WELCOME TO
PAWSITIVE EFFECTS, INC.

Pawsitive Effects, Inc. is making a difference in the future of pets lives. Our non profit 501 (c) (3) organization is committed to finding permanent loving homes, promote spay and neuter, pet adoption, animal welfare, pet retention, pet resources and assist local non profit pet rescues and shelters in Highlands and Hardee County, Florida. The money we raise through our annual Barktoberfest Pet Adoption and Fundraiser Event helps supports the costs involved in treating the sick, helping the injured, feeding the hungry and provide shelter for the homeless.

Our Goal is to help rescues vet, rehabilitate and prepare these animals for forever homes. Since the inception of our organization in 2015 we have raised just over $160,000.00. 100% of our donations are allocated to qualified non profit organizations that meet a strict criteria in helping animals.

We are very proud to have assisted in hundreds of animals finding a place they can finally call home. This is no small task and we could not do it without the support of the many businesses, organizations and residents that have trusted us to make a difference one animal at a time. There is never a shortage of animals in need and we know that we may not be able to help them all.

Our wish is maybe one day we won't have to.

Thank you for giving us the chance to make a

PAWsitive Effect!

Steve and Gini Shevick

Founders

"Ellie"

Sparkling over the rainbow and in our hearts forever

"SYD"

Forever our sweet Sloth

The Shevick Pack

ABOUT US

BARKTOBERFEST 2022

BARKTOBERFEST 2023

We welcome your socialized ,

well behaved and leashed dog. We ask you do NOT use retractable leashes at this event.

Please be prepared to pick up after your dog.

Our annual event Barktoberfest is scheduled for Saturday October 7, 2023. This free event will have dogs and cats of all breeds and all ages up for adoption. The rescue organizations set their own adoption fees and application process. The park will host pet adoptions along with activities for the kids, your pets and the whole family. Shop our are wonderful vendors offering unique items for you and your pets. Take advantage of the many activities during the day and enjoy great food and music. Try your chance for a beautiful raffle prize. Free parking surrounds the park and public restroom are available. The event starts at 10:00am and ends at 3:00pm.

All donations benefit the participating non profit rescues from Highlands and Hardee County Florida.

PLAN YOUR DAY AT BARKTOBERFEST

So you don't miss a thing...We have provided times for specific events listed below.

Enjoy the many activities offered for you and your leashed pets.
Donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the participating rescues.

NAIL CLIPPING

A little me time!

Get your pet's nails professionally clipped during the event by

Quick Clipz Mobile Grooming

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

$10.00 minimum

CASH donation

WAG BAG WITH ADOPTION

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

PET BLESSING

Get the little devil blessed right out of them!

Bring your pet to be blessed during the event by

Gary Freeman

Elder, South Oak Baptist Church

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Donations gladly accepted

MICRO CHIPPING

PET COSTUME CONTEST

They'll forgive you, we promise!

Bring your pet in costume and enter to win great prizes!

Contest starts at 11:00 am

located at large pavilion

No Entry Fee

PET PHOTO FUN

WAG BAG SWAG!

First 5o adoptions or while supplies last.

Free Wag Bag filled with goodies for you and your new pet

Never ugly cry again!

Bring your pet to get

micro-chipped during the event by Highlands County Animal Services.

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

$10.00 cash or check donation

Say Cheese!

Get a professional 4x6 glossy photo of your pet to take home.

$10.00 minimum cash donation

All donations for activities with a minimum donation requested are made at BARKTOBERFEST in the form of CASH only, please.

EVENT DETAILS

Can you ADD a few things to your list?

FOOD & SUPPLY COLLECTIONS
AT BARKTOBERFEST

The Rescues can't do this alone!

When you bring any of these items to the large pavilion at Barktoberfest you will receive a

FREE RAFFLE TICKET for a chance to win a great raffle prize during BARKTOBERFEST.

PUPPY, ADULT, SENIOR DOG OR CAT FOOD. (USA made only please)

FLEA/TICK TREAMENT

BRUSHES/COMBS

SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER

TREATS, TOYS, PET BEDDING, TOWELS, BLANKETS, DISINFECTANT CLEANERS, PAPER TOWELS, GARBAGE BAGS, GLOVES, CRATES/CAGES, KITTY LITTER, LEASHES, COLLARS

or anything else you think could be helpful to a shelter. Even gift cards to Petco or Pet Supermaket, Amazon, Walmart prove to be very helpful as well.

Can't make it to BARKTOBERFEST but still want to donate?

Just click the donate button

and we'll do the rest!

We accept any items for shelters ALL YEAR LONG!

drop off location.

PET FOOD DRIVE

MEET THE RESCUES

Rescue Groups

BARKTOBERFEST 2023

Each rescue or shelter operates as a non profit and holds a valid and current 501 (c) (3) status with the state of Florida. These rescues set their own adoption application policies and fees.

Take time to meet their dogs and cats as they help you find a great fit for your family and home.

Humane Society

Highlands County

Little Critters

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Center

MEET THE RESCUES

SPONSOR

HOW CAN YOU HELP WITH OUR MISSION?

When we think about our donors we think a lot about what it means to donate to a cause. There are millions of causes, all very important that require the generosity of the public to help with the mission. We are just a small piece of that pie but nevertheless just as important. One thing that comes to mind when making a donation is a popular question of

"what difference can my donation actually do".

The fact remains that even the smallest donations when put together can move mountains! In our case, we have watched contributions add up to make a world of difference in the life of a less fortunate animal.

You know those commercials that say

"for just the cost of a cup of coffee per day"?

Well whether it is the cost of coffee to a tank of gas, the effect of your donation has as much impact as winning the lottery. That's what any dog or cat would tell you if they could. We hold the words of the following statement very close to our hearts and truly believe if you focus on that then you have made ALL the difference!