b'realitysoundbites.Head For The Mountains of Busch BrothBusch Family Brands at Anheuser-Busch released Dog Brewa beer fordogs back in 2020. The canine-friendly product was made from pork bonebroth, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It sold out within 24 hours. Theyrecently produced a turkey broth, made with sweet potato, sweet basil, pep-permint leaves, turmeric, and ginger. Our fans reaction to Busch Dog Brews release in 2020 inspiredus to keep the momentum going and release our newest flavor for pups toenjoy just in time for the holidays, explained Krystyn Stowe, head of mar-keting for Busch Family Brands at Anheuser-Busch.ThecansfeatureaportraitofrescuedogKirafromPerham,Minnesota, selected from a bevy of photos submitted by Busch Beer fans.While humans may drink the human-grade broth, it is definitely a product for dogs, used topour over their kibble.Those of us in Florida may recall Adoptable Lager brewed by Motorworks Brewing,headquartered in Bradenton. Now, this is a product for humans onlya crisp, refreshing lightbeer. Motorworks Brewing earned a Gold at the 2020 Craft Beer Marketing Awards for theirAdoptable Lager campaign which featured adoptable dogs from Manatee County AnimalServices. Stay tuned for their 2023 release. You may pick up a six-pack of Adoptable Lager(for human consumption only) at either Motorworks Brewery location in Bradenton orOrlando. You may also support Manatee County Animal Services through Friends ofManatee County Animal Serviceswww.FOMCAS.org.SAVE THE DATE: Adopt-A-Palooza will be on May 13, 2023 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. This is a funevent with multiple rescue groups, vendors for shopping, demonstrations, and a lot more.KuDOGs to the CatsThe Orlando Cat Cafe, withwhom the SPCA Florida part-ners, recently surpassed 2,000adoptions. The Cafe opened in2016 in the Town Center atCagan Crossings, Clermont,Florida. Recently, Sandra Cagan,of the Orlando Cat Cafe, presentedShelley Thayer, Executive Director ofSPCA Florida, with a donation check in the amountof $11,381.79.The cozy coffeehouse has comfortable seating,premium coffee, tea and pastries, and 12 to 15 catsroaming freely in 1,000 square-feet of the cat playand adoption area. If you plan on visiting, reserva-Older Dogs Really Rock The SPCA Florida has a spe- tions are highly recommended. Call 352.989.4820.cialpromotiontakingplace www.OrlandoCatCafe.comevery day of the week through the end of 2023. The adoption fee for all dogsand cats, seven years of age or older, will be half off the regular adoption fee.Alladoptables,likeBrucey andBuffy above,willbespayed/neutered,microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations. The pricing is made possi-ble through the generous support from Dr. Linda Silver and Dr. Diane Tait.At seven years of age, these homeless animals have many years of uncondi-tional love to give. We appreciate the Doctorshumanity and support of PolkCounties effort to become a No Kill County (a save rate of 90% or moreof animals who go into shelters), said Shelley Thayer, Executive Director,SPCA Florida. The shelters Lakeland Adoption Center is open Mondaythrough Friday from 11am until 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, 11amuntil 5pm. www.SPCAFlorida.org Shelley Thayer (left) and Sandra Cagan (right)16THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'