The Southwest Great Dane Rescue held its annual fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 8
Members of the rescue and its supporters gathered at the home of Heike Caspry, the events coordinator. Guests sampled barbecue and bid on silent auction baskets and great dane trinkets.
The rescue has existed since 1998 and rescue about 50 danes a year.
Val Clows, board member, Vikki Egan, president, and Heiki Caspry, events coordinator.
Bradenton residents Becky Kanipe and her son, Craig, help serve food.
Waterlefe residents Becky Kutska and Jodi Carroll get refreshments from Jason Petty.
East County resident Connie Borwick, founder, and Janet Wyatt of Sarasota
Attendees bid on different dane art and trinkets.
Volunteer Jack Traeger serves up barbecue to Mike Williams.
Bradenton residents Josh Bush and Madison Urban supervise the hot sauce bar.
Linda Pickell and Andrea Constantino sign in guests.
To raise funds, the nonprofit sold various silent auction and Great Dane themed trinkets.
Linda West and Chip Wood of Bradenton came to support the fundraiser. They bring their dog to Heiki Caspry's doggy daycare.
Lucas Browning of Bradenton and Parker Dickson of Palmetto built a rock tower.
Matt Carroll and Courtney Hancock of Bradenton
Great Dane fans gathered together for the annual fundraiser.
