st Annual Celebrity Dog Wash include ClearChannel,
Budweiser, The Cherry Foundation, Bank of America, The Palm Beach Post, The
Radisson Hotel, Petco and Petsmart.
For additional information, please call 561-747-5311. |
SAFE HARBOR DOGS FEATURED IN IMEDIATE RELEASE
WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR’S PARADE November 3, 2006
JUPITER, FL -- On Thursday, Nov. 30, more than 100 Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital’s dogs and their owners will participate in the 1st Annual Mayor’s Holiday Parade in downtown West Palm Beach. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., on Clematis Street and is being presented by ClearChannel.
Safe Harbor was chosen to participate in the parade as part of ClearChannel’s and KOOL 105.5’s Mo and Sally commitment to the no-kill animal shelter. “We are so honored to participate in the 1st Annual Mayor’s Holiday Parade,” said Safe Harbor’s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. “ClearChannel’s radio personalities and staff, and especially Mo and Sally, share our devotion and commitment in helping displaced animals everywhere. We are proud to call such a community-minded organization like ClearChannel, our friends.” Since 2005, a Safe Harbor shelter dog or cat is featured on KOOL 105.5’s “Pet of The Week.” Listeners can learn more about a featured dog or cat by tuning in at 8:10 a.m. each Thursday morning. In addition, interested listeners can go
on-line and learn more about the pet by visiting KOOL 105.5’s website at
www.kool055.com or Safe Harbor’s website at www.safeharboranimalrescue.com. Since Safe Harbor pets have been featured on KOOL 105.5 more than 30 dogs and cats have been adopted.
In addition to Safe Harbor dogs and their owners walking, the 1st Annual
Mayor‘s Holiday Parade will feature floats, marching bands, holiday carolers, Polynesian dancers and Taiko Drummers. KOOL 105.5’s Mo and Sally and Mayor Lois Frankel will lead off the parade. The parade route will end at “Santa Village” where parade watchers can enjoy entertainment, food and more. Safe Harbor will have a booth on display, where the general public can learn more about Safe Harbor, purchase items or make a donation.
If you have adopted an animal from Safe Harbor and would like to participate in the parade, please call 561-747-5311.
BRING A GIFT, ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO BENEFIT SAFE HARBOR Immediate Release Sept. 14, 2006
JUPITER, FL - Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital invites the public to
join them at gift gathering parties held at several locations throughout
Jupiter. In exchange for attending the parties and bringing a gift, the public
will enjoy free food, beverages, giveaways and raffle prizes.
The gifts will be used during Safe Harbor’s Night on the Ark Silent auction,
scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at Abacoa Golf Club.
The public must make reservations with Safe Harbor in advance to attend one,
two or all three of the gift gathering parties. A suitable gift is required for
each location site.
The gift gathering parties will be held at the following locations with dates
and times:
R.J. Gator’s (6390 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter)
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Suggested gift items: sports memorabilia, golf packages, Miami Dolphin, Miami
Heat and Florida Marlin tickets, movie passes, etc.
Starbarks (711 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter)
Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Suggested gift items: Dog and cat gift items, restaurant gift certificates,
home decorations gifts, Starbarks offering 10% discount for a gift purchased on
site.
Aspen Falls Spa & Salon (240 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 108, Jupiter)
Friday, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Suggested gift items: massage, facial, manicure and pedicure gift
certificates, Aspen Falls offering 10% discount for a gift purchased on site,
etc.
Sponsors of the event include Atlanta Bread Company, R.J. Gator’s, Starbarks
and Aspen Falls. For information about the gift gathering parties, and to make
reservations, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
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TRIBUTE TO HURRICANE KATRINA PETS AND OWNERS AT STRUT-A-MUTT May 12, 2006
JUPITER, FL -- On Saturday, May 20, owners and pets will come together
during Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital’s Fourth Annual
Strut-A-Mutt to pay tribute to Hurricane Katrina animals that were rescued and
South Florida families who adopted them. The Strut-A-Mutt will take
place at 8:00 a.m. at the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter. The Hurricane
Katrina Tribute will take place at approximately 10:30 a.m. KOOL
105.5’s Mo and Sally will be on hand for the event.
