8th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

Terri Antonelli, James Hayward, Jean Hamilton and Debbie Amato

The Humane Society of Sarasota County held its 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon Thursday, April 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County held its 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon Thursday, April 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

Monica Barth and Shana Zamikoff

Monica Barth and Shana Zamikoff

Julie Carlson and Bret Lageson

The centerpieces at Paws on the Catwalk

Molly Crawford, Courtney Jones, Michele Burnett and Rachel Hautamaki

Linda Daniel, Jane Robinson, Karen Gray, Wendy Kadel and Sharon Wallace

Drew, a five year-old dog available for adoption at The Human Society of Sarasota County

Mia, the five year-old Shih Tzu available for adoption at The Humane Society of Sarasota County

Polar Bear, the three year-old terrier available for adoption at The Human Society of Sarasota County

Uschi Essex and Karen Billings

Models practice walking with the dogs before the Paws on the Catwalk fashion show

Dana Ferreira, Ali Jaynes and Rian Jones

Debbie Ferro, Patricia Shelita and Terry Platt

Jessica Hays and Brigid Saah

Jessica Hays and Brigid Saah

Guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by Influence Style at the 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon.

Guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by Influence Style at the 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon.

Guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by Influence Style at the 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon.

Rebecca Kochelek (with a basket full of kittens), Heidi Venters and Liz Logan

Heidi Lagro, Cheryl Clark and Chris Currie

Lucy Ledezma and Michele Burnett

Lucy Ledezma and Michele Burnett

Jon Lee and Samantha Jennen

Jon Lee and Samantha Jennen

Lori Liguori, Tiffany Khleif and Valerie Lubus

Kimberly Manooshian and Laurel Corriueau

The Human Society of Sarasota sold merchandise during the cocktail reception, including the event’s signature #RescuesRock shirt.

Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker in their #RescuesRock shirts at Paws on the Catwalk.

State Street Eating House provided a mojito station for guests at Paws on the Catwalk.

Marilee Namaka, Kasey Stetler and Lynne Huff

Anna Nekoranec and Tatiana Twarowski

Anna Nekoranec and Tatiana Twarowski

Alfredo Ordonez, Gabriela Pelleova, Dave Johnson and Kinga Huse

Melody and Jurgen Otto

Melody and Jurgen Otto

Two puppies at The Human Society of Sarasota County were offered in the live auction at Paws on the Catwalk.

Linda Rando, Pam Sullivan, Betty Huoni, Page Halpin and Kristi Cuza

Janet Rice, Sandy Davis and Susie Chinn

Janet Rice, Sandy Davis and Susie Chinn

Elena Reuter, Linda Doan and Haily Cavalluzzi

Shelley Sarbey and Elisabeth Waters

Shelley Sarbey and Elisabeth Waters

Tatyana Sharoubim and Amanda Waag

Brandon Stockfis and Brad Ward

The Human Society of Sarasota County held its 8th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon Thursday, April 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

Co-Chairs Chris Voelker and Alex Miller

Co-Chairs Chris Voelker and Alex Miller

Shana Zamikoff, Monica Barth, Jill Middleton, Elena Reuter and Kimberly Manooshian