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Community News

Section B

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s Sixth Annual

Wine In The Wild Fundraiser A Resounding Success

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated its Sixth Annual
Wine in the Wild fundraising event, an enchanting evening
under the stars at the nonprofit’s new Jupiter Farms campus
filled with craft cocktails, savory snacks, a live and silent
auction, and meet-and-greets with the organization’s animal
ambassadors who call the sanctuary home.
Over 350 dedicated donors gathered at the facility,
wandering along the sanctuary’s paved nature trails and
enjoying over a dozen food and beverage stations on the path.
From imported wines and craft beers to specialty cocktails –
including the Honey Drop, made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka,
honey syrup, orange bitters, and fresh lemon juice, and the Palm
Beach Spritz, featuring the locally-owned Munyon’s Paw-Paw
Premium Florida Liqueur – the stations were paired with small
bites such as grilled marinated shrimp, miniature carne asada
tacos, charcuterie skewers, and Maryland-style crab cakes. Cristie Pela and Laura Ferrick

Sarah Beattie and Astrid, the red-tailed hawk
Marvin and Marianne Guerra, Amy Kight, Sylvana and Jessica Duhon, Ashleigh Walters, Katherine Shattow, Nicole
Murray Klein Newsted, Heather Johnston Busch Wildlife on page 22
The Pet Cottage Wins $10,000

In Great Charity Challenge Pet Parade

Southeast Equestrian Takes First

Place, Bringing The Mission Of
The Pet Cottage To Life

The Pet Cottage is thrilled to announce that its incredible
team, led by Southeast Equestrian, won first place in the Great
Charity Challenge’s highly anticipated pet parade, securing
a $10,000 prize to support the organization’s mission of
providing lifelong care for pets in need.

With outstanding creativity and heart, the Southeast The Great Charity Challenge, hosted annually at
Equestrian team brought The Pet Cottage’s mission to life the Winter Equestrian Festival, brings the equestrian
in a visually stunning way. The parade entry featured: community together to support local charities, with
• Children dressed as seniors, walking alongside millions of dollars awarded to deserving organizations.
beloved pets The Pet Cottage is honored to have been a part of this
• A miniature replica of The Cottage, complete with impactful event and deeply appreciates the support of all
a real dog inside, symbolizing the safe and loving homes who made this victory possible.
the organization provides For more information about The Pet Cottage and how
• Adorable miniature horses, adding a magical touch to support its mission, please visit www.thepetcottage.org.
to the performance About The Pet Cottage
• Incredible teamwork and leadership, making this The Pet Cottage is a nonprofit organization dedicated
inspiring vision a reality to providing lifelong care for pets who have lost their
“This was such a beautiful and joyful moment for The humans due to death, disability, or deployment. Through
Pet Cottage,” said Lisa Gendal, Chairman of the Board. its unique guardian program, The Pet Cottage places these
“We are incredibly grateful to Southeast Equestrian for pets with Forever Guardians, providing companionship
their dedication, talent, and generosity in representing our and purpose for seniors while ensuring the pets receive
mission so beautifully. Winning this award means even love and stability for the rest of their lives.
more resources for the pets and people we serve, and we
couldn’t be more excited!”