“We are walking for all the people and pets that perished in last
year’s devastating hurricane that made landfall in the Gulf State Region,”
said Safe Harbor’s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. “Many of the
animals that we recovered after the storm were found in the poorest
regions of Louisiana and Mississippi.”
Last year, Roca and ten members of her staff drove to the Gulf State
Region after Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005. A total
of 20 dogs and 11 cats were brought back to Safe Harbor’s headquarters
to be medically treated, and then placed for adoption.
Approximately ten families who adopted the recovered Hurricane Katrina
dogs and cats will be on hand to share details about life with the
recovered pets.
“These families have such great stories to share about how much they
love these dogs and cats,” said Roca. “It’s a testament to the bond
that happens between an owner and pet, and a reminder to everyone that we
still have many more animals that are looking for loving homes in our
shelter right now.”
To encourage people to adopt a dog or cat from Safe Harbor’s shelter,
anyone who registers for the Strut-A-Mutt will be able to adopt an
animal for $40 versus the regular $80 adoption fee. In addition, anyone
who adopts a Safe Harbor dog or cat on Saturday, May 20 or Sunday, May 21
from Safe Harbor’s shelter or Petsmart in West Palm Beach (2505
Okeechobee Boulevard) will also be entitled to the 50 percent reduction.
The fee to adopt an animal from Safe Harbor covers the spay or neutering
of the animal, microchipping and vaccinations.
Registration for the Strut-A-Mutt costs $35 and includes a pancake and
bagel breakfast and giveaways. Walkers can also register their pets
for a costume contest for $5.00. For more information, please call Safe
Harbor at 561-747-5311 or go online at www.safeharboranimalrescue.com.
SAFE HARBOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HURRICANE KATRINA PETS/OWNERS AT April 26, 2006
FOURTH ANNUAL STRUT-A-MUTT
JUPITER, FL -- On Saturday, May 20, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary &
Hospital will host their Fourth Annual “Strut-A-Mutt” at Abacoa Town
Center. The fun walk/run will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
During the event, Safe Harbor’s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca
and KOOL 105.5’s Mo and Sally will pay tribute to the Hurricane Katrina
dogs and cats, and the South Florida families who adopted them.
In addition, with less than two weeks outside of Hurricane Season
2006, Roca and her staff will have hurricane preparedness advice for owners
to prepare their pets.
On Friday, September 9, 2005, Roca and ten Safe Harbor staff members
drove a convoy with 10,000 pounds of animal supplies to Mississippi and
Louisiana. There, they helped animal rescue organizations search and
recover displaced animals that were left after Hurricane Katrina made
landfall on August 29, 2005.
Thirteen dogs and seven cats were recovered and brought back to Safe
Harbor. On Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, a second convoy armed with 5,000
pounds of animal supplies traveled to the region. An additional seven
dogs and four cats were rescued and brought back.
“At Safe Harbor, we take animal welfare and safety extremely serious,
wherever the animal may be,” said Roca. “We want to say thank you and
pay tribute to the families who stepped forward and adopted these
rescued animals. In addition, we want to recall how these dogs and cats not
only lived in some of the poorest areas in the region, but had endured
one of the most horrific weather disasters of our time.”
Roca adds that poor weather conditions also had a direct negative
effect on the 20th Annual Celebrity Dog Wash.
“Due to Hurricane Wilma, we were forced to postpone the 20th Annual
Celebrity Dog Wash from the weekend of November 5, 2005, to the weekend
of Feb. 11, 2006. Then on that Sunday, Feb. 12, South Florida endured
record low temperatures, which had a devastating effect on our
attendance,” said Roca. “Our sincere hope is that people will register for the
Strut-A-Mutt at $35, secure additional sponsors, and help us recover
some of our financial losses during the Celebrity Dog Wash.”
In addition to the fun walk/run and Hurricane Katrina tribute, Safe
Harbor will also host a pet costume contest, raffle prizes and a
breakfast.
