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January News from the
FKSPCA!
Have you heard the news?
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January 2022
FROM OUR DIRECTOR, TAMMY FOX
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Happy New Year!
As we wave goodbye to 2021, we
look forward to a new year filled
with hope for good health, love,
laughter, and joy. And of course,
lots of second chances for the
animals we serve!
While 2021 was challenging for so
many in so many ways, with your
generosity and support we made it
through and we celebrated some
amazing results that we’re excited
to share with you.
Our staff and volunteers worked
extremely hard and demonstrated
what a group of dedicated people
can accomplish when they share a
passion and a common goal. We
are grateful for each one of them and for you.
2021 Numbers
We sheltered 655 dogs, 1088 cats, 62 birds, 31 reptiles, 1 ferret, 7
guinea pigs, 19 hamsters, 1 pig, 16 rabbits, 3 rats, and 1 skunk.
Surrender of pets due to the reason of moving increased by 100% in
2021 which is an indicator that the housing crisis in Key West and the
Florida Keys is having an impact on our family pets. The FKSPCA will be
introducing a new program this year that will focus on providing financial
assistance to income-qualified pet owners who need help paying the pet
deposit on pet-friendly housing. Watch for details to come!
A total of 632 animals were adopted, 656 were reunited with their
families and 48 were transferred to rescue partners.
Last but certainly not least, we spayed or neutered 739 dogs and cats
through our spay/neuter clinics and provided wellness exams for 372 pets
through the FKSPCA Dogwood Clinic.
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Thanks to our dedicated team and your generosity we accomplished all of
this and more in 2021! We look forward to accomplishing so much more
with you in 2022.
Thank you for being a hero and partner in our lifesaving mission!
With gratitude,
Tammy & The Animals
Adoptathon This Weekend!
This weekend we will be hosting our Adoptathon at both our Key West &
Marathon Campuses! At this moment we have SO many animals looking
for their furever homes, so if you were looking for that next four-legged
family member, NOW is the time!
We will be open both Saturday and Sunday for extended hours of 10am-
5pm! All adoption fees are WAIVED and we will be processing same day
adoptions when possible. We will have adoption counselors ready to help
you find a furever pet, give guidance on transitioning them into your
home and assisting you with what their needs will be! We hope to see
you there!
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Can't Adopt?
Sponsor a Homeless
Pet for the New
Year!
Our Sponsor A Pet program
gives you the chance to help
change the life of one of our
pets in need. Your monthly
$25 donation will directly
benefit that pet's needs
whether it's medical, an animal
that needs time to adjust from their previous home, like Helena
pictured, or a special needs animal. You can find each pet
available for sponsorship and their stories by clicking the button
below.
Each sponsor will receive a welcome letter, a picture of their pet,
certificate of sponsorship and updates on their sponsored pet.
You can also give the gift of saving a life in honor of someone
special. We have so many animals with stories to tell and we
want to share their needs with you in hopes that you will find a
special bond with them. For additional questions please email
Tiffany@fkspca.org.
Meet Your Sponsor Pet Here!
Join our Key West Volunteer Team!
Interested in being a volunteer and making a difference in the
lives of homeless animals? Come to one of our orientations
below to get started! Questions? Contact our Volunteer
Coordinator Amina at Amina@fkspca.org.
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Choose the FKSPCA as
your charity for
AmazonSmile New Year
Shopping!
When doing your shopping
this year, consider choosing
the Florida Keys SPCA as your nonprofit to support and shop
through AmazonSmile. If we are your choice as the non profit
to support, each time you make a purchase though Amazon
you will also be donating to the homeless animals of the Lower
and Middle Keys! Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of
your total purchases to our shelter if you choose us!
Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ or go under the settings in
the Amazon app on your phone and when choosing which
charity to support, choose the Florida Keys Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Thank you!
Looking for New Swag for the New Year?
We have shirts, long sleeves, sweatshirts, tanks,
baby & youth apparel, mugs, tote bags and
masks! Give a great gift and help save a life!
Check out our Online Store Today!
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Our Homeless Pets are Looking for a
Home for the Holidays!
Loopie is looking at you!
Meet Loopie! At 10 years
young, this sweet boy ended
up at our Key West campus
when his person passed
away. Loopie may be a
senior, but he's still up for
new adventures! He loves
going on walks and spending
quality time with the people
he loves. He's looking for a
nice, loving home where he
can spend his golden years.
Loopie also lived with 3 other
small dogs and would love a
home with a compatible doggy or two to keep him company.
