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

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JEFF WATSON

VIP PENSACOLA

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