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Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 12:20 p.m. June 11, 2017
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The threat of rain couldn't dampen the festivities at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota on June 10. 

Despite a slight venue change from the parking lot to parking garage, the hospital hosted a carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs. 

Children were treated to games and crafts while the carnival's four-legged attendees cooled off in inflatable pools and mingled with their newfound furry friends. 

 

Delilah Ranceful and April Ranceful
Delilah Ranceful and April Ranceful
Michael Kern enjoys a snow cone at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Michael Kern enjoys a snow cone at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Ozzy cools off during the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Ozzy cools off during the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Curtis McBurnie and Alana McBurnie
Curtis McBurnie and Alana McBurnie
Gunnar, Rachel and Gracie Franzen
Gunnar, Rachel and Gracie Franzen
Children picked from paw-sitive prizes after playing games at the  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Children picked from paw-sitive prizes after playing games at the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Jake Caraballo plays the bag toss game at the  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Jake Caraballo plays the bag toss game at the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Hannah Meade, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota CEO Bob Meade and Pamela Meade pose at  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Hannah Meade, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota CEO Bob Meade and Pamela Meade pose at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
The Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Southeastern Guide Dog superhero Doc greeted guests to the event.
The Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Southeastern Guide Dog superhero Doc greeted guests to the event.
Mac waits for a treat from his owner during the  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Mac waits for a treat from his owner during the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Emma Kirby poses with Zeus during the  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Emma Kirby poses with Zeus during the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
June Faunce poses with T-Bear during the  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.
June Faunce poses with T-Bear during the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota's carnival benefiting the Southeastern Guide Dogs.

 

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