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22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 5:00 p.m. December 6, 2014
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Headlining this evening of hilarity is Sinbad, the internationally known actor and comedian who has kept audiences laughing for decades. Fellow comedians and local favorites, Ken Sons and Les McCurdy will entertain the crowd as the evening’s hosts and auctioneers. Tickets for this year’s gala are priced at $250 per person. All proceeds will benefit the shelter pets at the Humane Society of Sarasota County. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Beverly Albertson and Philip Segerstrom
Beverly Albertson and Philip Segerstrom
Christen Benson, Rogan Donnelly and Whitney Spencer
Christen Benson, Rogan Donnelly and Whitney Spencer
Co-Chairs Molly Crawford and Alli Werner
Co-Chairs Molly Crawford and Alli Werner
Co-Chairs Molly Crawford and Alli Werner
Co-Chairs Molly Crawford and Alli Werner
Julie Dejnowski, Lacey Namaka, Judy Lund and Marilee Namaka
Julie Dejnowski, Lacey Namaka, Judy Lund and Marilee Namaka
Dasher, a Great Pyrenees mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Dasher, a Great Pyrenees mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Dasher, a Great Pyrenees mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Dasher, a Great Pyrenees mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Mickey, a Basset hound mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Mickey, a Basset hound mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala
Diana, a pit mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Diana, a pit mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Tutu, a Schnauzer mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Tutu, a Schnauzer mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Joan and Michael Burger’s miniature Schnauzer Emma Ima Burger
Joan and Michael Burger’s miniature Schnauzer Emma Ima Burger
Kristi Dorman, Linda Howell and Jan Baird
Kristi Dorman, Linda Howell and Jan Baird
John Dunham and Sandi O’Connell
John Dunham and Sandi O’Connell
Jeff and Tracy Eisnaugle
Jeff and Tracy Eisnaugle
Jordan and Stephanie Hallam
Jordan and Stephanie Hallam
Jordan and Stephanie Hallam
Jordan and Stephanie Hallam
Chuck and Victoria Jacobson
Chuck and Victoria Jacobson
Susan Jones with John and Jennifer Compton
Susan Jones with John and Jennifer Compton
Terri Kirley, Janet Whitehead and Pat Pantello
Terri Kirley, Janet Whitehead and Pat Pantello
Rebecca Kochelek holding Dasher, a great Pyrenees mix and Vickie Grosvenor holding Teddy, a hound mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Rebecca Kochelek holding Dasher, a great Pyrenees mix and Vickie Grosvenor holding Teddy, a hound mix available for adoption at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Dorothy and Susan Lawrence
Dorothy and Susan Lawrence
Josh and Jaimi Lowe
Josh and Jaimi Lowe
Josh and Jaimi Lowe
Josh and Jaimi Lowe
Phil and Kim Mancini
Phil and Kim Mancini
Neil and Sally Mastropietro with Sam and Valerie Lubus
Neil and Sally Mastropietro with Sam and Valerie Lubus
Richard and Michelle Perrone
Richard and Michelle Perrone
Deb Knowles donned a Judith Leiber pug purse at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Deb Knowles donned a Judith Leiber pug purse at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Guests enjoyed signature “shot tails” at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Guests enjoyed signature “shot tails” at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Monica and Ai Streacker
Monica and Ai Streacker
Ken and Amy Sussman with Crystal and Bill Lahners
Ken and Amy Sussman with Crystal and Bill Lahners
Greg and Tatiana Twarowski
Greg and Tatiana Twarowski
Jim and Shelley Tyson
Jim and Shelley Tyson
Deborah Vaughan gets puppy kisses from Teddy, at hound mix at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Deborah Vaughan gets puppy kisses from Teddy, at hound mix at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats ‘Laugh Your Paws Off’ Gala.
Jerry and Janet Whitehead with Charles and Terri Kirley
Jerry and Janet Whitehead with Charles and Terri Kirley
Eric and Lois Zorn
Eric and Lois Zorn
Eric and Lois Zorn
Eric and Lois Zorn

 

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