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Much more than pet adoptions offered at Alaqua Animal Refuge

Busy facility gives back to community with education, senior partner program and more When Laurie Hood first embarked on starting up an animal refuge more than four years ago, she had little idea what the future would entail. With little staff and a healthy measure of volunteers, however, the 10-acre acility has grown quickly in a short time. Within two years, Alaqua Animal Refuge expanded to provide additional housing for the animals. Funded by grants, improvements were made to an...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Sweet feline looking for a special place to curl up Sweet, adorable, affectionate, irresistible – look up any of these words in the dictionary and you should find a picture of Dorie. This seven month old gray tabby cat has the disposition of an angel and a heart overflowing with more love than she could give away in twice her nine lives.  Whenever visitors arrive, Dorie rushes to the door so she can be the first kitty to welcome them. ...

Halloween safety tips from the SWFD

Don’t let your guard down when it comes to safety Halloween is an exciting and festive time for children and adults. Halloween parties, prick or treating, fall festivals and haunted houses are all enjoyable.  However, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) wants to remind you to not let your guard down when it comes to safety. We all think about the obvious when Trick or Treating: check the candy before eating, carry a flashlight, wear reflective or bright colors, don’t accept...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Happy little girl with looking for a new friend Bonnie.  The name means “beautiful and good,” and it fits this little lady to a T.  One of the dogs fortunate enough to be rescued from a kill shelter, Bonnie is an adorable schnauzer/terrier mix who is currently residing at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Her personality is all about love, and she wriggles her whole body from nose to toes with joy when anyone gives her a bit of attention.  Bonnie knows...

The fine art of beekeeping alive and well in DeFuniak Springs

North Walton farmer produces wide variety of sweet honey As a beekeeper only in his fourth year of operation, Jim Dietrich sure knows his bees. Picking up from what was a once a hobby with his father years ago, the DeFuniak Springs beekeeper now operates several bee apiaries full-time in locations throughout Walton County. The majority of the apiaries are located north of DeFuniak Springs in Glendale, with a few in South Walton. Producing a variety of honey throughout most...

Alaqua Animal Refuge ‘furever’ friend of the week

Happy little guy with looking for a new friend Martin is a very happy little dog.  Scheduled for euthanasia, he was rescued at the very last minute from a nearby kill shelter and is now a resident at Alaqua Animal Refuge.  When he first arrived at the sanctuary, he was quite the sad looking guy.  Due to a severe flea infestation and an impossibly matted coat, Martin had to be completely shaved.  As you can see from the photo, today...