Loopie's also a member of our Golden Paw Project so his
adoption fee is waived, he gets a free senior bloodwork panel
prior to adoption, free heartworm and flea/tick prevention for a
year, a free annual exam including vaccines at the Dogwood
Wellness Clinic, and discounted clinic visits for life! If you're
ready to make Loopie a part of your family, visit him at our Key
West campus or at fkspca.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/ to fill out an
adoption questionnaire.
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Thimble is still
searching after 5 years!
Thimble came in as a small
kitten in January 2017 and
has been in the care of our
Key West Campus ever since.
Thimble is one of our more
shy cats and stays away from
new company in his room, but
over time, he could be a great
companion. He gets along
well with other cats and has even learned how to hi-five! If you
would like to truly save a life, consider giving a home to
Thimble who has been in search for a family for 5 years! To
meet Thimble, stop by our Key West Campus today!
A Sweet Shepherd to
Snuggle!
Meet Nikki! Calling all
Shepherd lovers! Nikki is a
purebred German Shepherd
complete with all of the breed
traits. German Shepherds
originated from Germany in
the late 1800's, and Nikki
knows her commands in
German! Bred as a working
dog, German Shepherds are
active and like having a job to
do. At 7 years old, Nikki is no
exception; she loves to show
off her intelligence, and
chooses a ball as her reward
for completing tasks. Nikki is
looking for an experienced owner with a quiet household that
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incredible dog she was always meant to be.
Nikki is part of our Golden Paw Program, meaning her adoption
fee is completely waived, her adopter will receive a year's
worth of complimentary flea/tick/heart worm medicine, a free
Veterinary visit at our Key West Dogwood Clinic and discounted
services at the clinic for life. Learn more about Nikki by calling
our Marathon Campus at 305-743-4800 or visit us online at
https://fkspca.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog/ for a link to our online
adoption questionnaire today.
Pirate may pick you!
Meet Pirate, the gorgeous
new guy at our Marathon
Campus! Pirate is a 5 year old
handsome dark tabby
available to adopt at our
Marathon Campus. Pirate is
quite the charmer and loves
to greet the public when they
come to visit our catio. He's
outgoing, social, sweet and
charming. One you see him,
you'll be captivated by this
cool dude! If you've been
thinking about bringing a cat
into your home and heart this
New Year, come meet Pirate
and our adoptable cats at our
Marathon Campus located at
10550 Aviation Blvd (behind the airport), or visit us online at
https://fkspca.org/adopt/adopt-a-cat/ to view all the cool cats
and kittens available for adoption!
11Saturday January 22nd
Paddle for Paws ~ Starting at 10am
Paddle Portion: Cudjoe Key Gardens, 477 Drost Drive,
Cudjoe Key
After Party: Mangrove Mama’s, 19991 Overseas
Highway, Summerland Key
It's our 1st annual Paddle for Paws event on Saturday January
22nd, an afternoon of paddling and then partying! Join us for a
leisurely kayak and paddleboard around Cudjoe Key, followed
by a rockin’ post paddle party with food and drink specials, live
music and raffles at Mangrove Mama’s to benefit The Florida
Keys SPCA Clinic Fund.
Well behaved four-legged pets on a leash are welcome to
paddle with their owners and are also welcome at the after
party. We recommend bringing your own kayak or paddleboard
to the event, however there will be a limited number of kayaks
and boards available for use on a first come, first serve basis,
donated by Caribbean Kayaking Tours.
The entry fee is $25 for Paddle Only, $40 Entry Fee for
Paddle & T-Shirt. You can register for either option by
clicking the button below!
This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors:
Mangrove Mama’s, Promotion’s Guy, Straight Line Marine,
Royal Furniture, Esky Rods, Shades Window Tinting, Murray
Marine, Mel’s Salon and Spa, Keys Quality Dumpster Rentals,
12Key West Jeep Adventures, Salty Paws Pet Grooming, Sweet
Savannah’s, Formula Freediving, The UPS Store BPK, Square
Grouper, Cudjoe Gardens Marina, Neptune Designs, Low Key
Fisheries, Deep Blue Printing, Island Tile, Sugarloaf Marina,
Sugarloaf KOA, Radio Shack BPK, Roostica, Coldwell Banker –
Donna Pezzi, Island Dreams, Coldwell Banker – Diane Corliss.
Check in is at Cudjoe Key Gardens, 477 Drost Drive, Cudjoe
Key. After party will be at Mangrove Mama’s, 19991 Overseas
Highway, Summerland Key. We will see you there!
Register Here!
