Humane Society showcases adoptable animals, medical-fund drive and fall fundraising on ‘Pets on Parade’

Sarah Fisher, host of the recorded segment “Pets on Parade,” introduced a Martin County Humane Society showcase of animals available for adoption and a fundraising drive during the program. Fisher said the show featured dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs and encouraged viewers to visit the shelter and the organization’s website for adoption and donation information.

The segment focused on animals in need of homes and on the shelter’s emergency medical fund. “It’s called the poorly drawn pets,” Fisher said, describing an October fundraising campaign in which staff and volunteers draw donors’ pets for a donation; the drive runs Oct. 1–31. Photographer Marty of Critter Picks said shelter calendars are on sale for $25, with proceeds supporting the Humane Society.

The program presented specific adoptable animals and their conditions. A 3-month-old kitten named Ally, who staff said was found in a Chili’s parking lot, was described as shy but warming to people. A playful kitten introduced as “iPhone 16 Pro” was described as suitable for a family with children. Two 2-month-old kittens, Guppy and her sister Minnow, were shown; staff said Guppy arrived with her umbilical cord wrapped around her and was rescued, and Minnow lost a foot when an umbilical cord cut circulation during birth.

Shelter volunteers described Dixie, a young kitten found in an Ollie’s parking lot who arrived with a large gash and an ear wound that has been treated; staff asked viewers to consider donating to the emergency medical fund to cover such care. A rabbit named Johanna, described as about 1 year old and spayed, and a 4-year-old guinea pig, Frederica, who staff said had been left behind by a tenant, were also showcased.

The show included several dogs. Iris, described as a stray that arrived in early July, was presented as active and affectionate. A 10-year-old dog named Dixie was described as calm and well-mannered; staff said her adoption fee had been waived because she is a senior. A 7-month-old puppy called Cinnamon Raisin was described as energetic and eligible for a discounted six-week low-cost training class offered by the shelter. Maggie, a 4-year-old stray found in August, and Nipsey, a 6-year-old, 110-pound dog described as a “gentle giant,” were also featured.

Program participants repeatedly emphasized fostering, donations and surrender options. The host said the shelter accepts surrenders from residents who live within Martin County and that fostering helps animals who need recovery space before adoption. The show listed the shelter’s donation page verbally as “h s t c 1 dot org slash give”; viewers were directed to the Humane Society’s website for donations, calendars and event details.

The segment combined adoption promotion with specific medical and behavioral notes staff said prospective adopters should know: several kittens arrived as strays with wounds or birthing-related injuries, one rabbit recently returned from foster care, and a senior dog’s fee had been waived. Volunteers also encouraged viewers to consider fostering or donating to cover emergency medical treatment.

The program closed with a reminder to visit the shelter and its online adoptable-pets listings. “Please come visit us, and you can go on our website to see all of our upcoming events in Adoptable Pets,” Fisher said, ending the segment.