Pearl Patino joined forces with her daughter Karen in 2009 to help launch Dakin’s thrift shop. Her expertise in antiques and collectibles helped the shop become a vital program in our organization, and we remember her fondly.

November is National Senior Pet Month, and there are many older animals in shelters waiting for someone to see how great they are. Ella was one of them, until recently.

Our 11th annual Barks & Brews brought more than 300 animal lovers together for an afternoon of great food and drinks, fun contests, and celebrating the joy of sharing our lives with pets.