ALL SMILES AT HUMANE SOCIETY’S GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW BUILDING

The rain cleared just in time for Upper Keys Humane Society staff and board members to pose for a photo at the groundbreaking for their facility’s new building. UKHS medical director Michael Claudio said, “I’m thrilled beyond measure and humbled by the response of the community.” The project, which has been taken on by CBT Construction, is set to be completed in three months. UKHS president Angela Boehm was also excited to share other news: The UKHS has a “generous donor” who will match all donations until May 1, 2022, up to $50,000 for the new construction in honor of their late grandmother’s birthday. For more information and/or to make a donation, call 305-451-3848. Seen here, from left: Boehm holding her fur baby, Aryia; UKHS staff Karla Perrine and Lucy LaRue; CBT’s Chris Trentine; UKHS board members Gene Graham and Shylon Marton; CBT’s Matt Turk; Claudio; UKHS board members Rosie Sanchez, Nicole Navarro and Sandy Singleton; and, in front, Hunter the Keys Husky.

Charlotte Twine
Charlotte Twine fled her New York City corporate publishing life and happily moved to the Keys six years ago. She has written for Travel + Leisure, Allure, and Offshore magazines; Elle.com; and the Florida Keys Free Press. She loves her two elderly Pomeranians, writing stories that uplift and inspire, making children laugh, the color pink, tattoos, Johnny Cash, and her husband. Though not necessarily in that order.