Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser

The Humane Society of Sarasota County brought some Hollywood flair to its latest Paws fundraiser on April 14. 

The latest "Paws on the Red Carpet" fundraiser drew hundreds to the Art Ovation Hotel for a lively morning of fundraising and fun for the nonprofit's animal care services. 

True to the name, guests also arrived decked out in old Hollywood glamour and posed for photos on a red carpet stretching out to the Art Ovation hotel space. Volunteers with Humane Society pets were on hand to mingle with the crowd while this year's Paw-Parazzi models snapped photos. 

There was even a Joan Rivers impersonator who served as a host with Jason Alpert who took to the stage following a program-opening number by Dynasty Dance Clubs.

Guests also heard from co-chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp as well as Executive Director Anna Gonce before the program's close.