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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League launches Spring Break Day Camp 2023 to teach how to be a responsible Pet Parent

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 7, 2023) Looking for a fun way for your kids to spend Spring Break? Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is excited to host Spring Break Day Camp 2023 beginning Monday, March 20 through Friday, March 24 for children ages 8-14. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 22nd Annual Walk for the Animals Raised Over $100,000 for Homeless & Neglected Animals

West Palm Beach, FL- (March 6, 2023) Hundreds of passionate animal lovers gathered for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 22nd Annual Walk for the Animals, supported by Barry Crown, to raise money for the lost and homeless and unwanted pets. The largest pet-friendly walk in Palm Beach County occurred on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach and raised over $100,000. Click here to read more.

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Find Your Furry Forever Valentine at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League - Join Us for Canine and Feline Speed Dating Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (February 8, 2023) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is feeling the love as Valentine's Day quickly approaches! On Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12, Peggy Adams is hosting a special Speed Dating event to help potential adopters find their “furry” Valentine! This event aims to help animals who have been waiting over 90 days at Peggy Adams find their forever home and family. Click here to read more. 

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Announces Jane Tomsich as Director of Operations

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (February 3, 2023) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League announces Jane Tomsich, CAWA, as the organization’s new Director of Operations. Click here to read more. 

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National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (January 26, 2023) – Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League received a $35,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love this past June in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Palm Beach County. Support of this magnitude will have a huge impact on many critical programs and services, allowing Peggy Adams to rescue and provide compassionate care to thousands of animals every year. This grant helps fund Peggy Adams’ animal sheltering costs, spay/neuter/TNVR surgeries, their Wellness Clinic and Peggy’s Pantry community pet food bank. Click here to read more.

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Calling all Superheroes! Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 22nd Annual Walk for the Animals is Scheduled for

Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach

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West Palm Beach, FL- (January 16, 2023) To raise money for lost, homeless and unwanted pets, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will host its 22nd Annual Walk for the Animals supported by Barry Crown. The largest pet-friendly walk in Palm Beach County will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Meyer Amphitheatre (104 Datura Street) in West Palm Beach.  Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Hosted a Free TNVR Spay Day - Nearly 500 Palm Beach County Free-Roaming Community Cats Were Spayed or Neutered in Preparation of “Kitten Season”

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (January 20, 2023) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League recently held a TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) Spay Day on January 7, 2023. Over 130 people brought in 422 cats for this free TNVR surgery. Click here to read more. 

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to Hold Free TNVR Spay Day on January 7, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 20, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is holding a TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) Spay Day on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The goal is to spay/neuter 500 Palm Beach County free-roaming community cats. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 51st Annual Christmas Ball Raises over $900,000 to Help Save the Lives of Homeless, Neglected, and Injured Animals

PALM BEACH, FL (December 13, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League hosted its 51st Annual Christmas Ball on December 8 at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. This elegant holiday affair supported the mission of saving the lives of homeless, neglected, and injured dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Pauline Pitt, a devoted Peggy Adams supporter and board member, once again served as Chairwoman. Click here to read more.

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Lilly Pulitzer Palm Beach Launches Lilly Birthday Collection with Young Friends of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

PALM BEACH, FL (November 15, 2022) Lilly Pulitzer welcomed The Young Friends of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to their Palm Beach boutique on November 3, 2022, for cocktails to launch the limited edition Lilly Birthday Collection and kick off the upcoming Young Friends of Peggy Adams Party Animal Gala. Click here to read more.

9th Annual Countdown 2 Zero Pet Adoption Event Found 224 Animals Forever Homes!

Palm Beach County, FL- (October 13, 2022) Each year, local animal rescue groups join together for the
Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event - Palm Beach County’s (PBC) in an effort to save the lives of hundreds of animals.

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and PBC’s Public Safety Department Division Animal Care & Control (PBCACC) opened its doors on September 24 to host local rescues for the day long C2Z kick-off event. Both campuses were filled with adorable, adoptable animals looking for homes. Adoption promotions and specials continued at each individual shelter and/or rescue organization through October 1, 2022, and an impressive 224 animals found new homes during this week-long adoption event.  Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Announces Sue Berry as CEO

West Palm Beach, FL- (October 11, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is pleased to formally announce that Sue Berry, CAWA, is the Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit animal rescue organization. Click here to read more.

