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Monday, August 27, 2012

Kitty Displaced by Flooding Needs Home

Belle had been living under a shed but was forced out due to flooding.

The recent storms have caused local flooding and Belle lost the shed she was living under. Scared, wet and hungry she was rescued and now is in need of a warm, loving home. She is a spayed female 4- to 5-month-old cat, up to date on her vaccinations. Visit PAWS of Hillsborough County Inc.'s website or call 813-655-7297 for more information.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Tia's to Host Fundraiser for Lithia Pet Charity

The Tia's and PAWS Endless Summer Fundraiser will take place Monday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Tia's Tex Mex, 1414 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon.

Wiping their brows as the sun beat down on their Lithia property, Keith and Peggy Wenzel, along with a faithful troop of volunteers, hosted a yard sale in the hopes of raising funds for the pet charity the Wenzels founded, Protecting Animals With Sterilization of Hillsborough Inc. Money raised from the event will go to purchase pet food and veterinary care for the menagerie of animals that PAWS has taken in over the past few months. Unfortunately, while the population of homeless pets grows, donations are down, said Peggy Wenzel. "More and more people are giving up their pets because they can no longer afford to take care of them," she said. "At the same time, with the economy in the slumps, our donations are down." To make up for the …

Friday, July 20, 2012

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview July 20-22

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. PINK WINGS AND BRAS WHERE/WHEN: Pink Wings & BRAs, a day of fun, family and awareness presented by A New You Pink Boutique and Bikers Raising Awareness, will take place Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at A New You Pink Boutique, 106 W Robertson St., Brandon. WHY GO: The event will feature drawings, a 50/50, food for a nominal charge, games for the kids, hula hoop, face painting and a coloring contest. Visit the boutique, shop, find something in pink and meet the owners. Talk to the BRA crew about what assistance is available for breast cancer patients during chemo and treatment. Find out about the boutique’s Angel Closet. For information call Lisa Poole at 813-661-7465. …

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