Pawpurrazzi Raises Close to $500,000 for the Humane Society of Greater Miami

People and dog watching is the ultimate activity here. Dogs were treated to ice cream, make-overs, a Purina doggy bar and more, while their owners sipped on cocktails, provided by Bacardi, and munched on an array of comfort type hors d’ouevres—the sliders, hot dogs, sweet potato French fries and small cups of tomato and broccoli soup were mmm mmm good and a yummy treat—while mingling with other guests and bidding on items from the silent auction. The impressive auction was chaired by Juan Lopez, Vice President and General Manager of Saks, Dadeland, Marisa Cisneros and Ann Rubino, three people who know luxury.
Top Dogs and Best in Show, The Batchelor Foundation, represented by Sandy, Jon, and Nancy Batchelor, received special acknowledgement because of its generous contribution to the event. Kirk Landon and Pamela Garrison were applauded for being the first Pawpurrazzi founder-inductees in the Hall of Fame. “Their generous support has been invaluable to our success and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts”, said Pat during her welcoming speech. Special thanks were given to corporate sponsor, South Motors, and their mascot, Luky Dascal. Guests who were singled out for their commitment to the organization included Bunny Bastian, and Marisa Cisneros-Rizzon, who were the Humane-itarians and Best of Breed. Animal Ambassadors and Star Dogs included Dr. Fredric Brandt, Yvonne Eldredge and Emily Damiano of the Victor and Emily D. Damiano Charitable Trust, Barbara and F.W. Mort Guilford, Mary Ann and Sherrill Hudson, and Linda and Patrick McEnany.
The Humane Society of Greater Miami is dedicated to placing every dog and cat into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.
For further information please contact Laurie Hoffman at 305-749-1815 or online at laurie@humanesocietymiami.org
Elizabeth Dascal, Karla Dascal, Fanny Dascal, Jacqueline and Jonathan Chariff, Gabriella Chariff
Marisa Cisneros-Rizzon with Gwenivere, Marcos Rizzon, Andreina Rizzon with Dante
Dr. Fredric Brandt with Surya, Tyler, and Benji
Emily Damiano with Suzette, Yvonne and Chas Eldredge with Sophia
Mort & Barbara Guilford with Rudy 2
Mary Ann and Sherrill Hudson with Gilbert, Kaitlyn Ickes
Linda & Patrick McEnany
Pamela Garrison and R. Kirk Landon
Yolanda & Jeffrey Berkowitz
University of Miami President Donna Shalala
Theodore & Jeanette Fine with Scamper and Scooter
Anna May & Eugene Conese
Zachary Kerr with Princess, Rene Ruiz with Dexter, DJ Kerr with Beauty
Board Chairman Robert Hudson, Christina Hudson, Sam Blum
Lily Maddock, Joyce Dickerson with Max
Lady Beatrice Clancy with Candy
Irene & Chris Korge
Juan and Carmen Lopez with Lola and grandson Jack
Helene Kovens, Marc Pacin, Lisa Pacin
Jordan, Jennifer, Richard, Matthew and Chanel Postrel with Hansel and Gretel
Jackie & Jorge Munilla
Frank & Ann Rubino with Missy
Melanie Herman, Kathie Schlesinger
Robert & Sookie Schwartz
Sandy Zankl
Steven & Allison Zelkowitz with Jackson
Mayor Glenn Singer with Darla