b'realitysoundbites.Funds Helping To Take Care Of Pets In NeedHarmony Vet Care, with two loca- cat who became the office greeter,tions in the Tampa Bay area, is a living out the rest of hisnonprofit organization. They are fill- days at the clinic. Wendyl madeing a huge need among pet parents all our lives immensely better, saidand rescue groups looking for low Dr. Stephanie Sabshin. In his mem-cost, quality full veterinary service ory the Wendyl Fund has been setcare. Their team of veterinarians at up to raise funds to cover the med-both their Tampa and Brandon loca- ical expenses of the shelter animalstions offers a range of routine vacci- Harmony Vet Care pulls.nations, healthy pet exams, illness Animals who dont have own-exams, urgent care, dentistry, and ers, through no fault of their own,surgery. said Dr. Sabshin, who could go onto provide years of happiness tofuture owners after some medicalattention by our staff, thanks to the Local Store Creates AWendyl Fund. These animals Tail Wagging Wish Boxdeserve to live a happy and safe lifein a home. The Doggie Bag Pet Boutique inLakeland, Florida has created its ownsubscription service that providesthemed dog and cat products, neatlydelivered to your home in a box. TheHarmony Vet Cares Dr. Stephanie Sabshin Tail Wagging Wish Box for dogs orand Dr. Angela Backus. The Cats Meow Box for cats isTheir Simon Fund helps provide delivered each month, chock full ofmedical care for animals when own- goodies. Its like a birthday party forers cannot afford medical care. your pet, every month.Owners must show financial need There is no longterm subscription.and must be able to cover at least 50 Just sign up and youll be invoicedpercent of the estimate provided. on a month-to-month basis. BoxesWendyl, the cat for whom theThe pet must have a good prognosis Fund is named. are created by staff and items areto be considered for the Simon selected based on the customersFund. Harmony Vet Care also has its input and the pets size (Big Tail isThere have been instances, how- own Pet Food Bank, providing free dogs 30 pounds and up; Small Tail isever, when Harmony Vet Care has pet food to those needing help feed- dogs under 30 pounds). pulled an animal from a local area ing their pets. They accept dona- The Doggie Bag is Polk Countysshelter needing immediate care. tions of unopened cans and bags of original specialty pet boutique,They have used the Simon Fund to dog and cat food. having opened in 2002.cover the cost of medical treatment By the way, the Simon Fund is The Boxes are just another one of theand care. The problem is, that, with named to honor Simon Goldseker, creative ways The Doggie Bag staysno owner to help contribute to the an animal lover who was particularly in touch with its customers.bill, the Simon Fund ends up paying fond of German Shepherd Dogs.the whole bill, draining funds for He encouraged others to foster. Uthose families in need.To find out more, and Remember to support local,Harmony Vet Care has come up how to donate, visit shop local, and bark and meow local.with a solution, in honor of a cat For more information on how to signwho was about to be euthanized at www.HarmonyVetCare.org/donate up, callthe store at 863.683.6220.the shelter for severe congenital or call 813.871.0850 www.TheDoggieBag.Boutiqueheart defect. The staff adopted the14THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'