From Asheville Humane Society
Press release
Put your best paw forward by joining fellow animal lovers at Tails at Twilight – Taste of Compassion Gala on Saturday, November 7 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the MHCC Event Center in Historic Montford. Thanks to our generous sponsors all expenses are covered so 100% of the money raised will benefit local animals in need. We are grateful to our Presenting Sponsor Animal Hospital of North Asheville and all of our other sponsors including our Platinum Paw sponsor Wick & Green and all of our Best in Show sponsors: Aloft, Blue Ridge Orthodonics, R.E.A.C.H./Asheville Veterinary Associates and Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery.
This benefit auction includes unique items, original art, travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences up for bid. Local businesses, artists and individuals, have generously donated a wide-range of items this year including custom private parties, destination vacations, hand-crafted jewelry, products and services for beloved pets, gift certificates for restaurants, concerts and the coveted 2016 Outback from Prestige Subaru.
All guests will be treated to wine courtesy of Mutual Distributing and locally crafted beer provided by Highland Brewing Company and Oskar Blues Brewery. Local restaurants and chefs are sponsoring the array of delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and desserts to be enjoyed throughout the evening. These food crafters include Strada Italiano, Greenlife, Travinia and the restaurants of Valet Gourmet. Live music will be provided by the Bruce Lang Band featuring vocalist, Maddy Winer.
For the first time in the event’s history supporters have the opportunity to purchase V.I.P. tickets which get them access to an exclusive V.I.Paw lounge and private bar where they will be treated to champagne and a custom truffle bar by French Broad Chocolates!
“Witnessing the outpouring of generosity and seeing the dedication to our mission written on each and every face in the room is truly inspiring,” said Lauren Weldishofer, Special Events Manager for Asheville Humane Society. “Just as Asheville Humane Society continues to raise the bar for animal welfare in our community, we continue to elevate our signature fundraising event to include new and tantalizing elements to honor our supporters and the local animals we all champion.”
This event is for human guests so be sure to leave your furry friends at home for the evening. Tickets are $75. Only 50 V.I.P. tickets will be available at $125. All tickets are on sale now and available online at www.ashevillehumane.org.
FAST FACTS
What: Auction Gala to benefit Asheville Humane Society
When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 | 6 – 9 PM
Where: Morris Hellenic Cultural Center | 227 Cumberland Ave | Historic MontfordEvent Highlights:
– Silent auction featuring one hundred items from local donors and artists
– Live auction highlighting a handful of very special items, including a 2016 Subaru Outback from Prestige Subaru
– Wine and local craft beer
– Vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local partners
– Live music stylings by the Bruce Lang Band featuring vocalist, Maddy Winer
– Free parkingAsheville Humane Society 2014 by the numbers:
– 6,111 local animals were saved
– 920 volunteers donated over 105,000 hours of their time
– Over 3,300 animals were adopted into loving homes
– 448 families fostered nearly 1,800 animals
– Over 1,000 lives saved via the Relocation Program
– Over 1,000 animals who were lost were reunited with their families
– Over 500 animals were helped through Safety Net Program resources
– 27,000 lbs. of pet food were provided to community members in needAbout Asheville Humane Society
For over 30 years Asheville Humane Society has been saving homeless Buncombe County animals. Today we operate both our own state-of-the-art Adoption and Education Center and the County’s only open door shelter where no local animal is ever turned away. We rescue, reunite, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused, injured and lost animals. We provide education, training and support to keep pets in their homes. Asheville Humane Society has earned the highest rating of Four Stars from Charity Navigator, a designation achieved by only 25% of all charities nationwide.
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