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2014, Save A Pet
Florida held its first Annual Fund Raising Event “A NIGHT OF
MUSIC & SONG” in a packed audience At the Vera Lea Rinker
Hall, Palm Beach Atlantic University. Selections from
famous Operas, musical theater and classical piano was
performed & Surrounded by over 130 supporters, including
philanthropists, members of animal welfare groups from Palm
Beach to Jupiter & Wellington, New York & Canada. The slide
presentation was put together by Ms. Arrigo who pictured
with music a wonderful tribute to all of the pets that were
helped by Save A Pet in 2013. The opening could not begin
without a walk on by the lovely “BELLA” paralyzed at one
time but now walking onto our stage with her pink wheels
purchased by Save A Pet. Bella was the star attraction and
warmed our Hearts. Entertainment for the evening consisted
of Dean Peterson, an Operatic Bass, Birgit Fioravante,
Soprano, Dr. Xavier F. Garcia, Bartone, Dr. Robin Arrigo,
Professor of Piano, Dr. Suzanne Galer, Soprano, Edgar
Miguel Abreu, Tenor, Sofia Rodriquez-Porcel from the
American Musical & Dramatic Academy, & Dr. Joshua
Broadwater, Piano Player.
Act 1 included:
Verdi, Mozart, Delibes, Giordano,Donzetti, Lecuona, Lehar,
Lloyd Webber.
Act 2 included:
Liszt, Loesser, Schonberg, Jones & Schmidt, N. H. Brown,
Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Foster, Sager, Testa
& Renis, Wright & Forrest, Bernstein.
Boards Members:
Kathy Wells, John Mercer, Debra Tomarin, Renee Morrison, Dr.
Xavier F. Garcia, Rena Petrunova would like to thank all
those who donated to Save A Pet so our programs can
continue. We enjoyed spending the evening with you and know
in your heart that you made the right choice by supporting
us! The animals thank you from the bottom of their hearts
too! God Bless You! As well “YOUNG FRIENDS OF SAVE A PET”
A newly formed group of high school students who desire to
become veterinarians under the director of Dr. Eric
Schnirman and assisted by Dr. Karen Illel and Ana Barreto
were the volunteers for the evening. Their names are as
follows as they deserve much praise for their hard work &
dedication to Save A Pet. We look forward to a great working
relationship with our Young Friends of Save A Pet!
Young Friends of Save A Pet and Dr. Eric Schnirman
Allison O’Driscoll,
Alyssa Nelson, Brittany Nelson, Carli Taudien, Daniela
Jaramillo, Danielle Tuanda, Gillian Kruisland, Hailey
Fabacher, Jasmine Cano, Jessica Fields, Megan Stiles,
Nefertari Charles, Nikole Andre, Oriana Fernandez, Alejandra
Gutierrez, Alexandra Luce, Alexia Gretzula, Ali Bowlby,
Benee Bernardo, Danie Rocco, Haley Boodheshwar, Jenna Bonura,
Kaitlyn Rivers, Loren Ayres, Madie Outlaw, Nick Russo,
Rebakah Galloway, Oceanna Schnirman, Paige Adams, Shani
Scwartz, Tahira McDaniel, Zach Goldstein, Karolina
Perez-Olsson, Mary Murphy, Gabriella Rivas, Analisa Ruiz,
Andrea Swope, Cheyanne Ornelas, Martina Gil.
Founded in 1978,
Save A Pet Florida has rescued, rehabilitated, sterilized
and vaccinated over 30,000 animals. In 2013 our
Trap/Neuter/Return program sterilized and vaccinated over
400 homeless community cats. We also provided daily food &
water to those cats. In 2013 our Veterinary Aid Program
provided financial assistance to 47 low income people who’s
pets were injured & needed
emergency care.
A Night of Music &
Song could not have taken place without the generous support
of all of our sponsors:
Chowder Heads,
LaserMedica, Bruce Dooley, MD (Advanced Natural Medicine)
Driftwood Plaza
(Jupiter), The Palm Beach Pops, Bob Lappin, The Magical
Animal,
Michael J. Scherb,
D.M.D, White Gate Farms & many other generous supporters.
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