YOUR TOWN

Ormond Beach women raise almost $12K for Halifax Humane Society

The team, 'Dogs and Divas,' raised $11,550 for HHS, winning first place in the shelter's annual Mutt Strut.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 p.m. May 15, 2025
  • Ormond Beach Observer
  • Your Town
  • Share

A team of 11 Ormond Beach women won first place in the Halifax Humane Society Brownie's Mutt Strut held on Saturday, May 3.

The team, "Dogs and Divas," raised $11,550 for HHS.

The Mutt Strut, presented by Subaru of Daytona, is the largest community event for HHS, according to a press release. Held this year at the Riverfront Esplanade in downtown Daytona Beach, the festival featured the "All-Star Stunt Dogs" show, a pet adoption zone and a canine sports zone, where dogs could participate in Swift Paws lure coursing. 

Subaru of Daytona Beach also presented HHS with a $50,000. In addition to Dogs and Divas, the following teams were recognized:

  • Bitty Pitty Committee — $6,456
  • Bandit & Olivia to the Rescue — $5,000
  • Cooper's Troopers — $2,100
  • Release the Hounds — $1,670

The top individual fundraisers were:

  • Sarah Bates — $2,888
  • Suzanne Zappala — $1,170
  • Isabella Lentine — $1,019.90
  • Sherry Gailey — $1,000
  • Diane Cooper — $760

 

Latest News

  • June 21, 2025
Volusia action group calls for peace, not war, in wake of possible U.S. involvement in Iran
  • June 20, 2025
Florida teens must complete new requirements to obtain learners permits beginning July 1
  • June 20, 2025
Ormond Beach man arrested for death of 18-month-old son after leaving him in hot truck
  • June 20, 2025
Walmart submits new site plan for Ormond Beach expansion, remodel
×

Your free article limit has been reached this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited digital access to our award-winning local news.