The nonprofit hosted its annual Sarasota luncheon, Puttin’ on the Poodle, on Nov. 20 at Michael’s On East.
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Niki Kottmann
| 5:51 p.m. November 20, 2017
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Several four-legged guests attended a luncheon in their honor on Nov. 20 at Michael’s On East.
Puttin’ on the Poodle is an annual luncheon benefiting Florida Poodle Rescue, the St. Petersburg-based poodle adoption nonprofit which finds homes for abandoned, abused, or unwanted Standard, Miniature, and Toy Poodles throughout the state.
The festivities began with a very poodle-centric silent auction featuring everything from hand-painted poodle shoes to California wine with custom event logo labels.
Guests enjoyed lunch, a performance by lead singer of the Brooklyn Bridge Roy Michaels, a paddle raise for special needs dogs and a live auction led by emcee Scott Anderson.
Denise Barker, Chairwoman Amanda Stiff and Myrna Band
Renee Hamad, Scott Anderson and Michael Scott
Beth Leslie and Yvonne Hale
Uschi Essex, Gabi Charity and Linda Teppert
Fred Stansberry, Frank and Tricia Robles, founder of Florida Poodle Rescue, and Simon the poodle
All the poodle-shaped floral centerpieces were made by Barbara Beury.
Alfred Rose and Karin Gustafson
Evi Green and Joy Anderson
One silent auction item was a handcrafted poodle statue that doubled as a way to raise money for Florida Poodle Rescue.
Robyn and Terry Sullivan
Tammy and Fran Lamm
Award-winning California wines with custom event logo labels were sale for a $25 donation.
Jean Blair and Lois Kiehl
Janet Rogoze, Colette Knox, Tarilyn Anderson and Christine Zieg
Lynn Arthur shows off Bro and Brooklyn, two 4.5-month-old puppies up for adoption (who must go together).
Joy Jux, Sally Faron and Jeanne Marie Hamil
Event Coordinator Janet Hunter and Tara Off
Hand-painted poodle shoes were on sale through the silent auction.
Judy Ashby, Gwen Lehnert and Ronnie Arata
Kathryn Carr and Gila Meriwether
Charlie Sims holds Half Pint, who is available for adoption.
Richard and Lynn Hazen with Dan Diggins
Marcela McMurray shows off her “I kissed a poodle and I liked it!” shirt with poodle Milieu.