Sponsors of the event include IHOP of Jupiter, Starbarks in Jupiter,
KOOL 105.5 and Starbarks in Jupiter. For more information, please call
Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
“HAWGS FOR DOGS” KICKS OFF THE WEEK
WITH A POKER RUN AND ENDS WITH THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
20TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY DOG WASH January 31, 2006
JUPITER, FL - On Sunday, February 5, the first annual “Hawgs For Dogs”
Poker Run will take place. All proceeds from the event will benefit
Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital, a no-kill animal shelter in
Jupiter.
Registration to the event costs $20 and includes a one-day pass to
Safe Harbor’s 20th Annual Celebrity Dog Wash on Saturday, Feb. 11 and
Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, participants from the “Hawgs For Dogs” Poker Run
will join Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca at the Celebrity Dog Wash
and present Safe Harbor with a check from the proceeds collected a week
earlier during the “Hawgs for Dogs” Poker Run.
Registration to the “Hawgs For Dogs” Poker Run begins at Iron Eagle
Motorcycle Company (821 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) on Feb. 5
from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. All participants will receive one
playing card. The Poker Run will then proceed to four more locations
throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties - the Tiki Waterfront Sea Grill (200
E. 13th Street, Singer Island, Scooter’s (8913 SE Bridge Road, Hobe
Sound) Uncle Mick’s (6671 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) and Nothin Fancy Bar
& Grill (4645 W. Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach).
At each location, players will receive four more playing cards. At
the end of the Poker Run, which concludes at 5:00 p.m. at Nothin Fancy,
the players with the best poker hands will receive cash prizes.
“We are happy to join forces with Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary &
Hospital,” said Jeff Adler, owner of Iron Eagle Motorcycle and one of the
organizers of the event. “Safe Harbor is great organization and we’re
asking all Palm Beach and Martin County bikers to come out and ride for
the animals.”
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
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COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAFE HARBOR’S CELEBRITY DOG WASH January 19, 2006
JUPITER, FL -- After a three month delay due to last year’s Hurricane
Wilma, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital is counting down to
host the 20th Annual Celebrity Dog Wash & Band-Aid Festival. The
Celebrity Dog Wash will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 at
the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the
event will benefit Safe Harbor, a no-kill animal shelter headquartered
in Jupiter.
The national recording artists include the following: On Saturday,
Feb. 11 - The Knack at 6:00 p.m. (“My Sharona, Good Girl’s Don’t”); The
Average White Band at 7:30 p.m. (“Work To Do, Pick Up The Pieces”);
and Loverboy at 9:00 p.m. (“Working For The Weekend, Take Me To The
Top”). On Sunday, Feb. 12 - Aaron Tippin at 4:00 p.m. (You’ve Got to Stand
for Something, Working Man’s PhD). Ft. Pierce’s own country rising
star Blair Lindsey will also perform on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., along with
Nashville mother-daughter sensation, Lucy Angel at 2:30 p.m.
In addition, the following Celebrity Dog Washers have been confirmed:
Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus, West Palm Beach Mayor Lois
Frankel, WZZR’s The Love Doctors, KOOL 105.5’s Mo and Sally, Sunny
104.3’s Sunny Quinn and Grand Funk Railroad’s Don Brewer.
“This is our motto - you can’t really ring in 2006, until you
celebrate the 2005 Celebrity Dog Wash and Band-Aid Festival,” said Safe
Harbor’s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. “Despite the impact Hurricane
Wilma had on all of us, we at Safe Harbor were determined to bring this
festival back to the community, and in the process help our animals in
need.”
The Dog Wash is a two day festival for families and dogs to enjoy
exhibits, pet costume contests, a children’s entertainment area, arts and
craft vendors, international foods, and exhibitions by the West Palm
Beach Fire Department.
Ticket prices in advance are $10 for one day; $17 for two days (which
includes one free dog wash). Tickets at the gate are $12 for one day;
$22 for two days. Advance tickets are now on sale and will run through
Feb. 10 at the following locations: Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary &
Hospital, Chevron Station (Alt. A1A/Indiantown Road, Jupiter), Ocean Magic
(Indiantown Road in Jupiter), The Nail Place (Dixie Highway in
Jupiter), Harley-Davidson of Palm Beach (45th Street in West Palm Beach), and
the West Palm Beach Green Market (Feb. 4).