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Saturday January 22nd
SV Argo Navis Doggie Day Sail ~ 11am-
1pm
Historic Seaport, 0 Margaret Street, Key West
Give your four-legged family members a great present! Join us
for our Doggie Day Sail and lunch aboard the only 75 foot
luxury sailing yacht in Key West. There will be special treats
and gifts just for your pets and a great alfresco lunch for you.
Limited to just 30 guests and 20 well-behaved pups. Tickets
are $85 and $20 from each reservation will be donated to the
Florida Keys SPCA. Last season was such a success and we are
looking forward to another great time!
To reserve your spot with the Argo Navis or for more details,
click the button below! We look forward to seeing you and your
pups for a sail!
Reserve Your Spot Today!
15Sunday January 23rd
16Key West Artisan Market ~ 10am-2pm
Across from White Street Pier, Key West
Join the Florida Keys SPCA on Sunday January 23rd from
10am-2pm at the Key West Artisan Market for a “Gone to the
Dogs” edition! The fun all happens across from the White
Street Pier with tons of vendors, food, drinks and fun! The
event is pet friendly, so we look forward to seeing everyone
celebrate a day for our furbabies. We hope to see you there!
Click HERE for Event Info!
Sunday January 23rd
Skate Night ~ 5-8pm
White Street Pier, Key West
Join us at White Street Pier Sunday, January 23rd at 5pm for a
fun, family friendly night of four-wheeled fun in support of
some four-legged friends!
17We'll be joining DJ TopJimmy and Mandaskates to raise funds
for the animals of the Florida Keys SPCA. This month’s skate is
Golden Girls themed in honor of actress and animal advocate
Betty White. Grab your skates, blades, board, or bike and don
your fanciest blouse and broach for this sunset skate in support
of all the shelter animals.
Skating starts at 5pm, 50/50 raffle will be drawn at 7:30pm!
18Friday January 28th
19Yappy Hour ~ 6-8pm
The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd., Stock Island
Join us Friday, January 28th from 6-8pm at our NEW Yappy
Hour spot! There will be drink specials, an adoptable animal
meet & greet, raffles, and tons of fun! The best way to kick off
your weekend is to be at Sloppy Joe's Dockside Bar with your
friendly, four-legged friends! We will see you there!
Click HERE for Event Info!
20RokIsland Fest: January 14th-17th
21Mile 0 Fest: January 25th-29th
2 Great Festivals!
Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Key West
We are excited to benefit from 2 amazing festivals coming to
Key West! If you plan on attending or if you are still looking for
tickets, portions of both festivals will directly benefit the
animals of the Florida Keys SPCA! RokIsland Fest is sure to
have the classic rock you are looking for and Mile 0 Fest is
putting on the best in Red Dirt & Americana music! For details
on the festivals or to buy your passes, click on one of the
buttons below now!
RokIsland Fest
22Mile 0 Fest
January 14th
is National
Dress Up
Your Pet
Day! Get
those pets looking snazzy in
a great get-up!
Thank You to our 2021 Parade of
Paws Sponsors for helping us raise
over $36,000 this year!
23Behavior Helpline Information
24Click Here for More Behavior Helpline Info!
25Do you need some feel-good moments in your life right
now? Check out and Like our Facebook page or become
one of our Instagram followers today! We are posting
happy, silly and fun animal content daily just like below!
Connect with us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!
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Ash finds a BFF in Bear!
Marjorie was surrendered to
the shelter because members
of her family had developed
allergies to her which could not
be controlled. They were
devastated but had no choice.
She was young, pretty, and
“full of life”, to put it mildly.
Adolescent dogs are like adolescent humans, still works in
progress and testing out what the world has to offer. During her
stay with us, her kennel reactivity to other dogs required us to
keep her confined to quieter areas where she did get so over-
stimulated. Finding a home for a high-powered dog with no "off
switch" can be challenging but fortunately we had two terrific
people who were up to the task.
Brittney and Brian had adopted a Rottie from us named Bear and
were looking for a friend for him. When the three of them came
to meet Majorie, she was full on in her play with Bear, never
taking her paw off the gas. Our staff observed him getting a bit
over it and suggested we give them a break, but Brian said
matter-of-factly “Don’t worry, when he’s had enough he’ll just sit
on her” and that’s exactly what he did! He calmly sat, she
squirmed a bit then settled, at which point he got up and walked
away. No drama, no major confrontation. Dog-to-dog
communication can be so effective! Updates suggest that Majorie,
now Ash, is a work in progress but improving all the time with
the help of her canine mentor Bear and two great humans!
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