the magazine of the san francisco spca summer 2011 www.sfspca.org

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The 7th Annual Dog
Day on the Bay
Presented by
Hornblower Cruises
& Events and the San
Francisco SPCA.
This festive, dog-friendly fundraiser is the
one time each year that dogs cruise free
with their owners. This year’s excursion
navigates new philanthropic waters by
benefiting the SF SPCA’s Puppy Dog
Tales reading program for the first time.
Participating dogs will be treated to a
bow-wow buffet, canine water stations,
and an outdoor dirt deck for digging and
bathroom breaks. Owners enjoy a Bay
Cruise, brunch buffet, and a fun time
with their furry best friend.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Boarding begins at 11 a.m. The cruise
follows from noon-2 p.m. The cruise
departs from Pier 3, on San Francisco’s
Embarcadero.
Purchase tickets in advance
through Hornblower Cruises & Events,
at www.dogdayonthebay.com or
415.788.7020. Cost is $125 per adult,
$65 per child (ages 4-12), and free for
children under 4. Dogs sail for free.
Tax and gratuity not included.
2nd Annual Harvest Howl 2011
Join us at Treasure
Island Wines – the
Original Treasure
Island Winery &
Tasting Room (Est.
2007) – for a wine
and food fest for those 21 and over,
featuring canine obedience demos,
local food vendors, and doggy treats!
Saturday, August 6, 1pm-4pm
Treasure Island Winery 995 9th Street and
Avenue I San Francisco, CA 94130
Tickets are $20, which includes
admission and all food and wine tastings.
To purchase tickets, please visit:
http://2011harvesthowl.eventbrite.com/
Bark & Whine Ball Chair Nancy Trogman and "The Apprentice" winner Brandy Kuentzel
2011 Bark & Whine Ball:
Hours before the doors to the 2011 Bark &
Whine Ball opened on the evening of March
31st, Nancy Trogman (ball chair) along with
Jeanette Roach (patron chair) and Sharol
McQuarrie (CLAW president) were checking
on the final details for the event. Along with
Charlotte Lee, the four chairs had devoted their
spare time over the past year to planning the
event. At last, the evening had finally arrived.
Greeting guests outside the entrance at Fort
Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion, was San Francisco
Police Department’s Mounted Unit. The
SF SPCA has cared for SFPD’s retired police
horses throughout its 143–year history, and
many guests visited with the horses and officers
on the beautiful warm evening before joining
the party inside.
More than 500 guests and 200 dogs walked
the red carpet into the venue, serenaded by the
beautiful music of Carlos Reyes. All eyes were
on the perfectly coiffed and groomed canines
of all shapes and sizes, dressed in their finest
collars and evening attire to match their
human companions. San Francisco SPCA
volunteers served as canine concierges, handing
out dog treats provided by Presenting
Event Sponsor Purina One.
McCalls Catering prepared the sumptuous
feast of tapas and Latin fare for the 15th annual
Bark & Whine Ball, hosted by Critter Lovers
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