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2005
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR AARON TIPPIN TO
PERFORM AT SAFE HARBOR’S DOG WASH
JUPITER, FL -- Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital announced today
that national recording artist Aaron Tippin will perform during the
20th Annual Celebrity Dog Wash & Band-Aid Festival. The Dog Wash was
rescheduled in October due to Hurricane Wilma and will now take place on
Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in
downtown West Palm Beach.
Tippin, whose career was launched in 1991 with his patriotic theme
song “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,” will perform on Sunday, Feb. 12
at 4:00 p.m. Other Tippin country music hits include “Kiss This,
Working Man’s PhD, and People Like Us.”
“We are so pleased to have Aaron Tippin agree to be part of our 20th
Annual Celebrity Dog Wash,” said Safe Harbor’s Executive Director
Kay-Lynette Roca. “Mr. Tippin just returned from performing for our U.S.
troops in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Qatar over the Thanksgiving Day
holiday. This kind of patriotism, tied in with helping our animals in need,
I believe is a great combination for everyone to come out and support.”
In addition to Tippin, local country rising star and Ft. Pierce
resident Blair Lindsey will open the Sunday line-up at 1:00 p.m., followed by
mother-daughter Nashville sensations, Lucy Angel at 2:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Feb. 11, 80’s music headliners will perform: The Knack
at 6:00 p.m. (“My Sharona, Good Girl’s Don’t”); The Average White Band
at 7:30 p.m. (“Work To Do, Pick Up The Pieces”); and Loverboy at 9:00
p.m. (“Working For The Weekend, Take Me To The Top”).
The Dog Wash is a two day festival for families and dogs to enjoy
exhibits, pet costume contests, a children’s entertainment area, arts and
craft vendors, international foods, and the opportunity to have your pet
washed by one of the area’s local celebrities. Proceeds from the event
benefit Safe Harbor and their mission to help animals in need.
Ticket prices in advance are $10 for one day; $17 for two days (which
includes one free dog wash). Tickets at the gate are $12 for one day;
$22 for two days. Advance tickets are now on sale and will run through
Feb. 10 at the following locations: Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary &
Hospital, Chevron Station (Alt. A1A/Indiantown Road, Jupiter), Ocean Magic
(Indiantown Road in Jupiter), The Nail Place (Dixie Highway in
Jupiter), Harley-Davidson of Palm Beach (45th Street in West Palm Beach) and
Lake Hardware in Okeechobee.
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
PET SUPPLY DRIVE TO BENEFIT SHELTER PETS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 06, 2005
CONTACT: Tracy McCord
Palm Beach Paw Spa, Inc.
(561) 741-0022 / (561) 346-5302
JUPITER, FL - Throughout the month of December, locals can help out dogs and cats at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital by bringing some well needed pet supplies to the Palm Beach Paw Spa, located in Jupiter’s Pennock Industrial Park . This year the pet residents at Safe Harbor, a not for profit no-kill shelter, are asking for dog, cat, kitten and puppy toys to entertain themselves through the holiday season. If you would like to donate more practical items, the shelter always needs bedding, bath towels, Purina wet and dry food, bleach and paper towels.
"It's important, all year round, that these animals feel loved and supported," said Kay-Lynette Roca, Executive Driector at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital. " Holiday drives like this one give the public a chance to really make a difference in the lives of some very special pets.”
The Palm Beach Paw Spa will begin collecting donations in their lobby on Wednesday, December 7th. The dog daycare and boarding facility will be accepting donations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday until the end of the year. To find the Palm Beach Paw Spa, simply call (561) 741-0022 for directions or check out the map on their Web site at: www.palmbeachpawspa.com.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2005
CHEVRON OF JUPITER LOOKING FOR “COMMUNITY OF
ANGELS” AND ASKING TO HELP SAFE HARBOR
JUPITER, FL - Chevron of Jupiter is asking the community to help them
raise $100,000 over three consecutive weekends in the month of December
for Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital. The “Safe Harbor Angel
Drive” will take place at the Chevron Station on the northeast corner of
Alternate A1A and Indiantown Road (3 North Alternate A1A) in Jupiter.
