- April 18, 2024
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Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
Lakewood Ranch's Daniel Rees, Crit Reddick and Michael Stone, joined Middlesbrough, England's Paul Whatmore to support Putts Fore Mutts.
Stitch and Jen Horvat didn't seem to mind the windy conditions at Putts Fore Mutts.
Humane Society Secretary Linda Dirk bids on a silent auction item after the golfers finish their rounds.
Lakewood Ranch's Alice Young, Dave Young and Jill Wellinger get ready to board their carts and head out on the course.
Volunteer Tricia Yandel plays with Jackson, a 1 1/2-year-old Chihuahua-Pug mix.
Humane Society volunteer Susan Groves keeps Conley, a 14-month old mix, busy during Putts Fore Mutts.
Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge dons a dog mascot costume, which had the real variety somewhat confused.
Humane Society Chair Susan Giroux is hoping to find a home for Lily, a 2-year-old Wheaten-Bichon mix.
Sue Morrison, a Lakewood Ranch Humane Society volunteer, shows off Sammy, a 1-year-old, Chihuahua who is available for adoption.
Tricia Yandel, a volunteer at the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society, summed up what goes on at the nonprofit before approximately 80 golfers teed off Oct. 29 in the annual Putts Fore Mutts fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
"We walk them, we feed them and we love them," Yandel said.
Despite getting those key contributions from its volunteers, the Humane Society does need funds to run its program. That's why Putts Fore Mutts is so important.
"This is our major fundraiser of the year," said Treasurer Christine Legge. "It keeps us in business."
But Legge said the golfers don't need to be concerned. They can concentrate on their game, along with plenty of food and beverages that went along with the event.
"It's supposed to be a fun-filled time, and I think the guys and girls here know that," Legge said.
Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger, who was playing in the event, confirmed that thought as she doesn't think that much about pets.
"I am here to play golf with some of my best friends," she said.
