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Palm City shelter showcases adoptable animals, seeks donations and hospice volunteers
Summary
Sarah Fisher, host of Pets on Parade at the Palm City shelter, introduced more than a dozen animals available for adoption, promoted fundraising drives including a "Christmas in July" campaign and a 70K-in-70-days appeal, and asked the public to donate via text or attend upcoming events such as the Pup Crawl.
Sarah Fisher, show host for Pets on Parade at the Palm City shelter, used the program to showcase more than a dozen animals available for adoption and to promote several fundraising and volunteer drives. "If anyone's interested in donating, they can, text to give pets, the word pets, to (512) 920-5521," Fisher said, giving the program's donation number.
The shelter highlighted kittens, adult cats, rabbits and dogs — many presented by shelter staff and volunteers — and described animals' ages, medical histories and temperament to prospective adopters. Guest Kira, identified on the program as the shelter's fundraising and marketing ambassador, joined Fisher in describing the shelter's campaigns and outreach work.
The program combined adoption appeals with fundraising events. Fisher described a "Christmas in July" giving campaign that offers letter-writing and other donor incentives, and a 70K-in-70-days effort timed to the shelter's 70th anniversary. She said the campaigns will fund "medical care and housing and TLC for our shelter animals." The show also promoted the annual Pup Crawl in downtown Stewart, a bar‑crawl fundraiser where dogs and owners visit participating establishments; Fisher said the event is scheduled for Aug. 2 and that proceeds go to the shelter.
Handlers and volunteers introduced individual animals and gave short, factual summaries of each animal's situation. For example, staff member Tracy said the kitten Luna Marie "came to us at 1 week old. She had a severe eye infection, and she's recovering," while volunteer Gina described Jumper's healed facial injury and the shelter's around‑the‑clock veterinary care. Laura introduced Bandit, a 2‑month‑old stray, as "very energetic and wants to play," and Sherry presented Verity, a 2‑year‑old rabbit described as "the softest, sweetest bunny" who had been surrendered by an owner.
The program also asked the public to consider hospice or foster homes for elderly animals with medical needs. Alyssa described Butterbean as "a 12 year old male, and he actually has cancer. He's looking for a hospice home," and said the shelter had performed dental work to improve his comfort.
Fisher gave concrete instructions for donating: "Text to give pets, the word pets, to (512) 920-5521. And if you text that number, then you're gonna get a link, and you'll be able to donate, and all those donations go directly back to the animals in our care." She also told viewers to check the shelter website for details and ticket sales for the Pup Crawl.
The program closed with a general appeal: "We have plenty more at our shelter in Palm City. So please stop by, visit us, and give a loving home to an animal in need," Fisher said.
The show presented animals' conditions, ages and behavioral notes for prospective adopters and asked the public to support shelter operations through donations, event participation and fostering.
