Gulf Coast Humane Society in Current Events coverage
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate’s Frank Ehrhardt took a tour of GCHS, while shooting a promotional video for the shelter! WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/NX_pK0NsxLQ
Friday’s Furry Friends featured the largest and one of the smallest K9s at GCHS Oct. 24, in Arthur the Great Dane and Jamie, the happy and energetic pup!
Brock and Mister Big impressed during their Friday’s Furry Friends’ appearance july 28! Brock is a lover of the water and pools, while Mister Big was soon after adopted!
Dolly Parton and Max Mitchell made their return featured appearances on Friday’s Furry Friends. Dolly was a star in late April and Max in late March. Neither has had many meet and greets since then, which is a shame. So it was another opportunity for the two lovebugs to show their stuff July 14!!
Friday’s Furry Friends featured some beautiful eyes, belonging to Charlie and Lucas (adopted)!! The two loving dogs showed why they should be furry friends!!
Bruno (Adopted)
Do not judge a book by it’s cover, first impressions are not always correct! That is the case with many GCHS shelter dogs, who have gate reactivity, which in turn hurts their chances of having a meet and greet with potential adopters. GCHS’ trainer, Joy, explains what gate reactivity is and what the real outcome is when you get past the gate reactivity on Friday’s Furry Friends June 16 segment. Bruno is one great example…he is a loving dog, but shows otherwise with his gate reactivity.
Cameron and Honey were featured on Friday’s Furry Friends June 9! Cameron was soon adopted after and Honey definitely made lots of friends after her appearance!
Marshall and Snow were quite the duo on Friday’s Furry Friends May 26! So much in fact, Snow was soon adopted after!! Marshall is still waiting, make his day and visit him at GCHS!
Candy Cane (Adopted!)Doug (Adopted)Tabasco (Adopted!)It was a great Friday’s Furry Friends on WINK News, April 7, as Candy Cane, Doug and Tabasco were featured – and impressed! After the segment aired, each of Candy Cane and Tabasco were adopted! WATCH SEGMENT HERE
Sage loved EVERYONE at iHeart and 105.5 The Beat March 1!
Emma was super excited to be on 105.5 The Beat’s Freaky Friday Feb. 23!
Blue made two new friends in Brittany and Flyin’ Brian of 105.5 The Beat, Jan. 26!
Angel captured Brittany and Flyin’ Brian’s hearts during her appearance Dec. 1!
Marshall was living large during the Freaky Friday Pet of the Week with host Flyin’ Brian Friday, Aug. 11!! (Adopted)Shiloh, the Aussie mix, captured the hearts of Flyin’ Brian and Brittany during her featured appearance on Freaky Friday’s Pet of the Week! (Adopted)
Unique, the three-year-old bulldog mix, was the hit of the Freaky Friday Show on 105.5 with Flyin’ Brian July 21! (Adopted)
Cindi was full of love and kisses during her time on 105.5 The Beat’s Freaky Friday Dog of the Week June 30, hosted by Flyin’ Brian!! The sweet and irresistible Olympia (ADOPTED), a four-year-old cattle dog, was full of love during her appearance on the Freaky Friday show, with host Flyin’ BrianLucy, the seven-year-old pup, was an angel on the 105.5 The Beat Freaky Friday show with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany May 19!
