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PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Animal Rescue Ribbon-cutting Ceremony


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. November 5, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Animal Rescue Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
Nathan Benderson with Megan Hannon
Nathan Benderson with Megan Hannon
The Benderson family came out in full force. Pictured are Gina, Shawn, Nathan, Lori and Sarah Benderson.
The Benderson family came out in full force. Pictured are Gina, Shawn, Nathan, Lori and Sarah Benderson.
Darlene and Scott Williams came out to support the rescue.
Darlene and Scott Williams came out to support the rescue.
Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby with Jean Peelen and Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore.
Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby with Jean Peelen and Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore.
Lauren, Kelly and Thomas Wootten with Jessica and Reef McMaster
Lauren, Kelly and Thomas Wootten with Jessica and Reef McMaster
Saddie is one of many dogs available for adoption.
Saddie is one of many dogs available for adoption.
Karen Lee made friends with Howie.
Karen Lee made friends with Howie.
Sheldon was adopted by Don and Robin Slate.
Sheldon was adopted by Don and Robin Slate.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at noon.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at noon.
Anne Virag held Carla, owned by Nathan Benderson, during the ceremony.
Anne Virag held Carla, owned by Nathan Benderson, during the ceremony.
Hilda Dietter brought out her dog, Chip.
Hilda Dietter brought out her dog, Chip.
Jay Crawley brought out his adopted dog, Noname.
Jay Crawley brought out his adopted dog, Noname.
Mark Thomas, Cam McCarthy and Cathy Carrubba are volunteers with Honor.
Mark Thomas, Cam McCarthy and Cathy Carrubba are volunteers with Honor.

 

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