Page 7 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '24

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Bunfest Attracts Hundreds Of Joellen Schillaci, an animal Apex Pavers & Pools, Monterey Animal Clinic, TCPalm,
blessing delivered by Unity
Oxbow Animal Health and Supreme Petfoods generously
Critter Lovers And Raises Funds of Stuart Prayer Chaplain sponsored Bunfest.
Jerry Petell, a Rainbow Photos by Doreen Poreba
Some 400 people and 40 critters enjoyed the 13th Annual Bridge Memorial, bidding
Southeast Bunfest, organized by the Humane Society of the on over 25 raffle items and
Treasure Coast, held at The Flagler Center of Stuart on April musical entertainment from
27. Bunfest is the largest event entirely dedicated to critters D.J. Kyrell. Morocco’s
in the Southeast United States. The event raised more than Tacos and Shark Shack also
$8,000, which will benefit the Palm City’s shelter animals. were on site accommodating
During the event, one bunny found it’s “fur-ever” home. guests.
Bunfest also provided an opportunity for guests to bring their “Bunfest is a true family
own rabbit or guinea pig for fun activities. They included event with activities for all Jennifer Gonzalez with her
grooming by Space Coast Bunnies and getting creative glamour ages,” said Sarah Fisher, pet bunny, Herb
photos by Critter Pics. Four educational seminars also were held. communications manager of
Additional special features of this one-day educational, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. “Our attendance
family-fun event included a Hop ‘n’ Flop Shop, a Kid’s Zone was steady for most of the day, which reinforces the need and Sue Park and Tracy Steffen greeted guests at Bunfest.
sponsored by Little Medical School, face painting courtesy of desire for this type of event.”

Event Coordinator Alyssa Bean stands next to Unity of Stuart
Prayer Chaplain Jerry Petell as he delivers an animal blessing.

Heidi Knight and Henry
Knight participating in a Angela Miranda of Oxbow,
dance contest at Bunfest. one of the Bunfest sponsors

Posing with the bunnies: Lynn and Kevin McMahon, Mandy
and John Coleman

Sarah Fisher gives a demonstration using the Bunfest mascot
during an educational seminar.

See answer in this paper. Stacey Taylor and Jodie Williams of Supreme Pet Foods, one
of the Bunfest sponsors