Post Views: 145 SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT HOSTING ELF RIDE DEC 6th                                                                                                                                                                              SOUTH WALTON FIRE DISTRICT HOSTING ELF RIDE DEC. 6th (Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 8th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 6th, 2015. Elves of all ages will meet at the Western Lake […]

Read more

Post Views: 162 Duck Race 2015 Press Release It is that time of year again where Ducks and Ducklings take to the water to raise money for Beach Care Services.  On Tuesday, October 13th at 5:30 PM located at the Grand Panama Beach Resort Pool Deck, the unlike any other! The night filled with quackfoolery […]

Read more

Post Views: 157 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Kentucky”   Kentucky is approximately a 3 year old, Lab mix, weighs about 55 lbs and is a proud graduate of our Unconditional Love Program. She came to us battling an eye infection and as a result had to have it removed. However, this minor […]

Read more

Post Views: 143 2015 VIP Destin Pet Parade Benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge Here is your chance to make your adorable pet a star with Alaqua’s newest fundraiser. For a $100 donation, you can submit a photo (by July 8th) of your pet and it will be published in VIP Destin Magazine’s Pet Parade in the 2015 August/September […]

Read more

Post Views: 139 Alaqua Animal Refuge 4th of July Safety Tips   As we celebrate the birth of our nation Alaqua Animal Refuge has a few safety tips.  Please keep in mind that pets are terrified of fireworks, and often panic at the loud noise of firecrackers and can flee from you and wind up […]

Read more

Post Views: 146 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Mylee”   Mylee is a black Tabby and approximately 9 years of age. She is super sweet, playful and ready to find her forever home. Please come by Alaqua Animal Refuge and meet her. She would be a great addition to a family. For more […]

Read more

Post Views: 140 Bel is a 5 year old female, weighs 60 lbs and is a Black Lab / Border Collie mix.  Bel earned her Canine Good Citizenship Certificate through the Unconditional Love Program where she was trained by inmate labor with basic obedience skills with the goal of being adopted as a companion canine.  […]

Read more

Post Views: 133 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Brendi”   Brendi, is an energetic and playful American Bulldog mix.  She is approximately 3 years of age, 50 lbs, is current on all vaccinations and considers herself the center of attention.  Brendi would thrive in a home with older children and prefers to be […]

Read more

Post Views: 146 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Swayze Red”     Swayze “Red,” an American Bulldog/Lab mix, wants the whole world to know that he is ready to find his forever family.  He was originally found as a stray but the scars on his body indicate he wasn’t taken care of in […]

Read more

Post Views: 117 Our Pet of The Week is a very special mamma named Zebbles. If you are able to feature her story & photo (attached) in print, we would greatly appreciate it. “My name is Zebbles, I’m a hound dog, and I’m just two years old. I was born with a handicap, my front […]

Read more

Post Views: 130 Millie is an approx. 3 year old female Lab mix who came to Alaqua depressed since her previous owners neglected her at their vet’s office where she lived for over a month. She can be a little timid at first with new people, but with this sweet girl, time and patience go a […]

Read more

Post Views: 236 The 5th Annual Sip n Shop event is set to be one fabulous day of shopping, eating, and sipping! As a part of the Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown weekend on May 1 and 2, Sip n Shop brings together local vendors and winemakers in an effort to raise money and awareness for […]

Read more

Post Views: 118   A very pregnant Sweets was rescued from the county shelter and delivered five precious babies upon her arrival to Alaqua. Now that all of her babies have been adopted, this beautiful two year old Lab/Hound mix is ready to find a forever home of her very own. If her mothering skills […]

Read more

Post Views: 131 Hi! I’m Terra and I’ve been selected as the Walton County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. I’m an 8 year old Lhasa Apso mix, I’m housebroken, leash trained, spayed and have had all my shots. My previous owner’s health declined and he was no longer able to care for me so […]

Read more

Post Views: 244 “There’s a mystery afoot at Alaqua Animal Refuge, and that is; what is a nice girl like me, doing in a shelter? I’m blonde, beautiful, and I walk on a leash like a show dog. I’ve been here almost one year, that’s equal to almost seven years in a dog’s life! All […]

Read more

Post Views: 133 We have chosen Winnie for the pet of the week. If you are able to put his photo and story in print, we would greatly appreciate it! His photo is attached. “My name is Winston, but you may call me Winnie. They tell me I am a perfect Pug, sweet, playful, and […]

Read more

Post Views: 129 We have chosen Wistful for the pet of the week. If you are able to put her photo and story in print, we would greatly appreciate it! Her photo is attached. Wistful is a 3 year old, tan, cocker-spaniel/terrier mix. She is a proud graduate of our Unconditional Love Program and absolutely […]

Read more

Post Views: 136 Alaqua Love Story Below please find a special Valentine’s tale of two pups in love……..If you are able to put the story/photo in print we would greatly appreciate it. Many thanks and happy Valentines Day! A story of love, devotion and second chances Dogs have an amazing capacity for love. Sometimes, two […]

Read more

Post Views: 129 PEKEO Lost, abandoned and left on the cold shelter’s floor, I gave them 8 years of my life, but they loved me no more. Afraid, alone, I had lost hope for my future, I had simply shut down. Then, I was told about Alaqua, a place that is the opposite of this […]

Read more

Post Views: 144 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2014 On December 17, 2014 Alaqua Animal Refuge and The Old Florida Fish House are teaming up with 20 local artists and businesses for the first ever “Alaqua Wreath Auction” to raise much needed funds for the Panhandle’s premier animal rescue organization. At 6:30 p.m. on […]

Read more

Post Views: 143 The Hunks and Hounds Calendar Release Party is next Wednesday, Nov 12 at The Bay from 6-9pm. The Bay is donating the “creative deliciousness” (hors d’oeuvres) that Chef Ben Steeno and team has put together. Plus, there will be a bonfire on the beach while The Courtyard Saints with special guest Kenny […]

Read more

Post Views: 141 My name is Buffy. I’m about 2 1/2 years old, and I have a secret. Try to keep this just between us, okay? I am secretly taking applications for a forever home. Yep, that’s right. I would rather Alaqua not know this, because it might hurt their feelings, as they have been […]

Read more

Post Views: 128 Durbin I’m a 3-year-old neutered male and I am looking for a family to share my love! I am available for adoption at Alaqua Animal Refuge. I have been here since I was a wee kitten. Alaqua is a great place to live, but I am a loving cat, dreaming about finding […]

Read more

Post Views: 149 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week – Ebro! My name is Ebro, and “I ain’t nothing but a hound dog”! Unlike the hound dog Elvis sang about, I’m not “cryin’ all the time”! In fact, I’ve also been selected as “Mr. Congeniality”. I’m the most popular guy on the playground! The […]

Read more