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Dog2Humane Society Low Cost Clinics
Take advantage of our low-cost medical clinic offered each month on the 3rd Saturday. Shots, testing, microchipping, nail trims, flea prevention and more. For a full list of services and updates on vaccination availability for the events, view our Facebook event.

February 20th at Hobby Lobby 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 20th at Shore Thing Grooming 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

No appointment needed, so stop by! Rabies vaccinations ($13.00) are done by Dr. Susie McKnight of Bayview Veterinary Hospital. (Rabies are not available every time). Rabies vaccinations are good for one year.

Community Bag Program by Winn Dixie
For the month of February, The Humane Society of Bay County will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at Winn Dixie on 132 South Tyndall Parkway.

The Humane Society’s Thrift Store is Open!
Have you visited the all-new store yet? We’ve got a great selection of items to choose from. New inventory daily! Follow us on Facebook for inventory arrivals. Now taking donations. To find out how you can donate to the store, visit the website at adoptme.org. Help us out with supplies! We are in need of items for operations. Purchase from Amazon, and ship directly to the store. All purchases are tax-deductible donations. Located at 1352 W. 15th Street, PC 32401 in the Panama Plaza on the corner of Lisenby and 15th. Open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

CAUSEway Car Show: Cruisin’ for Kids Feb. 20!
100% of the proceeds will be donated to The Optimist Club’s Childhood Cancer Program. There will be top 10 people’s choice awards, vendors, giveaways, DJ Awesome Ant and The Chris Beverly Experience will play from 3-7 p.m. after the trophies are awarded. Online registration available at Bit.ly/causewaycarshow. Join us February 20, 2021, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Shrimp Boat, 1201 Beck Ave., Panama City. For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/651111392253329.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters’ The Big Event March 6
Panama City’s beloved Corks ‘N Canvases event has received a makeover, and you are cordially invited to the Big Event presented by Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at The Barn at Wicked Wheel! This past year has been filled with challenges for our community, but we are looking forward to coming together and putting our focus on who needs our support: our local children.

The Big Event will be filled with many of our signature elements including a silent and live auction, chances to win and live entertainment by Christon Birge and Katie Spillman! We will have COVID-19 precautions in place, as the health and safety of our guests are our top priority!

Another new and exciting addition?! We will be streaming the event LIVE! If you are more comfortable, you can stay at your home, participate virtually, and give back to a BIG cause. Individual in-person tickets will be limited.

If you’d like to secure your spot, sponsorship opportunities are now available! Contact Paula Shell at pshell@bbbsnwfl.org or call 850.763.5437 for more information.
There are many other ways you can support our mission and make a big difference in a little’s future. Shop Amazon Smile! Visit https://bit.ly/BBBSSMILE, choose BBBSNWFL as your selected nonprofit, and shop the same Amazon you know with the same products you love. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

We have partnered with the local tax collectors from Pensacola to Panama City to promote our Big Brothers Big Sisters Florida State License Plate. For each plate sold, our agency will receive $25. These funds help support the one-to-one mentoring services that serve over 600 children annually. Visit bbbsnwfl.org/fl-state-license-plate/ to purchase your plate today.