Our Mission
President's Letter
The Pet Philanthropy Circle’s mission is to save and enhance the quality of animal lives by promoting greater public awareness of their welfare and the causes that protect them. We accomplish this through educational programs, raising funds for qualified animal rescue organizations and the
Pet Hero Awards.
Our Advisory Board Members are solely responsible for making nominations for the Pet Hero Awards. It is essential that this group be totally committed to our cause and willing to invest the time and/or financial commitment necessary to keep our awards program standards of excellence intact.
If you feel someone or an organization has made a significant contribution to animal welfare or you are willing to become a sponsor and make a financial contribution, contact us.
Our second annual Pet Hero Award ceremony will be held on June 29th at Hobby Hill, 44 Little Noyac Path, Watermill, New York. We hope you will be able to join us in celebrating the excellence of these amazing people, organizations and pets.
Sincerely yours,
Jewel Morris
Mission Statement
The Pet Philanthropy Circle’s mission
is to save and enhance the quality of animal lives
by promoting greater public awareness of their
welfare and the causes that protect them.
Jill Rappaport
Pet Humanitarian of the Year - View Tribute
Debi Boies, Pilots N Paws
Rescue Organization of the Year - View Tribute
Jonathan McCann, SHAS
Shelter of the Year - View Tribute
Sony Schotland, Co-Founder of Arf of the Hamptons
Founder's Award - View Tribute
Richard Rubin, Baiting Hollow Horse Rescue
Political Action Award Co-Winner - View Tribute
Sharon Levine, Baiting Hollow Horse Rescue
Political Action Award Co-Winner - View Tribute
Joseph C. Ramaekers, D.V.M.
Veterinarian of the Year - View Tribute
Zoe Kamitse, Arf of the Hamptons Volunteer
Volunteer of the Year - View Tribute
Dolce with Mom - Dr Cynthia Otto
Amazing Pet Award - View Tribute
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Past Pet Hero Award Winners Gallery
Pet Resource Book / PetFest & Pet Philanthropy Circle Program Journal
Please help us honor the award winners by placing congratulatory ads in the Program Journal and remember to honor your own pet with the VIP Pet Pages or in the Pet Memorial Section.
The Pet Resource Book - PetFest Directory and the Pet Philanthropy Circle Program Journal
Click here to be inlcuded in our next edition
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PetFestFun.com/journal/PetFest_Jn-PetRB.pdf