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Paws on the Catwalk 'Animal Magnetism'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 3:30 p.m. April 27, 2012
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HSSC's popular luncheon features chic shopping, unique entertainment and a trendy and fun pets and people fashion show emceed by Ken Sons and Les McCurdy. Last year's event attracted 300 guests and a great time was had by all!
Oscar
Oscar
Chris Voelker and Alex Miller with Bonnie, one of the puppies up for auction at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk.
Chris Voelker and Alex Miller with Bonnie, one of the puppies up for auction at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk.
Helga Ulrich-Vivar with Jodi
Helga Ulrich-Vivar with Jodi
Susan Leonard and Krisi Perez
Susan Leonard and Krisi Perez
Danielle Barrio, Christen Cleary and Marisol Rodriguez
Danielle Barrio, Christen Cleary and Marisol Rodriguez
Natasha McArthur and Beth Maccaulay give Lou some lovin’.
Natasha McArthur and Beth Maccaulay give Lou some lovin’.
Wet Noses featured plenty fun collars and other pet merchandise.
Wet Noses featured plenty fun collars and other pet merchandise.
Diana Kelly and Stephanie Hannum
Diana Kelly and Stephanie Hannum
Bob Huff and Nora Risse
Bob Huff and Nora Risse
Ken Peach and Mary Fabiszewski
Ken Peach and Mary Fabiszewski
Janet and Tom Rice
Janet and Tom Rice
Vickie Gosvenor with Duke
Vickie Gosvenor with Duke
Stephanie Arnett, Heather Schultz, Susanne Bailey and Christine Christian give Andy some snuggles,
Stephanie Arnett, Heather Schultz, Susanne Bailey and Christine Christian give Andy some snuggles,
Lee Rugh, Jackie Dickinson, Liz Logan and Charlene Russell
Lee Rugh, Jackie Dickinson, Liz Logan and Charlene Russell
Jim Wilson and Roger Capote
Jim Wilson and Roger Capote
Guests bid on a variety of items in the Silent Auction.
Guests bid on a variety of items in the Silent Auction.
Joyce DeGregorio and Lynn Billi
Joyce DeGregorio and Lynn Billi
Judy Lund and Marliee Namaka
Judy Lund and Marliee Namaka
Ken Peach and Miguel Elasmar
Ken Peach and Miguel Elasmar
Mike and Amie Boyle
Mike and Amie Boyle
Susie Chinn, Tiffany Low and Lori Liguori
Susie Chinn, Tiffany Low and Lori Liguori
Monica Barth and Retta Wagner
Monica Barth and Retta Wagner
Joan Mauna and Pebbles with Ginny Hitchcock and Lolly
Joan Mauna and Pebbles with Ginny Hitchcock and Lolly
Shirley
Shirley
Susan and Leonard Panarella
Susan and Leonard Panarella
Audrea Costa and Christine O’Hara with Bear
Audrea Costa and Christine O’Hara with Bear
Maruta Miluns and Gail Kayajian
Maruta Miluns and Gail Kayajian
Pamela Tenaerts with her daughter Astrid, 11
Pamela Tenaerts with her daughter Astrid, 11
Angie Emanuelli and Barbie Nilsen
Angie Emanuelli and Barbie Nilsen
There were 330 people in attendance at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk, Friday, April 27, at the Ritz Carlton.
There were 330 people in attendance at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk, Friday, April 27, at the Ritz Carlton.
Ellen Steinwachs and Julie Dooley
Ellen Steinwachs and Julie Dooley
Whitney Prewitt and Blair Shinn
Whitney Prewitt and Blair Shinn
Kimberly Busse, Pam Revels and David Yarletts
Kimberly Busse, Pam Revels and David Yarletts
Ali Jaynes and Brooke Hann
Ali Jaynes and Brooke Hann
Erin Baker, Ben Hatcher, Stacey Alexander and Heather Williams
Erin Baker, Ben Hatcher, Stacey Alexander and Heather Williams
Art Wood in his doggy tie
Art Wood in his doggy tie
Kristin Robinson, Cori Tietsort and Assunta Swier
Kristin Robinson, Cori Tietsort and Assunta Swier
Troy and Rebecca Barnett
Troy and Rebecca Barnett
Oscar sleeps soundly during the Paws on the Catwalk event.
Oscar sleeps soundly during the Paws on the Catwalk event.
Kristi Dorman Bratzke, the new executive director of the Humane Society of Sarasota County
Kristi Dorman Bratzke, the new executive director of the Humane Society of Sarasota County
Elizabeth Callahan with her dog, Bear, that she bought at last year’s auction.
Elizabeth Callahan with her dog, Bear, that she bought at last year’s auction.
Ken Sons and Les McCurdy
Ken Sons and Les McCurdy
Lil’ Chris Eisenberg
Lil’ Chris Eisenberg
Lil’ Chris Eisenberg
Lil’ Chris Eisenberg
Molly Schechter
Molly Schechter
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Models walked the runway in fashions by Shore, Banana Republic, Cache, Gap Kids, Martin Freeman and Sarasota Bride.
Humane Society volunteers with the dogs that walked the catwalk, Friday, April 27, at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk event.
Humane Society volunteers with the dogs that walked the catwalk, Friday, April 27, at the 6th Annual Paws on the Catwalk event.

 

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