Check out the August 2008 Affection Connection Newsletter. Click Here to Download the PDF By Donna Koehn Photo by: Robert Burke The Tampa Tribune Originally Published Date: July 7, 2008 Pup's Devotion Is Good Medicine For Girl's Genetic Disorder LITHIA - It was the online photo of a fluffy, white American Eskimo pup that enticed the Steele family south to the Humane Society of Manatee County in Bradenton. Two growing kids and a new house. Time for a family pet. Jay Steele, the dad, had always wanted an Eskie. But like many online come-ons, the dog disappointed - too snooty, and it shied away from his girls. Sorry, Eskie. Not your day. Jay felt a pair of big brown eyes staring him down at the far end of the row of cages, a silent canine siren call impossible to ignore. To read the rest of this Pup's Devotion To See an additional photo and read the story, Click Here SAVE THE DATE FOR OCTOBER 10, 2008 Cause for Paws Presents Animal House Click Here for a larger PDF Feral Cat Free Spay/Neuter day September 14th October 12th HSMC- reservations required Call 941-747-8808 x 309 for more information   Microchip and Vaccination Clinics Microchips- $25 Several low cost vaccination packages available Call 941-747-8808 x 302 for more information Paws In Motion Walk-a-thon - A Big Thank you to Everyone! Thank you very much for all of your hard work on Paws in Motion this year. Due to everyone's support (at final tally) we raised more than $50,000, as compared to last year's (first year) total of $29,000. This dollar figure and percentage increase over last year is an awe inspiring accomplishment, especially given the current economic climate and all of the other competition in the market. To See The Photos From The Event Click Here To see additional photos, check out www.jessicaadkinsphotography.com/blog    Peter To see more cats available for adoption click here Mr. Big To see more dogs available for adoption click here