Happy Birthday Gypsy Sue!

Gypsy Sue knows how to throw one heck of a birthday party! This beautiful dog holds a party every year to benefit other pets less fortunate, primarily those at the Humane Society Naples (HSN) which brings out their mobile adoption center to the party. 

Her owners, Michael and Gail Cochran, throw a party at none other than Island Gypsy, her namesake, on Isles of Capri. All of Gypsy’s dog friends were invited to the party. They don’t ask for gifts, but a bag of dog food to give to HSN, which sends volunteers to pick up the food. This year three kittens were showcased in the mobile center ready for adoption (HSN won’t adopt where alcohol is served, but you can adopt the next day at their office).   

There was plenty of food for all Gypsy’s human friends, too. Chicken wings, BBQ sandwiches and much more. At 130+ pounds, Gypsy doesn’t do anything that isn’t BIG! Michael said, “Last year, Gypsy’s friends donated over 4,000 pounds of food.”  So through her generosity and those of her parents, they benefited a lot of other animals.