Animal enthusiasts are invited to an evening of fun, fur and philanthropy as the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, rolls out the red carpet to help shelter and homeless animals
PUParrazi get ready! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will roll out the red carpet to honor superstar shelter animals during its Inaugural Golden Paw Gala and A-Cat-Emmy Awards on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Westin Arlington Gateway, Ballston. Proceeds will directly benefit shelter and homeless animals, as well as community programs and services supported by The Animal Welfare League of Arlington—the County’s only humane society. Meet and mingle with some VIPs (Very Important Pooches) aka, shelter dogs, that will walk the red carpet to represent the hundreds of animals that will benefit from the evening’s proceeds.
“Over 3,000 companion animals benefit from the League each year with 92 percent of sheltered animals in 2012 either being placed for adoption, reunited with their owner, or transferred to one of many of AWLA’s network of rescue and rehabilitation partners,” said Neil Trent, president and CEO of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
“The Golden Paw Gala is not only a benefit event to help advance our mission to improve the lives of animals, but also serves to generate awareness for the many adoptable animals in our care that are in need of a home.”Joel Silverman, professional Hollywood animal trainer, current host of the nationally syndicated TV series Dog & Cat Training with Joel Silverman, former host of Good Dog U on Animal Planet, and author of Bond with Your Heart; Train with Your Brain, will give a presentation and demonstration with “Foster,” a rescue shelter pup trained for movies and commercials.
Special guest Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, will deliver keynote remarks. Three honorees will be recognized with an A-Cat-Emmy award for their exemplary contributions to the health and welfare of Arlington’s shelter animals.
This glitzy benefit event will be co-hosted by Dr. Katy Nelson of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy on News Channel 8, as well as Scott Thuman, WJLA anchor of Good Morning Washington, and include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, program and entertainment. Join us for an evening of fun, fur and philanthropy while helping to make second chances PAWsible.Get more information and purchase tickets.
Sponsored in part by: Jim McCowan, Realtor, Segue Technologies and Veterinary Surgical Centers