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Young Friends of Peggy Adams Host Third “Party Animal” Gala

PALM BEACH, FL (SEPTEMBER 29, 2022) The Young Friends of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will host their third annual Party Animal Gala at the Flagler Museum on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Themed Jungle Chic, guests are invited for an unforgettable night of dining and entertainment.  Proceeds will go directly to support the naming of The Young Friends Animal Care & Recovery Room in the newly renovated Jane & Robert Grace Pavilion.  Click here to read more.

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HOWL-O-WEEN FUN AT PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE - Saturday, October 22 beginning at 10 am

WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (OCTOBER 6, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is scheduled to host some Howl-O-Ween fun on Saturday, October 22, to support awareness of their long-time residents in search of a forever home. This event offers kids a safe place to trunk or treat in their Halloween costumes (which are optional), and the opportunity to learn more about all the amazing shelter pets currently at Peggy Adams. Click here to read more.

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Due to Hurricane Ian, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to Assist with Transport of Nearly 100 Dogs and Cats from the Gulf Coast - 57 arrive at Peggy Adams

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (September 30, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is stepping in to provide emergency relief to a shelter on the Gulf Coast that was dramatically impacted by Hurricane Ian. A portion of the shelter’s roof was lost during the devastating storm, and they are currently without power. This transport, in collaboration with Best Friends Animal Society, will save close to 100 adoptable animals from Gulf Coast Humane Society. Peggy Adams’ staff traveled with four of their vehicles to the west coast at 6am this morning and are expected to arrive back at in West Palm Beach (3200 N. Military Trail) at 1pm. Via this transport, 37 cats and 20 dogs will be arriving at Peggy Adams with the remainder going to another local Palm Beach County rescue. Click here to read more.

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Spred the Dub Hosts the Annual Bark Back Benefit at Bryant Park, Lake Worth - Music Festival to Benefit Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League - Saturday, October 15, 2022

Lake Worth, FL & West Palm Beach, FL- (August 8, 2022) The popular, local band, Spred the Dub, will once again host the annual music festival, Bark Back Benefit, on Saturday, October 15 at the new location-Bryant Park in Lake Worth from 12pm to 11pm. Click here to reach more. 

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Have a Picture-Perfect Cat or Dog? Enter them in Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 2nd Annual Pet Photo Calendar Contest!

WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (August 8, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Pet Photo Contest. If you think your pet has what it takes to be a model - show them off while helping to support the animals of Palm Beach County.

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DOGust 1st is Universal Birthday Day for all Shelter and Rescue Dogs - What a Perfect Time to Adopt

WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (July 28, 2022) August 1st is the Universal Birthday for all shelter and rescue dogs. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League would like to thank everyone who has adopted a shelter pet. Click here to read more!

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League joins NBCUNIVERSAL Owned Television Station's CLEAR THE SHELTERS™ Adoption Event - “ADOPT & DONATE” CAMPAIGN RETURNS AUG. 1 TO AUG. 31

WEST PALM BEACH, FL– (July 25, 2022) – Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has joined NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters™ Pet Adoption Campaign that runs from August 1 through August 31. This is the eighth consecutive year that NBC and Telemundo owned stations present their popular pet adoption campaign to area communities. Since 2015, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters™ campaign has helped more than 551,000 pets find new homes. Click here to read more!

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Rich Anderson Retires as Executive Director and CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

West Palm Beach, FL- (July 18, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League announced today that Rich Anderson, Executive Director and CEO of the organization for the past 11 years is stepping down to start a new chapter in his life and career. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Has Helpful Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe This July 4th!

WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (June 27, 2022) July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League wants to make sure your pets have a way to get back home if they get scared and run away during the July 4th holiday. Noisy fireworks can terrify pets and trigger an instinctive fight-or-flight response. Faced with repeated thundering explosives, fleeing is a natural reaction. In fact, Animal Control officials across the country report a 30% increase in lost pets each year between July 4th and 6th.  Click here to read more. 

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Homes Needed Urgently! Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is almost at Capacity for Adoptable Cats and Kittens!

