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)
Making a Difference During Adopt a Cat Month in June
By brianwierima
June is recognized as Adopt a Cat Month, an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of adopting cats from animal shelters. This initiative highlights the importance of providing loving homes for these animals and alleviating overpopulation in shelters. In the spring and summer seasons, animal shelters experience an influx of kittens due to what is known as “kitten season.”
Kitten season refers to the time when animal shelters see a significant increase in the number of kittens being surrendered or born. This period typically lasts from early spring through late fall, with May to July being peak months for new arrivals. The reasons for this surge are numerous: stray cats mating during warmer weather, accidental litters due to unaltered cats, and increased abandonment during moves or other life changes.
Adopting a cat from a shelter not only saves a life but also supports their overall well-being. Shelter staff ensure that cats receive proper veterinary care, vaccinations, and socialization before they are adopted. By choosing to adopt, you provide these animals with a loving home where they can thrive and develop healthy relationships with their new families. Additionally, adopting from a shelter helps reduce overpopulation and euthanasia rates in animal shelters.
The benefits of adopting a cat extend beyond the individual animal’s life. By choosing adoption over purchasing from breeders or pet stores, you contribute to responsible pet ownership and ethical sourcing practices. Furthermore, adopting from shelters supports local organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare and advocating for their rights.
In conclusion, Adopt a Cat Month serves as an essential reminder of the importance of adopting cats from animal shelters during kitten season and throughout the year. By opening your heart and home to these animals, you not only save a life but also contribute to their overall well-being and support ethical practices within the pet industry.
05/20/24
Press Release: Gulf Coast Humane Society Announces New Executive Director
By brianwierima
[Fort Myers, FL, May 20, 2024] The Gulf Coast Humane Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcy Andrade as its new Executive Director.
Mrs. Andrade’s 30-year career has been focused on animal protection and welfare. Most recently, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Animal Control Association and as the Executive Director for the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association and the Florida Animal Protection Foundation. She is also actively involved in a leadership capacity for the Florida Animal Friend and the Florida Leaders in Lifesaving. Mrs. Andrade has worked at Lee County Domestic Animal Services and Collier County Domestic Animal Services; receiving the Walter Turken Award by the Naples Humane Society for her animal welfare and lifesaving achievements.
“Darcy will be a wonderful asset for Gulf Coast Humane Society,” said President Lee Hall, Board of Directors. “She has extensive animal welfare and nonprofit experience and strong community partners to propel us in future planning and growth.”
The Gulf Coast Humane Society provides medical, behavioral, social, and nutritional care to every animal staying in their care until their forever family adopts them. The nonprofit established in 1947 also subsidizes healthcare for pets in the Southwest Florida community through its affordable Veterinary Wellness Clinic and SpayNeuter Clinic. Additionally, since 2020, the nonprofit offers a Pet Food Pantry that has become vital in this economy.
Mrs. Andrade begins her new position on May 20th.
Contact for More Information: Lori Burke, Development Director, 239.332.0364 ext. 321, [email protected]
