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Howling it up at the Barkin’ Ball Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s annual fundraiser helps animals all year long Hundreds of people and their better canine halves enjoyed an old-style country fair in October at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s annual Barkin’ Ball. The festive tradition was reimagined as a country fair, offering a fun-filled experience with carnival games, food booths and a general store. The Oct. 6 event also featured the usual favorites, such as the Pet Parade, a silent auction and great music by the female trio Buckarettes. Bill Hutchison, a former Shelter employee now living in Chicago, moderated the Pet Parade, offering special insights to the canine celebrities, many of whom took to the stage in festive bangles, scarves and even cowboy hats. Bill said he was happy to be among his old friends at the Shelter, especially the four-footed pals he’s watched mature during each ball. “The Barkin’ Ball has always been one of the highlights of the year,” Bill said. “It’s a time to reconnect with canines and people alike and simply celebrate the Shelter’s successes.” The casual county fair theme helped people get back to the basics of the annual event: a community celebration, said Mary Martin, the shelter’s executive director. “If it weren’t for the community support, our programs wouldn’t be nearly as successful as they have been,” Mary said. “Events like this remind us of just how wonderful our community is and the importance everyone here places on making Santa Fe a great place for pets, no matter what their circumstances.” It’s only fitting that the Barkin’ Ball allows people to party with their pets, she added. “I love that people have an opportunity to socialize with other pet-loving individuals as well as have their own pets with them,” she said. “We’ve worked hard to make this a wonderful happening, but most importantly, the Barkin’ Ball is critical to the Shelter and its ability to make a difference for pets and the people who love them.” Along with the special diversions that make a great event unique, this year’s ball also included games, a caricature artist, jugglers and a photo booth. The Country Store offered people an opportunity to buy treasures without having to bid on them, while the silent auction let people unleash their competitive spirit. Volunteers and staff are already meeting to organize next year’s Ball, tentatively scheduled for mid-October. It may take the form of an evening gala, with an enhanced silent auction that will include unique treasures, exquisite get-aways and one-of-a-kind gift certificates. Stay tuned! 18 | Animal TRACKS If you’re interested in sponsoring a table or off-setting the costs of any aspect of the 2013 Barkin’ Ball, or would like to donate an item or service, please contact our Donor Relations Office at 983-4309 ext. 204.
An event like the Barkin’ Ball can’t be a success without the support of the community. We extend a special thanks to all the sponsors who helped put the sparkle in the 2012 Barkin’ Ball. Buckarettes ~ Susan Peck Massey Pet Parade ~ Jane Carson & Karen Kleeman (PAWS) Country Supper ~ New Mexico Bank & Trust Roving Juggler ~ Leta Worthington Pet Relief Area ~ Mary & Dennis Martin Security ~ Valdin Lichter Printing/Event Design ~ Liddy & David Holland State Fair Robin Sommers County Fair Jacquita Jones Bill Thornton Grandstand Charmay Allred/Eileen Wells Barraclough & Associates, P.C. Forte/Gaynor Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney The Midway Crew Table Sponsors Program ~ Los Alamos National Bank Doggie Treats ~ Teca Tu – A Pawsworthy Emporium & Deli Invitations ~ Pulakos CPA Mail Delivery ~ Boots & Boogie Photo Booth, Caricature Artist & Bean Bag Toss ~ Trey Jordan & David Chickey Carolyn Gentry Lu & Bill Johnson/Janet & Bill Moffett Leishman’s of Santa Fe Los Alamos National Bank Mary & Dennis Martin Sharon & Gil Nanez New Mexico Bank & Trust Juliet Packer Violante & Rochford Interiors Special thanks to the City of Santa Fe, High Desert Event Planning Solutions & Peas ‘n’ Pod Catering, Inc. Thanks to Our Generous Auction/General Store Donors! Alterations by Debra Belz Charmay Allred Allure Amaya Babette Jan Ballew & Bill Synnamon Debra Belz Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa Lori Faye Bock Bodhi Bazaar Body Braemarr Pet Resort Roddey Burdine Katherine Carter, the Dog Lady Marie Romero Cash Betty Ann Chavez Chiseled Fitness Clay Artist Bert Coughlin Estate Country Boarding Kennels, Inc. Creative Wood Designs Crown Jewels Daniella Desert Wind Saddlery Dion’s Pizza Yvette & Steve Dobbie Economos Edelweiss Restoration & Cleaning, LLC El Chino ENV Pet Spa & Grooming Valerie Espinoza Blythe Fortin Carolee Friday Carolyn Gentry Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilcrease Goler Fine Imported Shoes Rocki Gorman Tom and Elaine Greenberg Mary Hancock Chris Haynes Herbs Etc Liddy & David Holland Elodie Holmes of Liquid Light Glass HVL Interiors Joe’s Dining Lu & Bill Johnson Karen Melfi Collection Keshi the Zuni Collection Knitworks Steven Landrum David Laplantz La Posada de Santa Fe Le Bon Voyage Alan Le Bow Leishman’s of Santa Fe Jayne Levant Gregory Lomayesva Lotus Beauty Marty’s Meals Maya Michelle Tapia Designs Moxie Nambé LLC Suzanne Nattrass Alix Novack & John Nattrass Oleaceae Carole L. Olson On Your Feet Dan Ostermiller Origins Outback Steakhouse Packards Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Pampering Pet Sitter Panorama Pottery Peruvian Connection Pooch Pantry Deloris Prather Queen’s Ransom Quintana Optical Manfred Rapp Richard Lindsay Designs Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi Santacafé Santa Fe Spa Santa Fe Stoneworks Santa Fe Tails Dog Academy & Daycare Sense Seventh Ray Skin Care Robin Sommers Spirit Teca Tu – A Pawsworthy Emporium & Deli Ten Thousand Waves The Lensic Performing Arts Center The Pantry The Spanish Table The Strater Hotel Things Finer Tullivers Natural Pet Food Verve Gallery Victoria Price Art & Design Waxlander Gallery WearAbouts Wink Leta Worthington Zaplin Lampert Gallery Ginny Zipperer at Baca Street Pottery Zoe & Guido’s Pet Boutique Zuma Fine Gifts Spring 2013 | 19
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