Mall Mutts: Gulf Coast Humane Society brings attention to dogs that need homes
Andrea Stetson
Ambrosious meanders through Miromar Outlets looking for both places to sniff and people to pet him. The nine-year-old, 100 pound American bulldog/mastiff mix is an ambassador for the Gulf Coast Humane Society and one of the many dogs that is part of Mall Mutts. On the first Thursday of each month, the humane society brings two to four canines to walk through the outdoor mall greeting people and bringing attention to dogs that need homes.
“It’s a great outreach to share our furry ambassadors,” said Brian Wierima, community relations coordinator for the Gulf Coast Humane Society. “We are just thinking of ways to have an event. Miromar Mall is such a great place to walk. I have really been impressed with this. It gets the dogs out. I love seeing people’s faces light up. It attracts a lot of people. We are getting the message out. We hand out pamphlets. We know people come into the