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Humane Society of the Treasure Coast spotlights adoptable animals, grooming day and March gala
Summary
The shelter’s "Pets on Parade" episode showcased cats, dogs, rabbits and small animals available for adoption in Palm City and promoted a low-cost grooming day for rabbits and guinea pigs on Feb. 8 and the Paulson Claws Gala on March 8 at the Pittenger Center.
Hosts at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City presented "Pets on Parade," showcasing a range of adoptable animals and announcing two upcoming events: a low-cost rabbit and guinea pig grooming day on Feb. 8 and the Paulson Claws Gala on March 8 at the Pittenger Center.
The program displayed several individual animals with brief notes about age, history and temperament. Among them: Hunter, a 3-year-old polydactyl cat described as “the most loving, adorable little girl” who sits on laps; Caden, a roughly 1-year-old male cat brought in as a stray; Kat Benatar, a 2-year‑old female stray that had growths surgically removed and was wearing a promotional outfit from sponsor Monterey Animal Clinic; Rooney and Vork, a bonded pair of guinea pigs left in a crate outside the shelter in early January; sisters brought in from a hoarding case in Sarasota who remained less socialized after a 75-day medical foster; Bourbon, a 6-year-old male found starved in a backyard who has since gained weight; Fifi, a 15-year-old dog surrendered because of landlord issues; Nana Betty, a roughly 4-pound teacup chihuahua that arrived underweight; Biggie, a 7-year-old male whose owner was in ill health; and Jackson, a 10½-year-old standard poodle described as potty trained and knowing basic commands.
Shelter staff described temperament and care history for each animal but did not report any formal adoption outcomes on the program. The hosts repeatedly invited viewers to visit the Palm City shelter to see animals in person.
The episode also promoted two upcoming events and fundraising efforts. The shelter will hold a "Clean and Preen" grooming day for rabbits and guinea pigs on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; tickets are available on the shelter website. Staff described a tiered pricing structure: a "glam" package (all services) for $25 and a basic nail trim for $5. Photographer Critter Picks was announced as a volunteer photographer who will take before-and-after photos at the event. The Paulson Claws Gala, the shelter’s largest annual fundraiser, is scheduled for March 8 at the Pittenger Center; the program identified it as the shelter’s 70th‑anniversary gala with dining, music and auctions and said tickets are on sale.
Contact details and web ticketing information were mentioned but not printed on air during the recording; the hosts directed viewers to the shelter website for ticket purchase and additional event details.
The program emphasized that many animals remain available at the Palm City location and encouraged adoption or attendance at events that support shelter operations and medical care.
