b'SPCA Florida Walk for the AnimalsLAKELAND The 30th Anniversary of Walk For the Animals was billed the Grand Finale. The April event, held atLake Mirror, raised $90,558.54 for the SPCA Florida shelter in Lakeland.Left to right: This PublicityHound was making the rounds. Brownie, a puppy, was representing Exact Express. Annalise and Kristin took over the SPCA Florida informationbooth. Cindy with the Polk No Kill Coalition. Ella and her Weimaraner Scout enjoyed the sunshine and cool breeze off Lake Mirror.CLEARWATER Adoptable MeThe New Barker co-hosted AdoptableME Multi-Rescue Group AdoptionEvent during the Clearwater HispanicFarmers Market in April. In additionto the rescue groups, MEOW Nowparticipated and we had entertain-ment from the Upper Suncoast DogTraining Club. Special thanks toMercy Full Project and theDowntown Development Board forco-hosting with us.Top left, clockwise: Snugs, safely in a slingwith his human Tom. Kandy prepares to per-form with her Upper Suncoast Dog TrainingClub team. A family drove in from Orlandothat morning to adopt this little guy fromMercy Full Project Pet Adoption. The Sonesde Mexico folklore dancers pose with mem-bers of the Upper Suncoast Dog TrainingClub. Fabio was adopted from PinellasCounty Animal Services.Adopt-A-Palooza PalmettoThe 6th Annual Adoptapalooza was held onMay 21 at the Bradenton Area ConventionCanter. Multiple rescue groups participated asdid a bevy of artists and dog-centric businessesfor a fun shopping experience. Hosted byManatee County Government, ManateeCounty Animal Services and Friends ofManatee County Animal Services, more than80 animals were adopted during the expo.Far left: Rory. Near left: Mickey as Batman. He is atherapy dog through Project Pupwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 69'