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Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
Fifty boats were entered into the annual North Palm
Beach Anchorage Aweigh fishing tournament with inshore
and offshore prizes.
This event was for the whole family with junior and adult
divisions. There was also a Kids’ Fishing Derby at the park
from 2 to 3 p.m.
Prizes were awarded after the event at a family-friendly
barbecue.
Sponsors included: Farmer’s Table, Cod & Capers
Seafood, La Bamba Restaurant, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Sea
Tow, Heritage ’76 Corp., Isiminger & Stubbs Engineering,
Kauff’s Signs and more.

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Due to his condition, Charlie would no longer be able to Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, August 2021 perform what was needed of him as a service dog, so he was
forced into early retirement. Since the owner was in need of Boo Boo
“For the Love of Animals” a fully capable service dog, we decided to take in Charlie and Baby Boo Boo came to
features real stories happening get him the help he deserved. Furry Friends after her owner
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We We were able to get a generous donor to sponsor Charlie’s passed away suddenly. She
are The Humane Society of hip replacement. Charlie was an excellent patient and responded is very sweet and has been
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the well to the surgery. He was well taken care of by one of our in a home her entire life,14
only no-kill shelter open to the employees as their foster dog while he recovered from surgery. years! Boo Boo is shy and
public in northern Palm Beach In an attempt to get Charlie a fulltime forever home, we took reserved but very loving.
County. We’ve been rescuing, to social media with a video plea for adopters. She loves this specific pillow
rehabilitating, and re-homing It worked! A veteran, with a family of her own, saw Charlie as well as a good nook to
the homeless animals in our on facebook and knew in her heart that she was the person for hide. Boo Boo would make
community for more than 30 Charlie. You see, they had met Charlie once before at our facility a fantastic companion to
years. Our not for profit 501c3 years ago, and once they saw his video, immediately contacted anyone looking to add a
organization consists of our us. Only one problem, the family lives in the Northeast! feline friend to their lives!
Jupiter based Adoption Center, Again, thanks to our amazing supporters, we were able to Come visit her at our Ranch
Veterinary Clinic (open to the have Charlie transported to the Northeast where he will live a in Palm City!
public), Thrift Boutique, and life of full time companionship. Although it will take quite a
Palm City Ranch. bit more time for Charlie to fully recover, he can swim in the Waylon
lake, walk in the brisk Northern air and spend lazy days cuddled My name is Waylon and
up on the couch with his new family. I am 3 years old. I am a
Charlie, a friendly 5 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois mix was very fun and active fellow.
once heavily depended on as a service dog to a war veteran. I LOVE to go for walks
The veteran, concerned that Charlie looked to be in pain, took and will make an excellent
him in to Furry Friends to have him checked out. Our team of walking partner; 10,000
Veterinarians diagnosed him with hip dysplasia, and would steps is easy breezy for me!
unfortunately need a total right hip replacement. I am best suited for a home
with older children as I have
loads of energy and I can be
shy at first introduction. My
friends say I would make
an excellent boating dog as
well. I am crate and house trained and I would love an active
human of my own to go on adventures with and of course
watch some Netflix. Ideally I prefer a human who works from
home - isn’t that the norm these days?

Charlie, enjoying his new home up North.

The new owners, both Marines, are certain that everything
happens when it is supposed to happen. To them it is no
coincidence that Charlie arrived to them shortly after the
incidents in Kabul. Once again, Charlie will be there to comfort
two more American Heros.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for
the LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President
Service dog Charlie, before hip dysplasia diagnosis. Paid Advertisement