reality sound bites. It’s Ruff Work, but somebody has to show some responsibility.
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There was an opening at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort on St. Pete Beach for a Director of Barketing. This was not a fluff position. It would require some expert tail-wagging and the occasional slobbery kiss. In an effort to help three Tampa Bay Area shelters promote adoptions and put a face on three homeless dogs, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort and The New Barker invited the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Humane Society of Sarasota County and Pet Pal Animal Shelter of St. Petersburg to submit one photo each of an adoptable dog who could fill the honorary position. The photos were then posted on the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort’s Facebook page with the dogs’ bios. Guests were encouraged to vote for their favorite dog. Beethoven, the Ambassadog from Pet Pal, won with 49 percent of the votes.
Miss Maggie with the Humane Society of Tampa was the first runner up and the pirate lass, Jannis from the Humane Society of Sarasota County was second runner up. All three dogs received gift baskets from the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort. The best gift of all was that each dog was adopted. Beethoven, a one-year-old
Pit Bull Terrier who is deaf, was actually adopted by a Pet Pal Animal Shelter employee, Robin Sloper. The grand prize included a whirlwind photo shoot one afternoon, showcasing Beethoven’s Director of Barketing skills. He and his family also won a mini vacation at the very dog-friendly resort.
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Lap of luxury – Everyone deserves a little R&R, none more than Beethoven. During his day as Director of Barketing (top photo),
he also had to make sure the chaise lounges in the fenced-in Pet Play Zone were comfortable (above). And, yes they were. Call and ask about the Sit. Stay. Play. Pet Package. 888.794.0070.
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Photography by Anna Cooke
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