Longboaters met some of the current residents at the Humane Society of Longboat Key headquarters for the latest Off the Clock social on April 29, including Light. Light is a member of the "Hidden Gem Club" and promises to light up a room for his future adoptive family.
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Animal-lovers at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest Off the Clock social were in for a treat.
Attendees took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Humane Society of Sarasota County facilities April 29 at the meetup sponsored by DOGPerfect.
Executive Director Connie Boros welcomed guests with the help of her newly adopted dog, Poncho.
Boros highlighted several upcoming events, including a May 16 adoption event with the Sarasota Police Department and Nov. 6 "Unleased in the Kitchen" interactive dinner at Michael's On East.
This is the first time the humane society is holding an interactive dining experience with a chef-inspired, multicourse meal.
Boros thanked attendees for their support of the no-kill shelter.
"The actual cost for us to save a life is $1,490," she said. "We charge anywhere from $50 to $300 for an adoption. So, we really rely on community support and partnerships to continue doing the good work that we do."
At the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's April 29 Off the Clock meetup, Humane Society of Sarasota County Executive Director Connie Boros introduces members to her newly adopted dog, Poncho. Chamber member Andrew Vac welcomed guests before they toured the facilities.
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Patrick Casenhiser, Amy Torrington, Beth Robertson and Deanna Mesghali attend the April 29 Off the Clock meetup at the Humane Society of Sarasota County headquarters.
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Heather Cleary says hello to Florence, a resident at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, at the April 29 Off the Clock meetup.
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Staff at the Humane Society of Sarasota County showcased the black cats adoptable through the "Empty the Shelters" campaign running through May 16.
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Humane Society of Sarasota County Executive Director Connie Boros leads a tour of the outdoor facilities at the Sarasota headquarters.
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Logan Dorsey and Katlyn Deak peer at some of the cats getting ready to be adopted at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
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At the same time that guests from the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce check out the adoptable animals at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, Eddy the dog just as curiously checks them out.
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Off the Clock attendees brought treats to donate to the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
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Linda Emery, Tracy Bell and Grace Harvey share information about DOGPerfect's products and services for pets. The newly franchising business sponsored the Off the Clock social on April 29 at the Humane Society of Sarasota County facilities.
Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.