The Angel Drive will run on the weekends of Dec. 2 and 3, Dec. 9 and
10, and Dec. 16 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The public is invited to stop by this Chevron Station and make a
donation to Safe Harbor. Designated gas pumps will be manned by “Safe
Harbor Angels” who will wash windshields and pump fuel in appreciation for a
donation to Safe Harbor. Additionally for donations of $5.00 or more,
Safe Harbor supporters will receive a free raffle ticket to the 20th
Annual Celebrity Dog Raffle. For donations of $25.00 or more, they will
receive one free weekend pass to the 20th Annual Celebrity Dog,
scheduled for Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 2006.
A giant holiday tree will be on site at the Chevron Station to
indicate the progress of the drive over the three consecutive weekends. The
drive will conclude on Dec. 17 and the public will be notified of the
results on Safe Harbor‘s website at www.safeharboranimalrescue.com.
“Safe Harbor took a serious financial hit this year, having taken in
so many injured and abandoned animals from Hurricanes Katrina and
Wilma,” said Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. “And then in the aftermath
of Wilma, when we had to postpone our biggest financial fundraiser, the
Celebrity Dog Wash, until 2006 , Safe Harbor’s finances are stretched
to the limit. We thank Chevron owners’ George and Monti Shaheen for
their kindness and hope more angels will help Safe Harbor reach our goal of
$100,000.”
Raffle prizes include two round trip tickets anywhere in the United
States on Air Tran Airways (valued at $1,000), a weekend stay at Reunion
Resort in Orlando (valued at $1000) and $500 cash.
In addition to the Angel Drive, on Saturday, Dec. 17, Safe Harbor
will host their Fifth Annual “Home for the Holidays.” Roca believes no
one should be alone during the holidays and she is looking for people
interested in sharing their home with a shelter animal over the holiday
season. The public is invited to visit Safe Harbor from 11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. for holiday music, snacks, soft drinks and photos taken with
Santa Claus.
They are currently 58 dogs and 130 cats available for fostering or
adoption.
For more information about Safe Harbor’s Angel Drive, please call
561-747-5311.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2005
AFTER HURRICANE RITA DELAY, SAFE HARBOR
TO SEND SECOND ANIMAL RECOVERY CONVOY TOMORROW
JUPITER, FL -- On Friday, September 30, at noon, Safe Harbor Animal
Sanctuary & Hospital’s staff members will leave for the Gulf States to
assist in the on-going recovery efforts of displaced animals. This will
be Safe Harbor’s second trip to the region in 21 days. The convoy was
originally scheduled for Friday, September 23, but was called off due
to Hurricane Rita’s threat to the region.
Six staff members and volunteers will leave with more than 5,000
pounds of animal supplies. In addition, they will bring water, Gatorade,
medical scrubs, shirts and jeans to the private animal rescuers who have
been working in the region since Hurricane Katrina hit on Aug. 29.
“We are hearing from our animal rescuer sources that the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving them one more week
to work in the region,” said Safe Harbor’s Executive Director
Kay-Lynette Roca. “We anticipate that our staff will be bringing back up to 30
animals - animals that have been in that region since Aug. 29 with no
food, clean water or medical care.”
During the last recovery effort, 15 dogs and 7 cats traveled 13 hours
with staff members back to Safe Harbor’s headquarters in Jupiter. Four
of the dogs have been adopted and three of the cats are being fostered.
The remainder of the animals are either available for adoption or are
still receiving medical treatments.
Safe Harbor is still accepting financial donations to offset the cost
of caring for these animals. Interested parties who wish to make a
financial contribution to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital can do
so by mailing their donations to 185 E. Indiantown Road, Suite 205,
Jupiter, FL
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
SAFE HARBOR STAFF RETURNS FROM GULF IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATES WITH NEWS OF ANIMAL HOPE AND DESPAIR September 13, 2005
JUPITER, FL -- On Tuesday, September 13, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
& Hospital’s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca held a press
conference describing Safe Harbor’s efforts in aiding displaced animals in the
Gulf States.
