The Humane Society of Northeast Florida, Inc. would like to thank the many people who helped us with our 2009 Pet Fest.  We could not have pulled this off without the help of our contest sponsors: Hard Rock Materials, Sunshine Trophies, Beck Auto Group, Wayne & Julie McClain Family Foundation, Houseboat Rentals, Crill & Palm Veterinary Hospital,  Shelton Veterinary Clinic, Palatka Elks Lodge 1232, Animal Health Center, Animal Medical Clinic, Good Earth Realty & Auction, Kennedy Rehabilitation, and Love Your Pets.  Also, our master of ceremonies (Len Freeman), Father Ignatius Plathanam from St. Monica Church, our judges (John and Judy Jones, Barbara Fisher and Linda Myers), accountants (John Rowe and Susan Frank from Davis Monk & Company), animal welfare partners (Karl’s Kids, Animal Services and the Health Department), Dunkin Donuts, members/volunteers, and the local residents who braved the rain that morning to take part in the festivities with their pets.  A big thanks too to the City of Palatka Parks & Recreation Department and the City support services.  Lastly, we'd like to thank the local newspapers and radio stations for their coverage before and after the event.

Although we all got a little wet, the day turned out to be a lot of fun.  We found new homes for 5 of our shelter animals, introduced our new spay and neuter voucher program, brought a number of pets up-to-date on their vaccinations, microchipped a few more, made over $3,000 to help fund our operations, and enjoyed a great pet show/contest on what turned out to be a lovely day at the Palatka Riverfront Park.