The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is showcasing animals in desperate need of homes by partnering with local restaurants to attach adoption flyers to takeout orders.
The initiative is called “The Opie Project,” after a longtime shelter resident named Opie. He was the star of flyers that went out with pizzas ordered at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce.
Owner Scott Van Duzer said the approach worked, and Opie landed a home after waiting 800 days…