Humane Society of Sarasota introduces art show twist for 14th Paws on the Catwalk
The annual function benefitting Humane Society of Sarasota County had a hands-on element on Feb. 28.
By
Harry Sayer
| 7:15 p.m. February 28, 2020
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It was a day for dogs, cats, and animal lovers of all stripes during the Humane Society of Sarasota's Paws on the Catwalk event on Feb. 28.
The annual function — which benefits the Humane Society's mission of providing shelter for animals and finding them new homes — filled the Art Ovation Hotel with adoptable puppies and kittens, therapy pets, and pop-up shops for guests to pick out gifts from. The day's program started with a live-painting show followed by lunch and paddle raise.
Then, the Humane Society revealed the show's new feature this year. Rather than have a fashion show down the runway as has been custom, the show had a number of Hot Guy volunteers who served as living canvasses for the audience to bid and paint on. The newly-decorated gentlemen then walked down the runway to the cheers of Humane Society supporters.
Guests finally took the party to the Art Ovation rooftop bar to round out the event.
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with the Hot Guys
The day had several adoptable puppies.
Joanne Foley and Cleo the Therapy Dog
Mallory Giddens, Lori Corre and Andee Ondina
The lunch had tasty cupcake desserts
The day had several adoptable puppies.
Rachael Zucker
Dan Starostecki
Lance the therapy dog
Alexis Fraser aka Lipstick Lex
Elizabeth Skyta and Debbie Conicella
Karen Griffith, Rita August and Gail Kaplan
Sharon DiNapoli and Pam Reiter
Taylor and Ashley Carter with Cherae Kovach
Lynne Huff, Executive Director Christen Benson, Bob Huff and Autumn Steiner
Artists had their creations on display.
Joyce Serrano, Ginny Armington and Vera Humlova
Kami Yaegers, Megan Bogart and Jennifer Steube
The day had several adoptable puppies.
Kathi Porasik and Pam Matera
Paws on the Catwalk had several pop-up stores for guests to peruse.
Vanessa Caropepe and Lisa Eldridge
Executive Director Christen Benson
Dwight Pendola and Elizabeth Stephen
Manny Velez
Elisabeth Waters, Daria Fairchild and Staci Baer
Sheena Maini, Jennifer Roff, Mariah Taliaferro and Tatiana Town
Cindy Monchecourt and Carole Edgar
Deb Kabinoff
Sally Schule and Susan Jones
Lenka Graf and Vera Humlova
Jen Bright, Sunny Moss and Gina Arias
Dawn Spencer, Jessica Lange and Rita Thibault
Elliott From put on a live-painting show.
Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp started the program.
The Hot Guys made their on-stage debut.
Each Hot Guy was painted on.
Susan Jones and Sally Schule kept focus.
Dan Starostecki became the canvass.
Each Hot Guy was painted on.
Kody Gruber and Ally Glaser
Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart and LeeAnne Moody
The Hot Guys returned to the stage to strut down the runway.
The Hot Guys returned to the stage to strut down the runway.
The Hot Guys returned to the stage to strut down the runway.
