INAUGURAL FORE PAWS GOLF CLASSIC BY NIKKI HOFFMAN
You can make a significant difference by supporting YOUR Humane Society. They are hosting the inaugural Fore Paws Golf Classic at Harbor Hills Country Club on November 15. This nonprofit charity has been caring for injured, abused, homeless, and unwanted animals since 1982. The organization's work includes securing homes for animals, offering low or no-cost spay/neuter service, and distributing low or no-cost pet food.
During catastrophic events, such as deadly tornadoes and widespread hurricanes, volunteers rise to the challenge of rescuing animals here and out of state. Humane education is also a big part of what the organization does. In the classroom and by conducting seminars and targeted training, YOUR Humane Society trains upcoming generations to care for those who cannot speak for themselves.
In 2001, the Society purchased five acres of land in Lake Panasoffkee for a future shelter. Over the years, the land has been fenced to rescue animals needing care. Construction included on-site buildings and facility upgrades, featuring a “catty shack” for adoptable cats, a House of Paws dog housing area, and a fast-paced agility course and five play yards. In its ongoing efforts, YOUR Humane Society, a no-kill shelter, relies exclusively on contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations.
Join us at the inaugural Fore Paws Golf Classic on November 15 and support our mission of caring for needy animals. Your help is needed now more than ever. Registration opens at 11 a.m., and the fun begins with a full-participant long drive contest and gallery at 12 p.m. The shotgun starts at 1 p.m. in a four-person format. Crush your shot with Bobby Bradley’s long drive! Bobby is a long-drive pro, a former MLB pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and is our honorary chairman. There will be closest-to-the-pin, longest-drive, and hole-in-one contests to win $10,000 or a golf cart. Participants can take their chance to win big in the putting contest during the round. Our exciting event includes mulligans and raffle tickets, food and drink tents, and a Bloody Mary bar. Guests may join us for dinner, a live and silent auction, and the awards ceremony. The cost is $125 per player for golf and dinner. Guests may purchase dinner tickets, including a wine-tasting event before the meal, for $30. Register online at:go.yhsspca.org/ForePaws or contact Cindi Mainer for questions at 352-355-8740. Snoopy and I will see you there!