NON PROFIT 501 (C) (3)
"Creating ways to help animals and the rescue organizations committed to saving them"
LAKE PLACID, FLORIDA USA
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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
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
Puppers & Hairballs
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 - 3:00 pm
Donations gladly accepted
MICRO CHIPPING
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
All donations for activities with a minimum donation requested are made at BARKTOBERFEST in the form of CASH only, please.
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
Say Cheese!
Get a professional 4x6 glossy photo of your pet to take home.
$5.00 minimum cash donation
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!
Contact us for a pick up or
drop off location.
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
863-655-1522
863-402-6730
863-449-1327
863-781-2045
Little Critters
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Center
863-414-2326
863-314-9585
863-703-2364
863-235-0418
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!
"Saving the life on ONE, will not change the world.
But it will change the world for that ONE life."
BARKTOBERFEST WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023
Whether you are donating to become a sponsor
during one of our events or just want to help us
continue our mission, you can be assured it all goes
to helping the animals
ALL YEAR LONG!
You can donate by clicking the donate button, directly on PAYPAL or by check.
PAWSITIVE EFFECTS, INC.
CONTACT US
Mailing Adress:
1612 Noble Fir Street
Lake Placid, FL 33852
CALL 863-441-0351
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Steve & Gini, Stella, Fabio Millie
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