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Animal Rescue Coalition helps pets with 2022 gala

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 26.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 5:08 p.m. February 27, 2022
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The Unconditional Love gala made its return to Michael's On East on Feb. 26.

The Animal Rescue Coalition once again hosted its signature fundraiser to assist its spay and neuter programs for cats and dogs in local counties.

The night started with cocktails and bidding on silent auction items while artist Alissa Silvers worked on a dog painting that would be donated later in the evening.

Executive Director Laura McCann and board chair Joanna Pace-Brackett welcomed the audience before dinner was served. Jenelle Taylor led the live auction before the night ended with a paddle raise and dancing.

Executive Director Laura McCann,  Co-founders and Lee and Ira Barsky and board chair Joanna Pace-Brackett
Executive Director Laura McCann, Co-founders and Lee and Ira Barsky and board chair Joanna Pace-Brackett
Co-chairs Walt and Barb Carey
Co-chairs Walt and Barb Carey
Hundreds attended the event.
Hundreds attended the event.
Bruce and India Lesser
Bruce and India Lesser
Roberto Villanueva, Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Jorge Reynardus and Patricia Buttenheim
Roberto Villanueva, Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Jorge Reynardus and Patricia Buttenheim
Shelley Sarbey and Katheryn Carr
Shelley Sarbey and Katheryn Carr
Alissa Silvers paints a dog.
Alissa Silvers paints a dog.
Kristi Block and Kris Kohler
Kristi Block and Kris Kohler
Daniel and Lora Rees with Jeff and Jan Meissner
Daniel and Lora Rees with Jeff and Jan Meissner
Christian Murphy, Robert Frimmel, Mason Gillett and Ashley Gillett
Christian Murphy, Robert Frimmel, Mason Gillett and Ashley Gillett
Andrea Hillibrand and Irene Tuttle
Andrea Hillibrand and Irene Tuttle
Angeline Pantazi and Julie Dejnowski
Angeline Pantazi and Julie Dejnowski
Kristen Little, Karin Zangara-Hinman, Kalin Smith and Michelle Bey
Kristen Little, Karin Zangara-Hinman, Kalin Smith and Michelle Bey
Michael and Kris Goldberg with Nancy and Bob Wanzer
Michael and Kris Goldberg with Nancy and Bob Wanzer
John Kiriako and Jackie Gerisch
John Kiriako and Jackie Gerisch
Shirley Lascelle and Gayle Daniela
Shirley Lascelle and Gayle Daniela
Melanie Lehmann, Erin Guzzo, Lauren Brown, Angelica Wolff and Pam Freni
Melanie Lehmann, Erin Guzzo, Lauren Brown, Angelica Wolff and Pam Freni

 

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