Thank you for supporting
VIP
Pensacola Magazine as you read one of
my favorite issues --
Pets and People.
I am so grateful to have been
accepted into the Pensacola
community over the past several years
where I have grown both personally
and professionally while meeting
many incredible people. I enjoy living
here in such a wonderful, pet-friendly
community. As a magazine, we cover
numerous charitable events each year
that supports a variety of non-profits.
I have found the outpouring of love
and support for animal fundraisers on
the Emerald Coast to be unmatched.
I invite you to read, in this issue, some amazing stories of people,
pets, and fundraisers that benefit them.
Adventure Out showcases
Escambia county Animal Shelter’s new “Dogs Play for Life”
program.
Give Care Share introduces “A HOPE” for Santa Rosa
county- Health Outreach Prevention and Education.
I am impressed with the number of pet friendly businesses in
Pensacola. It is a joy to take my little rescued Pomeranian, Izzy,
shopping with me to have her welcomed with water bowls and
treats. A majority of the local restaurants offer pet friendly seating
and are happy to see you bring in your wagging tailed friend.
My first rescue, Fred, brought me the most joy for 15 years while
teaching me unconditional love. He was a happy beagle who loved
to explore. I ask you to please consider adopting a pet in need the
next time you are looking for your best friend. They are the most
appreciative and steal your hearts very quickly.
In this issue, you will see a mix of local pets, from the highly
pampered, to a few who need to be rescued. Hopefully you will see
one that makes your heart beat a little faster and you will feel you
must take him with you to his forever home.
As always, I hope you find this issue fun, intriguing, and
something you like to share with all your friends.
letter from the associate publisher
PUBLISHER
GREG ALEXANDER
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
VERLA PRICE
MANAGING EDITOR
STEVE BARBER
PRODUCTION EDITOR
JESSICA GRAÑA
ADVERTISING
STEPHANIE ALVAREZ
BETH MANGUM
ERIC SANDERS
TRICIA WIBLE
SENIOR DESIGNER
PRISCILLA ATKINS
DESIGN
SHEILA MACDIARMID
CONTRIBUTING
WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS
GREG ALEXANDER
HALEY BRYANT
CHRIS COOK
MARTINA MASON
COURTNEY MURRAY
VERLA PRICE
CATHERINE ROWAN
LIESEL SCHMIDT
KRISTINA WRIGHT
VIP FOUNDER
JEFF WATSON
VIP PENSACOLA
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