Iris made a terrific appearance on 105.5 The Beat with host Flyin’
Brian May 12!! (Adopted)
The shy and sweet Bora Bora was a perfect guest on Freaky Friday with Flyin’ Brian May 5! Bora Bora was adopted soon after on the next Tuesday! (Adopted)Leyla, a 10-year-old husky mix, impressed during her appearance on 105.5 The Beat with Flyin’ Brian April 7! (Adopted)Daisy Mae, a playful pup at GCHS, was a hit on the airwaves during Freaky Friday with Flyin’ Brian on 105.5 The Beat, Friday, March 24! Lilly Pad is a three-year-old female hound mix with lots of happy energy, as she put on display during her featured segment on the Freaking Friday Morning Show! (Adopted)Sandy, the seven-year-old hound mix, showed off all tricks on the 105.5 The Beat Freaky Friday Morning Show with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany Feb. 24! (Adopted)JoJo, a five-year-old male chihuahua mix, captured the hearts of Flyin’ Brian and Brittany during his appearance on 105.5 The Beat Feb. 10! (Adopted)Otie, a 10-year-old Boston Terrier, made her appearance on 105.5 The Beat with Flyin’ Brian and Brittany! Jan. 20, 2023. (Adopted)
Sunny 106.3 – Beasley Broadcasting
Foxie was a perfect guest at Sunny 106.3 Sept. 7!! (Adopted)
Dillon was a perfect Teddy Bear during his visit to Sunny 106.3 June 1! (Adopted)
GCHS Super Senior Annie, an eight-year-old terrier mix, was a happy and friendly girl during her segment on Sunny 106.3 with host Gina Birch! (Adopted)August, the one-year-old terrier pup, shined on Sunny 106.3 with host Gina Birch, Thursday, March 2, 2023!! (Adopted)Polar Bear, a 5-year-old American Bulldog mix, is one kind soul! He impressed the 106.3 Sunny crew during his radio debut Feb. 2, 2023! (Adopted)
Local Volunteers Honored for Outstanding Volunteer Service at Gulf Coast Humane Society
Pictured above (Left to Right): Darcy Andrade, Executive Director; Matthew McWatters, Development Coordinator; Mrs. Zuberi; Sidrah Zuberi, Distinguished Youth; Lori Burke, Development Director; Lorraine Masud, Distinguished Volunteer
Naples, Florida – November 13, 2024 – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has recognized two exceptional volunteers from the Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) during National Philanthropy Day celebrations. Sidrah Zuberi, Fort Myers High School Senior, and Lorraine Masud were honored for their outstanding contributions to animal welfare and philanthropy.
## Youth Honoree
Zuberi was honored as a Distinguished Youth. This award recognizes individuals ages 10-18 who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the community through development of charitable programs, volunteering, and leadership in philanthropy. Zuberi established a popular club at Fort Myers High School benefitting the local Humane Society. She is currently an intern at the shelter focusing on events and social media.
## Adult Honoree
Masud was presented with the Distinguished Volunteer award. This honor is bestowed upon individuals who have dedicated their time, talent, and treasure to a nonprofit. Masud is known as steadfast at the local shelter and can be seen on the Humane Society campus walking dogs, taking shelter pets on ‘Doggie Day Out’ excursions and various other socialization programs. She is very involved with ensuring that fundraising events are successful.
“We’re thrilled that Sidrah and Lorraine were honored for their exceptional commitment to the Gulf Coast Humane Society,” said Lori Burke, GCHS Development Director. “Their efforts exemplify the spirit of philanthropy and inspire others to make a difference in their communities.”
## National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day, celebrated in November, is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of philanthropy and those active in the philanthropic community. It involves over 50,000 people participating in more than 100 events across North America.
The Gulf Coast Humane Society relies heavily on volunteers like Sidrah and Lorraine to fulfill its mission to being a safe haven for pets in need by providing medical care, promoting adoptions, and nurturing the bond between pets and people in Southwest Florida.
For more information about volunteering at the Gulf Coast Humane Society, please visit their website or contact Lori Burke at 239.332.0364 ext 321 or [email protected].
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About the Gulf Coast Humane Society:
Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) is a regional organization dedicated to helping companion pets find their forever homes, no matter how long it takes. GCHS provides an adoption center, spay-neuter clinic, veterinary clinic, and pet food pantry, as well as education and awareness to the public about the welfare of homeless pets. To learn more about GCHS, visit gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.
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08/14/24
Fostering Saves Lives
By Dianebonner
Fostering puppies is more than just a temporary home for these young dogs; it’s a chance to influence their futures profoundly. When fosters take in litters of puppies, they hold the key to shaping these animals into confident, well-adjusted adults who are less likely to face behavioral challenges later in life. The importance of this role cannot be overstated. Fosters can stack the deck in these puppies’ favor with just a little effort during those crucial early weeks, ensuring a lifetime of stability and happiness.
The impact of fostering puppies well extends far beyond the immediate joy and satisfaction of caring for them. It’s about setting these animals on a path to success, giving them the best possible chance to thrive in their future homes. The science is clear: the right experiences during those early weeks can shape a puppy’s future, leading to a lifetime of stability, happiness, and a lower risk of ending up in a shelter due to behavioral issues. By fostering with intention and care, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of these puppies, ensuring they grow into the confident, stable companions we all hope for.
