Events

Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet
Purina Walk for the Animals 2008

Walkers came from far and wide to show their support at Bayfront Park!

Animal lovers and their dogs turned out for the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Adopt-A-Pet's annual
Walk for the Animals on February 23, 2008 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.

What a fun event this was! Whether you chose to watch exciting canine demonstrations or expand your creativity in the interactive kid's area which featured arts and crafts, games, a bounce house, and face painting or letting your dog try a fun agility course, this was a true family event where everyone got to enjoy themselves,
specially the four-legged!

National and local companies turned out to support the event, including Purina as the Walk's title sponsor, and Ryder System, Inc., Comcast, Cafe Pilon, Pet Supermarket, Petco, Costco, Franktitude, Universoty of Miami, Pet King, The Florida Marlins, Camp BowWow, PetStyle, Zephyrhills, Pet Point and The Bank of New York Mellon. Media sponsors included: NBC 6, 101.5 LITE FM and The Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald.

Walkers and their four-legged companions!	Humane Society of Greater Miami Chairman of the Board Alan Rubin, Grand Marshall Sam Grogg and Commissioner Sally Heyman prepare the crowd minutes before the walk	Winning Kid's Pack "The Divine Savior Jungle Pals" join Executive Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami Emily Marquez on stage to receive their trophy

Pack members proudly holding up their signs of support to the Humane Society of Greater Miami during the one mile walk	Winning Adult's Pack "Ryder Systems" join Executive Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami Emily Marquez on stage to receive their trophy	Grand Marshall Sam Grogg with Ryan Phillips of NBC6 and Mr. Big along with Humane Society of Greater Miami Chairman of the Board Alan Rubin

Host Kelly Craig of NBC6 and son	The Humane Society of Greater Miami bakery booth was full of goodies for the two - legged and the four - legged	Sponsor booths like Petco had fun games and prizes for everyone

A Fabulous Night Indeed!

Miami's top dogs strutted Jungle Island for the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet's third annual "Pawpurrazzi" during an incomparable evening of food, fashion and entertainment. This year's event delivered an all-star line-up with Donna Shalala as Honorary Chairperson, Rene Ruiz, Alan Randolph and Martin Krediet as Chairpersons, and a menu created just for the occasion by Food Network's Ingrid Hoffmann.

Emcee Lisa Petrillo of CBS4, entertained the audience including Star Jones, TV star Judge David Young of Judge David, Tova Leidesdorf, Don Soffer, Gail Posner, D.J. and Steven Kerr, Alan Rubin, Pat and Milton Wallace, Jennifer and Richard Postrel, Cindy McCall-Talbert and Bill Talbert, Rusty Atlas, Linda McEnany, Odessa and Dante Fiorini, Fanny and Karla Dascal, Linda Cooper and Jeanette and Ted Fine to name a few. Ingrid Hoffmann made a special appearance to autograph her new book with 20% of the evening's book sale proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Miami. Guests grabbed front row seats to the two- and four-legged runway show featuring Lisa Pliner, Virginia Jacko, Ellen and Oscar Feldenkreis, Mr. Miami Beach Michael Aller, Lola Jacobson, Helene Kovens, Deborah DiMare and Sir Ivan (Wilzig) with their adorable pups in tow.

Before the guests arrived, Virginia Jacko, President & CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind walks the runway with Gibney	Linda Cooper with Verdell, Emily Marquez Executive Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Lola Jacobson with Valentino	Humane Society of Greater Miami Chairman of the Board Alan Rubin, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami Emily Marquez, Star Jones with Binky, Laurie Hoffman Director of Development and Communication with the Humane Society of Greater Miami, Chairpersons Alan Randolph and Martin Krediet and Michael Thiel.

Ingrid Hoffmann of The Food Network’s “Simply Delicioso” with Salsita	Chairperson Martin Krediet, Honorary Chairperson University of Miami President Donna Shalala, Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet Chairman of the Board Alan Rubin, Chairperson Rene Ruiz, emcee Lisa Petrillo of CBS4 and Chairperson Alan Randolph	Wendy Allen and Tova Leidesdorf with Mr. Pinchie and Mr. Fallafel

D.J. and Steven Kerr with son Zachary, Princess and Tiara	Don Soffer with daughter Abigail and pup Jessica	Oscar & Ellen Feldenkreis with Sushi

The Fun is Not Over Yet!

Friday, May 2, 2008! MARLINS VS. PADRES, 7:10PM DOLPHIN STADIUM Tickets are: $12 Adults $6 Kids $6 Dogs 100% of the money from all dog tickets will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet For Tickets and Information, Contact The Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet at (305) 749-1833 or email Betsy at betsy@humanesocietymiami.org

For more information about Humane Society events, please email Joan Sanchez at Joan@humanesocietymiami.org

The Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet brings adoptable cats and dogs
into your home with our TV spots!

Weekly Schedule

Tuesdays: Univision Channel 23 at 6:50 AM

Wednesdays: UPN 33 Channel 33 at 7:50 AM

Wednesdays: Telemundo Channel 51 at 5:50 AM

Wednesdays: CBS 4 Channel 04 at 12:30 PM

Fridays: Americateve Channel 41 at 4:30 PM

Saturdays: NBC 6 Channel 06 at 9:50 AM

For more information about Humane Society's TV spots, please email Joan at Joan@humanesocietymiami.org

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