Since last summer we have been opening our home to 10 dogs that needed a foster home. Of course, not to all at the same time! It has been a joy getting to know these dogs that have given us such unconditional love. We regularly take our foster dogs for a walk through the Toscana grounds, A1A, the beach, the Highland Beach Library, the post office, and even the Fire Department. Most staff members know our dogs by name. Toscana employees and Highland Beach residents know what we do: our passion is helping animals in need. Many Highland Beach residents have met our foster dogs around town. Fostering dogs has been an amazing experience. Everyone always asks us: "Isn't is hard to give them away?". The answer is "YES". It is very hard, but we love knowing that we saved one more dog and there are more to be saved. We not only volunteer at the local shelter and for local rescue groups, but we also review online adoption applications, raise money, collect items for the organizations, and donate money ourselves. Helping the animals give us such joy and it is a family affair.
If you love animals and would like to get more involved, please contact any of the organizations below to find out ways you can help the local animals in need. All of these organizations are always in need of donations, volunteers and foster homes:
If you live in Highland Beach, we personally collect items the rescue groups need all year long. We would be more than happy to pick up any items you would like to donate to the animals in need and deliver them for you. Just call us at 561-908-2474. They need items such as:
Blankets
Bleach
Blue Dawn Dish Detergent
Canned Puppy and Kitten Food
Cleaning Supplies
Dog and Cat Beds
Dog and Cat Toys
Dog and Cat Treats
Dog Crates and Exercise Pens
Garbage Bags
Kitty Litter
Laundry Detergent
Leashes, Harnesses, and Collars
Newspapers
Paper Towels
Prescription Bottles
Puppy Peepee Pads
Towels
And, If you know someone that might be interested in Bryce (the dog featured in the pictures), please tell them to contact All For One Pet Rescue at www.allforonepetrescue.org/
Bryce is a 9 month old Cocker Spaniel mix that has been calling Highland Beach home for the past week. He has been staying at our condo in Toscana and he loves it! He is such a sweet dog. Loves kids, grown-ups, and other dogs. Watch Bryce's video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFaVa8YDgT0
Please adopt, don't shop.
Your Highland Beach neighbors,
Ben & Mayra Stern
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