The District Magazine Vol. 2 Issue 5, Winter 2017-18 | Page 35

Become a Monthly Pet Partner As a Monthly Pet Partner, you can help the Humane Society of Tampa Bay save more lives by providing recurring support for their programs. Monthly donations are automatically deducted and donors are eligible for quarterly rewards, including a subscription to Making Tracks. HumaneSocietyTampa.org/ petpartner Join Tampa Tails Tampa Tails is a networking group for young professionals (age 25- 45) who fundraise for the homeless animals at the Society’s shelter through hosted events. Members enjoy access to six Yappy Hours a year, held at Tampa’s trendiest venues, as well as volunteer days at the shelter complete with mimosas In 2016, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay • Saved 8,104 animals, achieving a 96% save rate • Spayed or neutered 13,203 owned pets • Cared for 33,873 owned pets at their veterinary hospital • Trapped/neutered/vaccinated/ returned 5,310 feral and community cats • Gave away 1,368 pet vaccinations in disadvantaged neighborhoods • Gave away 144,580 pounds of pet food to struggling families and homebound citizens • Utilized 72,000 volunteer hours, the equivalent of 35 full-time staff positions and treats. Tampa Tails membership offers a great way to help homeless pets while networking with others who share a passion for helping animals. TampaTails.com Party for Pets! The Humane Society of Tampa Bay holds three major fundraising events every year. Each offers a unique venue and environment for attendees to celebrate and support their mission. Bark in the Park March 24, 2018 11am to 3pm Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Tampa’s oldest and most beloved fundraising walk and pet festival. Participants fundraise online prior to the event then enjoy a day of live music, beer, food trucks, vendors, dog agility activities and pop-up dog park, activities for children, pet costume contests, a 1-mile walk along the river, and more! Sponsorships available. BarkInTheParkTampa.com Island Paws Party April 20, 2018 6pm to 11pm Tampa Garden Club A casual evening along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard with complimentary cocktails, dinner, silent auction, adoptable pets, music, and dancing. Sponsorships available. IslandPawsParty.com Tuxes & Tails October 13, 2018 5:30pm to 12:00am Tampa Convention Center The Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s signature, black-tie gala and biggest event of the year. Guests enjoy a cocktail hour with complimentary wine and beer, more than 60 adoptable pets, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, entertainment including a runway show with adoptable pets, and after party. Sponsorships available. TuxesAndTailsTampa.com The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) has been named a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator since 2008, designated a Platinum Participator with GuideStar, accredited by AAHA, the standard in veterinary excellence, and certified as a Service Enterprise. Shelter and Animal Intake 3607 N Armenia Avenue 813.876.7138 Animal Hospital 3809 N Armenia Avenue 813.870.3304 communications@ humanesocietytampa.org HumaneSocietyTampa.org Volunteer Last year 72,000 hours were given to the animals at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, recognized as a Service Enterprise certified through Points of Light. Though HSTB employs 100+ staff, they rely on volunteers to carry this extra workload equivalent to 35 full- time positions. A variety of roles for all interests and skillsets are available. HumaneSocietyTampa. org/volunteer CONNECT The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has a strong social presence with more than 100,000 Facebook LIKES and active Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts. Supporters can stay up to date on daily happenings at the shelter and hospital through following their profiles. Facebook @humanesocietytampa and @felinegood (dedicated to their feral cat program) Twitter @hum