Gulf Coast Humane Society Bark in the Park raises $22,500
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) and "Paw-Senting Sponsor" personal injury law firm Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz hosted the second Bark in the Park event on Nov. 9 at Centennial Park in Fort Myers. The event raised $22,500, up from the inaugural year's total of $14,100, and attracted 165 attendees and 24 vendors.

"We are so thankful to our friends at Goldstein Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz for serving as our Paw-Senting Sponsor of Bark in the Park," said GCHS Executive Director Darcy Andrade. "Our nonprofit animal shelter, serving Southwest Florida since 1947, relies on the goodwill and support of the community we serve to make our work possible. Events like Bark in the Park highlight the bonds we have with our pets while raising awareness that there are still many animals needing their forever home as well as the importance of access to veterinary care for those already in homes."

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The family- and pet-friendly event for pet enthusiasts featured a one-mile walk in addition to pet resources, vendors, music, photo ops, food trucks, K-9 demonstrations and more.

"We are honored to support this event and the Gulf Coast Humane Society," said Andrea Smith, managing partner for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz. "One of my own dogs, Boo, was adopted from Gulf Coast Humane Society. He's a special needs dog, he's the best and he completes our family. We encourage everyone to support Gulf Coast Humane Society in any way that you can."

About Gulf Coast Humane Society

Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS) is a regional organization dedicated to helping companion pets find their forever homes, no matter how long it takes. GCHS provides an adoption center, spay-neuter clinic, veterinary clinic, and pet food pantry, as well as education and awareness to the public about the welfare of homeless pets. To learn more about GCHS, visit gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.

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About Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A., is a personal injury firm representing those injured by the wrongdoing of others in Southwest Florida since 1962. The firm's experienced attorneys are board certified by the Florida Bar, and their areas of practice include personal injury and accidents, trip, slip and fall, premises liability, wrongful death, motorcycle and truck accidents, wills, and estate planning and administration. With offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres and Port Charlotte, attorneys can be reached by calling 239-500-HURT or visiting JusticeStartsNow.com.