West Palm Beach, FL- (June 24, 2022) Looking to add a cuddly cat or kitten to your family?  Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is offering the purrfect cat adoption promotion! Adopt a cat or kitten and receive another cat or kitten for free! Just think of it as an AOGO (adopt one, get one) deal! But that’s not all! Peggy Adams is also offering a NAME YOUR OWN PRICE* adoption fee, as well!

There is an urgency to place cats and kittens in forever homes. Almost all the cat kennels at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League are full! In order to provide care to more homeless cats and kittens, Peggy Adams needs loving adoptive homes and/or volunteers to foster. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to Celebrate Summer with its 3rd Annual “Art from the Heart” Contest

West Palm Beach, FL--- (June 23, 2022) Help Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League celebrate Summer by entering its “Art from the Heart” contest- a fun way to express creativity and spread the word about being kind to animals.  The contest will begin runs June 26 at 12pm through July 17 at 12pm. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Celebrates 97th Anniversary with Name Your Price* Adoptions ~ Mega Mutt & Meow Adoption Special ~ June 23 through June 26

West Palm Beach, FL- (June 20, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will celebrate its 97th Anniversary with Name Your Price* adoptions! The Mega Mutt & Meow adoption promotion at Peggy Adams (located at 3200 N. Military Trail in WPB) is from 11am – 6pm June 23 through June 26. Click here to read more. 

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With Hurricane Season Almost Here, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Shares Important Tips for Pet Parents

West Palm Beach, FL- (May 27, 2022) As hurricane season quickly approaches, it is important to be prepared if and when a disaster strikes. All of us who live in South Florida know the threats and dangers associated with these devastating storms. When disaster strikes, there is often little time to think, so it’s important to have a plan in place for yourself and your family…including your pets!

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Shares Tips to Help Keep Your Pets Safe During the Dog Days of Summer!

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (MAY 23, 2022) May 27th is National Heat Awareness Day for Pets, and as the temperature heats up this summer, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has a few reminders and tips to help protect your furry friends during the dog days of summer.

It is important to remember that if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pets. Dogs are vulnerable to injuries and illnesses related to hot weather, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, and paw pad burns. The most dangerous condition is heat stroke, which can cause organ failure, seizures, brain damage, hemorrhages, blindness, convulsions, and even death. Click here for more information!

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With Hurricane Season Almost Here, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Shares Important Tips for Pet Parents

West Palm Beach, FL- (May 4 2022) As hurricane season quickly approaches, it is important to be prepared if and when a disaster strikes. All of us who live in South Florida know the threats and dangers associated with these devastating storms. When disaster strikes, there is often little time to think, so it’s important to have a plan in place for yourself and your family…including your pets!

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BISSELL Pet Foundation Sponsor Reduced Adoption Fees Across the Country - Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is part of 275+ shelters participating in the spring “Empty the Shelters” event

West Palm Beach, Florida (May 2, 2022) — As shelters across the country face overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 or less from May 2-15. This event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 40 states, including Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

During this event at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, adoption fees are $25. (This adoption event excludes puppies 5 months or younger.) Peggy Adams has various other adoption programs, such as Dolly’s Dream, Grey Whickers Club, Pets for Heroes and more, that include many benefits including waived adoption fees. *With all adoptions, a $20 rabies tag fee applies to Palm Beach County residents. Click here to read more.

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Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has been Nominated as a Finalist for National Rescue Dog Day’s Annual “To the Rescue!” Campaign.

West Palm Beach, FL (April 28, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has been nominated as a finalist for National Rescue Dog Day’s annual “To the Rescue!” campaign. Peggy Adams is asking for everyone’s support by voting online by May 10. The shelter with the most votes will be granted $10,000 to support their programs. The winner will be announced on May 20, National Rescue Dog Day. Click here to read more.

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Kitten Season is here! Foster homes needed!

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (April 20, 2022) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s Neonatal Kitten Nursery is the only one of its kind in South Florida and recently re-opened for the much-anticipated Kitten Season. This Kitten Season, Peggy Adams is expected to receive hundreds of neonatal kittens, which are newborns up to four weeks old. Peggy Adams is looking for additional temporary foster homes to help assist with the care of these kittens once they are of age and volunteers to feed the kittens (bottle feeders) while in the Kitten Nursery.  Click here to read more!

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