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Page 26, Viewpointe June 2023
Tri County Animal Rescue’s Third Annual

Moms And Pups ʽBark & Brunch’

Benefits Medical Fund, Honors Pup Moms

While there are all types of loving moms … there was no cochairs and host committee; generosity
better way to kick off this year’s Mother’s Day week than with of sponsors; professionalism, culinary
the third annual Moms and Pups “Bark & Brunch,” when guests talents, and décor mastery of the team at
got to “dine for and with dogs” in an elegant sun-kissed outdoor The Addison and the Paws-Passionate
setting at The Addison to benefit Tri County Animal Rescue’s Event Producer: Kaye Communications PR
(TCAR) “Together Fur-Ever” Medical Fund. & Marketing. Most of all, their collective
Presented by “Top Dog” Sponsors Andrea Kline and and individual personal advocacy for pet
Susan Zeff, this year’s event spotlight was on two high- rescue and love of animals was felt during
profile Champion Pup Moms who have long advocated for the planning and throughout the event.
pet rescue and support of TCAR. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful day under
As one of the largest regional 100 percent no-kill, its great banyan trees and around the courtyard
501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelters, TCAR is dedicated to fountain, filled with pup passion, community
the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of unwanted pets compassion, and fun and fundraising. They
in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Since agreed, it was the “pawfect way” to celebrate,
its inception, TCAR, a four-star rated Charity Navigator while “paying it forward” to support pet
nonprofit for nine consecutive years, has saved over 88,000 parents experiencing financial hardship. Bark
domestic animals from being euthanized, providing a safe & Brunch was conceived to annually raise
haven until rescues are given the chance to live the rest monies to help increase TCAR’s medical
of their lives as treasured pets. To learn more, visit www. fund reserves that subsidize free and low-cost 2023 Moms and Pups Bark & Brunch Host Committee
tricountyanimalrescue.com or call (561) 482-8110. full-service veterinary and animal hospital
Designed by Artist/Sculptor Yaacov Heller of Gallery 22, the services on-site for dogs and felines of pet parents who are The 2023 sponsors included:
2023 Champion Pup Mom awards were presented to Jeri Caprio, financially challenged or experiencing economic setbacks, • “Top Dog” Presenting Sponsor: Andrea Kline and Susan Zeff;
host of the annual Horses & Hounds fundraiser that benefits and in appreciation of first responders. • Paws-tacular Culinary & Decor Sponsor: The Addison and
TCAR, and Zoe Lanham, vice president of The Addison that To support their Boca Raton community’s only animal Dalsimer;
was the event’s Paws-tacular Culinary and Décor Sponsor. rescue shelter, Bark & Brunch attendees enjoyed a sumptuous • “Ruff Ruff” Reception Sponsor: James H. and Marta T.
According to TCAR leadership, “This year, by far, was alfresco reception and brunch served up by The Addison’s Batmasian Family Foundation;
the most successful and memory-making Bark & Brunch Executive Chef Patrick Duffy whose own passion is to rescue, • “Pup Stars” Host Sponsor: Sharon (and in memory of Jay)
yet.” They credit this to the dedicated work of the event foster and re-home senior pups. With live music “paw-formed” DiPietro;
by Arnie Steinberg, “The Man with the Voice,” festivities • “Bark Bars” Sponsor: Nancy Ponitus;
hosted for Pup Moms, their fur babies and other guests opened • “Paws-Passionate” Event Producer: Kaye Communications
with a welcome reception with “Bark Bars” serving up free- PR & Marketing;
flowing Mimosas and Bloody Marys. • Commemorative “Moms & Pooches” Photo Station: First
Additionally, there were “Moms & Pooches” photo ops, a Horizon Bank, with flower wall by Jar of Starts Events;
delicious doggie treat buffet, Mother’s Day boutique fashion • “Pet Protector” Sponsor: Barry & Silvana Halperin
and gift shopping, silent and live auctions, Chance-to-Win Foundation;
opportunities and surprises. Guests were also gifted fashion- • Vodka Sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka;
forward signature shoe bags from Protect My Shoes and a sweet • Table Hosts: Arthur Gutterman, Zoe Landham, Nina Otto,
treat from Nothing Bundt Cakes/Boca Raton. Heather and Ken Ronan, Richard Schechter;
The 2023 Bark & Brunch Cochairs Marcia Mithun with • “Tail-Wagging” Valet: Vander Ploeg and Associates Architects
the Mithun Family Foundation and Heather Ronan of Lavalle, & Planners
Brown & Ronan, P.A. were supported by a paws-loving host • Healing/Clinic Kennel Dedication For One Year: Dr. Andrea
committee. The committee includes Peg Anderson, Marta Colton, Helen Ross, Edith Stein, Lisa Vander Ploeg;
Batmasian, Alisa Cohen, Sharon DiPietro, Ingrid Fulmer, Suzi • We Love Wet Noses: Arlene Herson, Konis Family Dental,
Goldsmith, Sue Heller, Arlene Herson, Olivia Hollaus, Gloria Constance Scott, Truist Wealth Management.
Hosh, Bonnie Kaye, Jon Kaye, Dyana Kenney, Andrea Kline, Five lucky Chance-to-Win draws presented winners with
Dr. Allen Konis, Zoe Lanham, Doug Mithun, Lynda Palmer, travel, dining and entertainment experiences donated by Scott H.
Olivia Hollaus, Gloria Hosh, Zoe Lanham, Linda Spielmann Linda Petrakis, Michael Pierce, Pam Polani, Nanette Saraga, Grody Travel, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Fiolina Pasta House
Constance Scott, Robin Trompeter, Lisa Vander Ploeg, Pam Boca Raton (Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants), The Addison and
Weinroth, and Robert Weinroth. The Studio at Mizner Park. n
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