Florida Panthers’ hockey player Sam Bennett started his Benny’s Buddies charitable program after his fiancé began volunteering at HSBC, saying “It eventually started because my fiancé volunteers here (Humane Society of Broward County) once a week and we both have a love for animals. We ended up adopting a dog from the shelter here a couple weeks ago and then we just had the idea that we want to do something else to help all the other pets, dogs and cats that are here and available to get adopted. So, we thought about the program, Benny’s Buddies, and to sponsor the adoption fee of any pet for every goal I score this year is what we’re going to do. It’s a great cause and I’m really excited to be a part of it.”
To date, dozens of Benny’s Buddies pets have found their forever homes, all with their adoption fees paid by Bennett.
Meet Our Featured Benny's Buddies
Adrian
Adrian is a pretty 8-year-old brown tabby with soulful, hazel-green eyes that question why she is here. She misses her deceased human and is shy but, with some patience, her sweet nature becomes apparent. Adrian enjoys petting and attention and gets along well with other cats. She is observant and aware of the activity around her, even if she is not always a participant. Adrian will thrive in an attentive home where she receives the love she so richly deserves.
Thanks to #9 Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers, he has kindly paid her adoption fee. Every time Sam scores a goal, another pet at the Humane Society of Broward County benefits. To meet Adrian or any other pet visit www.humanebroward.com and complete the pre-adoption application. The Humane Society of Broward County is located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312, and the adoption kennels open daily at 11 a.m. If you have any questions call 954-989-3977.
Lady Bug
As sweet as it gets with little Lady Bug.
This 3-year-old lady is the kind of dog who just melts your heart. She’s playful, loving, & can’t get enough of your affection. In fact, she’s what we call a Velcro dog, who is happiest when she’s near you or curled up in your lap.
Lady Bug is as easygoing as they come. She walks great on the leash with zero pulling, knows “sit,” is potty trained, and listens like the good girl she is. She’ll happily wait for you to leash her up, stroll right by your side, and stay close the entire time. She didn’t react to other dogs when passing and seems to get along well with them.
What she really loves most is YOU. Lady Bug is all about connection. She’ll lean into you for pets, rest her head on you, roll over for belly rubs, give kisses, and stay right by your side. At the end of the day, she chooses cuddles over toys every time.
Thanks to the Florida Panthers’ Benny’s Buddies program, her adoption fee is covered so she can focus on what really matters: finding her forever home. Every time Sam Bennett (#9 of the Florida Panthers) scored a goal this season, another shelter pet got a second chance.
