When Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue brings a dog to a public event, it’s often that dog’s lucky day.
“We almost always have applications (to adopt) for that dog the next day, and mostly by 11 a.m. when we open,” Marketing Manager Lacy Landers said.
That likely was good news for Karsyn and Meeks, a pair of 2-month-old mixed breed puppies, who were brought to Barks and Brews on July 8 at The Green at UTC.
The monthly fundraiser’s theme for the evening was Christmas in July.
Most of the attendees brought a dog or two with them. Landers said Christmas in July is one of the most popular Barks and Brews events.
Each year, the summer version of Santa, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, welcomes dogs to sit on his lap for a photo.
Meeks is 2 months old and up for adoption.
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Sarasota's Nino, 2, and Natalie Sera check out the puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center.
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Jhaynih Badio, 2, and Jayden Badio, 10, are visiting from Boston with their dog Shilo.
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Braden Woods David and Linda Foxlow sit with their 3-year-old golden retriever Macy.
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Bradenton's Susan Staton, Lucy the Pekingese and Carla Smith attend Barks and Brews at UTC July 8.
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Kathy Zimmer and Raigo, a Chinese crested dog, are new to Sarasota from Fort Lauderdale.
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Bradenton's Alison Daymon and Morgan Walters get into the spirit of Barks and Brews with a cocktail in one hand and a dog in the other.
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Lisa Mathews volunteers for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center. Lacy Landers is the marketing manager.
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Lakewood Ranch's Megan Hampton is not considering adoption because she has enough dogs at home, but she is considering volunteering for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center.
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Zoey is from Sarasota and perfectly behaved.
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Sarasota's Stromboli, 100 pounds, and Taiga, 160 pounds, are gentle giants.
Lesley Dwyer is a staff writer for East County and a graduate of the University of South Florida. After earning a bachelor’s degree in professional and technical writing, she freelanced for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Lesley has lived in the Sarasota area for over 25 years.
