RUSKIN, Fla. — Two businesses are teaming up in Ruskin to give back to those who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Fish House has become a hub for donations for those in need in Ruskin.
The business, which has partnered with Professional Pets Florida, received more than 500 pounds of pet food donations. The donations are given to those in need to ensure the well-being of people and animals.
"So we're just out here giving it people that needed and helping with other supplies, food, water, clothing, everybody that's been affected by the hurricane," said Lauri Partanio, owner of Professional Pets Florida.
Through these efforts, Partanio was also able to help a lost dog find its owner. A man came in with a lost dog he found during Helene, and Partanio used her pet scanner to reunite the dog with its owners.
To learn more about Professional Pets Florida and find out how you can help, visit here.
To learn more about the Fish House and find out how you can help, visit here.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
