St. Augustine Humane Society’s Annual Pin Up Paws Fundraiser

ANNUAL PIN UP PAWS FUNDRAISER HELPS PROVIDE RESOURCES + CARE TO LOCAL PETS

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (September 30, 2024) – On Thursday, October 24th, the St. Augustine Humane Society will celebrate the release of its 2025 Pin Up Paws Calendar with a soiree and silent auction at The White Room at 1 King Street in downtown St. Augustine. This and the organization’s other annual fundraiser events support the critical work of the St. Augustine Humane Society, which is committed to promoting successful pet ownership through various services.

“We love hosting these events and gathering together our community of animal advocates,” says Carolyn Sindad Smith, Executive Director of the St. Augustine Humane Society. “But it’s their purpose that is truly extraordinary. Our charitable events raise funds that help keep our free and low-cost services available. We value being the trusted source that residents can turn to when they need advice, a helping hand, or critical services. And we take that trust very seriously.”

The St. Augustine Humane Society takes its mission very seriously, ensuring the organization can help as many pets and pet parents as possible. The organization’s end-of-year numbers show its success. In 2023 alone, the St. Augustine Humane Society:

·      Assisted 1,500 new clients                                ·      Performed 2,885 Spay/Neuter Surgeries

·      Performed 2,698 Wellness Visits                           ·      Performed 275 Specialty Surgeries

·      Administered 8,025 Vaccinations                           ·      Performed 96 Dental Procedures

·      Implanted 720 microchips                                  ·      Distributed over 26,000 pounds of free food

The St. Augustine Humane Society is also committed to maintaining a standard of excellence in its operations. It maintains a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, a service that analyzes nonprofits. Only 5 percent of U.S. nonprofits hold a seal of transparency, and less than 1 percent have earned the Platinum Seal. This means that philanthropists can feel confident their financial gifts are being used appropriately.

The 2025 Sweet Things Pin Up Paws Party is a fun experience for those looking to support the St. Augustine Humane Society’s work. The Pin Up Paws Auction is packed with fun experiences, useful gift cards, and unique one-of-a-kind collectibles. All auction items can be viewed here. The event promises a delightful evening with a scrumptious dinner, complimentary wine, live music by the House Cats Quartet, a silent auction, wine pull, and more. Pin Up Paws Party tickets are $145 per person and may be purchased here.

ABOUT ST. AUGUSTINE HUMANE SOCIETY: The St. Augustine Humane Society, located at 1665 Old Moultrie Road in St. Augustine, promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in the community. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here. Learn more at staughumane.org. Follow along on Facebook @StAugustineHumaneSociety and Instagram @StAugHumane