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WELLINGTON, FL – A night of
generosity unfolded as nearly 80 guests from Wellington
and Palm Beach gathered to honor man's best friend at
the American Humane Pups4Patriots Cocktail Party on
January 11, held at the National Polo Center in
Wellington, Florida.
This program offers critical support to U.S. Armed
Forces through the provision of life-saving service dogs
for veterans grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress or
Traumatic Brain Injury.
The event
featured inspirational remarks from Dr. Robin Ganzert,
the President and CEO of American Humane, who took the
opportunity to extend recognition to Philanthropist Lois
Pope, founder of the Lois Pope Life Center for Military
Affairs which includes the Pups4Patriots program. In
another poignant moment, the Humane Hero Award was
presented to Coleman Natural Foods for their steadfast
commitment and support of American Humane and the
Pups4Patriots program.
Dr. Robin
Ganzert stated, “Many veterans struggle with
post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injuries. For
some, medications and therapists are simply not enough
to help restore a sense of normalcy. There is no pill or
therapy session that can put a smile on a vet’s face
like a wagging tail. We want every veteran to know that
they do not need to face this battle alone. Man’s best
friend can help.”
To date, the
Pups4Patriots program has delivered 207 healing leashes
into the hands of U.S. military veterans – all at no
cost to them, thanks to the generous support of
dedicated donors who recognize the impact of this
program.
About American
Humane
American Humane
is the United States’ first national humane organization
and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare,
helping to ensure the humane treatment of more than one
billion animals across the globe each year.
Founded in 1877, American Humane has been First to
Serve™ the cause of animals and for 145 years has been
at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the
humane movement.
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