Roca and 10 members of her staff returned to Safe Harbor on Tuesday
with 14 dogs and 7 cats from New Orleans. All the animals are
malnourished, and suffering from a host of maladies including shock, dehydration,
diarrhea, and some have various lacerations and sores on their bodies.
The animals are currently under quarantine and will be available for
adoption on a case-by-case basis .
Roca and her staff are planning to return to the Gulf States during
the last week in September to deliver supplies and rescue more animals.
On Friday, September 9, Roca and her staff drove 13 hours to the
ravaged New Orleans area, armed with 10,000 pounds of animal supplies. Once
there, Roca witnessed firsthand the devastation that the people and
their animals have endured since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug.
29. Roca described how other animal rescuers found animals tied to
trees or stakes, or laying on corpses in the middle of flooded streets.
“We (Safe Harbor) have been there for the community during Hurricane
Andrew, Jeanne and Frances, and now this year‘s Katrina,” said Roca.
“What I want to emphasize, if I could, is that we are here to serve the
animals, whether in our own background or in another part of the
country. If you are an animal supporter and share in our mission of giving
these animals hope, please help us - either as a volunteer, through your
donations or financial support.”
Safe Harbor began collecting supplies and money to take to the Gulf
States on Tuesday, September 6 and will run through the week of September
12. Anyone interested in donating supplies, making a financial
contribution or volunteering as a dog walker, can stop by Safe Harbor Animal
Sanctuary & Hospital at 185 E. Indiantown Road. Supplies needed
include: dog and cat food, bird seed, water, manual can openers, blankets,
paper towels, towels, collars, leashes and animal shampoo.
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311.
SAFE HARBOR RECEIVES PROCLAMATIONS IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM COUNTY AND JUPITER May 19, 2005
JUPITER, FL -- On Tuesday, April 5, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital received two proclamations for its 20 years of exemplary service.
The first proclamation was received in the morning from Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus. The second proclamation was received that evening from Town of Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka.
"We are so honored to have the County and the Town recognize our 20 years of service," said Safe Harbor €™s Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. "Our mission has always been to operate as a no-kill animal shelter and provide an effective spay and neuter program. At Safe Harbor, we will continue to provide the very best of services to the community and the abused, abandoned and neglected animals that come into our care."
Safe Harbor began operations in 1985. Since that time, more than 75,000 animals have been altered through Safe Harbor €™s spay/neuter program. In addition, more than 20,000 dogs and cats have been adopted from Safe Harbor €™s shelter.
There are currently 19 dogs and 131 cats available for adoption.
Safe Harbor also provides a variety of services and programs to the community at no- or low-cost including boarding care, obedience training, grief counseling and foster care to those interested in considering adopting a dog or cat. In addition, Safe Harbor assists local and county fire and police units when animals are in need or distressed. Many of Safe Harbor €™s dogs and cats are therapy trained, and are involved in school, hospital and nursing home visits.
On Tuesday, Aug. 9 (10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.), Safe Harbor will be featured on Animal Planet €™s "Miami Animal Cops." During the segment, viewers will watch as a rescued pit bull, named Peanut, is brought from a North Miami-Dade pit bull ring to Safe Harbor to be medically treated, and then trained.
In addition, Safe Harbor will celebrate the 20th Annual Celebrity Dog Wash & Band-Aid Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. Details surrounding the Dog Wash will be available in the next few weeks.
For more information regarding Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital, please call 561-747-5311.
SAFE HARBOR CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AT THE RESORT LOUNGE April 28, 2005
JUPITER, FL -- On Friday, May 6, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital will host their annual Night on The Ark event, now in its 20th year. In addition, the event marks 20 years that Safe Harbor has been serving the citizens and animals of Palm Beach County.
On Tuesday, April 5, Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca received proclamations from the Palm Beach County Commission Office and the Town of Jupiter for its exemplary service over the last two decades.
The event will take place at the Resort Lounge at City Place in West Palm Beach.
Ticket price is $50 per person, and includes two free drinks, heavy hors d €™oeuvres, a silent auction and raffle prizes.
