Thousands attended the Gulfport's Get Rescued free daytime event and more than 200 people continued to celebrate Saturday night, proving that even after a busy day, people wanted to raise money for a good cause. Donors and friends took the party indoors to the Gulfport Casino Ballroom for the Get Rescued Celebration from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday night. The evening event featured multiple tables of silent-auction donated items, gift baskets, artwork and gift certificates to area businesses. 15 rescue groups set up their tables, each responsible for obtaining their own silent auction items. …
More than 60 animal rescue organizations came out to downtown Gulfport on Saturday Feb. 26th for the annual Gulfport's Get Rescued fundraiser event. Many volunteers and organizers we spoke to say the event is one of the premier fundraising events in the region. Watch our video and hear why.
Come out tonight to celebrate and help raise money for rescues at Gulfport's Get Rescued tonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. The Get Rescued Celebration is the popular evening component following a full day of festivities. After the animals have gone to bed, all are invited to a lively evening of fun for humans that will also donate to the important cause of animal rescues. The evening will include dancing and live music by popular local band No Slack, offering a revue of Motown and Soul favorites perfect for the dance floor. French and Continental cuisine …
10AM Gulfport Patch and Largo Patch have a booth at 30th Ave S & Beach Blvd. in Gulfport! Come meet the editors! Cherlene Willis, Peggy Stein and Aiyana Baida will be there to show you how the website works. Plus, business owners come claim your complimentary directory! 10:33AM Three people have signed up for our Gulfport Patch newsletter! Stop by and sign up! 11AM Meet Tonka the tortoise. He's here with Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary. 12PM Busy busy busy at our booth! Come out and say hi! 12:15PM Our very own reporter/photographer Leigh Armstrong steps on stage at the Pet Fashion show - …
Heading out to Gulfport's Get Rescued to find and meet that special friend on Saturday Feb. 26th? Here are some things to consider: Do your research. I suspect if you are reading this you may be looking to add on to your family. If you do not own a dog, or any pet, do your research. Look up the characteristics of the different dogs (or other domestic animals) you may be interested in. Assess your lifestyle. Are you active? Children? Senior? Lots to think about. A dog, cat, rabbit , etc are life commitments. Make lists with expectations. Sounds silly but if you write your questions down ahead …
Rex, my foster little Jack Russell/Chi mix, is excited about going to Gulfport’s Get Rescued this weekend. He knows (and I have no idea how) that this weekend’s events may be the first of many animal events in the area he can attend – hopefully not with his foster mom- you see as much as he loves me - Rex would love a forever home! Here are some things that Rex would like to remind all of us to bring for their best friends, so everyone has a great time. Must have a sturdy 4 or 6 foot leash and good collar. Rex is right! There will be a lot of people and other dogs there. Rex is a young dog …
The seventh annual Gulfport's Get Rescued fundraiser is expected to lure thousands to the city on Saturday February 26th. The all day free event and evening fundraiser will raise money for rescue groups from across the region and beyond. Here's what you need to know if you plan on coming to the event. Daytime Event: Gulfport's Get Rescued is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Gulfport on Beach Boulevard. It's free to the public. Evening Event: Get Rescued Celebration is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom at 5500 Shore Blvd. Tickets are $20 per person and are on sale now. …
