Rescue Tails
Our Big News
The search is over!
As you may have heard, after years of looking, we have finally found the perfect location for our rescued dogs and cats and our non-profit veterinary hospital.
We are thrilled to report that on December 16, Justin Bartlett will close on nine acres of land with a house, a barn and a building for events, in Loxahatchee. Looking ahead, we envision dog runs, a cat sanctuary, a special meet-and-greet space and, of course, a new hospital.
Our plan is to have our wonderful staff and volunteers move our animals and facility to our new home in the next two – three months, but first, we need to update and renovate the property, so it meets our needs. And for that, we need your help.
So please consider making a tax-deductible, year-end contribution to us. Any support, big or small, can make a difference.
Join us in our effort to shelter our animals in comfort, safety and security as we prepare them for loving, forever homes.
Did You Know?
Justin Bartlett Animal Hospital is affiliated with HCI College here in Palm Beach County. In fact, we have trained over a dozen externs, helping them develop real-world experience on their way to earning a Veterinary Assisting diploma. For more information about HCI’s program, contact https://www.hci.edu/programs/veterinary-assisting
Spotlight on our Board:
Meet Luis Sosa
Born in Cuba and raised in West Palm Beach, Luis Sosa has long been passionate about law and the American justice system. After graduating with honors from the University of Central Florida, he earned his J.D. at Barry University School of Law. Since then, Luis has distinguished himself as one of Florida’s top attorneys—recognized as a Super Lawyer (an honor reserved for just five percent of lawyers in the state) and celebrated as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer. Today, he proudly serves clients as an attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa.
Beyond his legal career, Luis is deeply committed to public service. He has volunteered with organizations such as Hispanic Human Resource, and we’re thrilled that his dedication extends to animals in need of forever homes.
A longtime supporter of Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, Luis has never purchased a pet from a breeder. Instead, he and his wife adopted Peppa, a terrier mix puppy, from our rescue – and, according to Luis, they could not have found a better dog: Peppa fits perfectly into their family, alongside their young children and their cat.
Now serving on our Board, Luis brings not only his energy and compassion but also his legal expertise to help advance our mission.
“At the end of the day, if everyone gives back just a little part of themselves, we can all make a difference,” he says. “We can create a better place to live.”
We are grateful for Luis’ generosity and commitment to making life better for animals—and for the people who love them.
Volunteers Make our Work Possible
We simply could not do what we do without our volunteers. Please consider giving us some of your time – at an adoption event or a fundraiser. And, of course, we would love to have your help walking dogs, fostering a pet or being one of our drivers.
Mark Your Calendar for our Free Pet Vaccine Clinic!
We are pleased to offer a Free Pet Vaccine Clinic to make essential preventive care available to everyone in our community. The clinic will be held on:
For more information contact us at: 561-795-9999
Join us on 📅 Saturday, December 13
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — No appointment necessary!
📍 Towne Square, 530 S. Main St., Belle Glade (near the Museum)
News You Can Use
Now that the holidays are underway, making sure your pets are safe and happy means keeping some special issues in mind, including:
Dangerous decorations – Keep lights, tinsel, ribbons and pine needles out of reach, along with plants such as ivy, holly, mistletoe and poinsettias, which can be poisonous. Additionally, watch out for unattended candles, since a pet may accidentally knock them over and start a fire.
Avoiding some foods – A wide variety of foods — including chocolate, grapes and raisins, onions, poultry bones and coffee — can cause serious health problems for your pet. Be alert when preparing or serving these foods and ask your guests not to feed your pet from their plates.
Parties and visitors – Visitors and the noise and excitement of holiday parties can upset pets. You can reduce emotional stress on your pets by ensuring they have access to a comfortable, quiet place indoors. If your guests ask to bring their pets, make sure the pets get to know each other and monitor for any problems. Also, as you greet your visitors, make sure your pets don’t dash out an open door. And make sure you clear away trash and leftovers, so your dog or cat doesn’t get to them!
Animals as gifts – The holidays are a popular time for welcoming a new furry friend into your family – and we love it when people open their hearts and homes to Justin Bartlett animals. Unfortunately, a pet should not be a surprise gift for someone. And, with everything happening during a holiday, pets can become lost and frightened in the chaos when they are already on edge about coming to a new home. Taking in a pet is a long-term commitment, so please wait until after the holidays to give an animal a forever home.