In addition, guests to the event will be served by several celebrity bartenders including Don Brewer, drummer for Grand Funk Railroad, the Rice Brothers, Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5, The Love Doctors from WZZR €™s Real Talk Radio, and Jupiter Councilmen, Bob Friedman.
"We are so excited about this year €™s Night On the Ark for several reasons," said Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. "First we are celebrating Safe Harbor €™s 20 years of being one of the only no-kill animal shelters in the area. In addition, we are hosting the event at one of the most popular night clubs in Palm Beach County right now - the Resort Lounge - where it €™s not unusual to see stars galore. Our event will be no exception."
Some of the silent auction gifts include a two night stay at the Four Seasons Resort, dinner at Morton €™s Steakhouse, a foursome at PGA National Golf Resort, and VIP Passes to the Resort Lounge.
For more information, or to reserve tickets, please call 561-747-5311.
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SAFE HARBOR'S "WALK FOR PATCHES" IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SHEDS LIGHT ON ANIMAL ABUSE MARCH 31, 2005
JUPITER, FLA -- On Saturday, April 16, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital will host their third annual Strut-A-Mutt Fun Walk/Run at Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter. The walk/run will be hosted in honor of "Patches," a severely malnourished and critically abused pit bull, used as part of an illegal gambling ring.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Walkers/runners and their leashed pets will proceed through designated sites around The Abacoa Town Center. Registration is $35 and includes a free breakfast and a t-shirt. Walkers/runners are encouraged to go out and seek additional pledges for their participation.
On Feb. 24, a female driver saw an approximate 1-year old pit bull trying to crawl out of a ditch on Pratt Whitney Road. The dog, now known as Patches, was taken to Safe Harbor and is being treated for malnutrition, a dislocated jaw, and 50 puncture wounds to its face and ears. In addition, the pads of Patches two front feet were chewed off. Used as a "bait" dog, prosthetics will be needed to be built for Patches.
Donors have called Safe Harbor and pledged their financial support after watching and reading about Patches on their local news. Pamela Whitmore and her daughter, Lileh of Boynton Beach raised $350 and AmComp employees in North Palm Beach raised $900.
"We are so grateful to these wonderful, caring people who have committed to helping Patches," said Safe Harbors Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca. "But how many more Patches are out there suffering in ditches, tied to trees, sitting in cages, that we don't even know about? Patches is our beacon in shedding light on animal abuse and pit bull rings and how they have to stop. I encourage everyone to come out and walk for Patches."
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 747-5311.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2005
SAFE HARBOR BEGINS CONVOY
TODAY TO HELP ANIMALS IN MISS.
JUPITER, FL -- Today, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital’s
Executive Director Kay-Lynette Roca and members of her staff will leave to
bring aid to abandoned animals in the Jackson, Mississippi region. A
convoy of four trucks will leave Safe Harbor’s headquarters for the 13
hour trip to the ravaged Gulf Coast region.
Armed with a collection of over 7,000 pounds of supplies and $3,000 in
donations, Roca and her staff will meet members of the Humane Society
of the United States at the Jackson Fairgrounds to help in their efforts
to care for all the displaced animals in the region.
In the collection process, however, Roca said that some of Safe
Harbor’s own resources, such as medical supplies, have been depleted.
“We are so touched by the generosity we have seen to help save the
lives of so many abandoned animals in Mississippi,” said Roca. “Safe
Harbor is committed to helping all animals, whether here in our own
background, or in other parts of the country. We hope more people will hear
our plea and help us in our mission of serving abused, abandoned and
neglected animals.”
The request for financial donations and the collection of supplies
began last Tuesday, September 6 and will run through the week of September
12. Anyone interested in donating supplies or making a financial
contribution can stop by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital at 185 E.
Indiantown Road. Supplies needed include: dog and cat food, bird seed,
water, manual can openers, blankets, paper towels, towels, collars,
leashes and animal shampoo.
For more information, please call Safe Harbor at 561-747-5311; anyone
wishing to interview Kay-Lynette Roca can call 561-379-2043 or
561-310-3224.
