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Published: October 24 2011

PAWS President Christy Gumberg with Master of Ceremonies Belkys Nerey of WSVN Channel 7 and U.S. Polo Champion Nic RoldanFort Lauderdale -- The 3rd annual Patterns for PAWS canine fashion show and luncheon, held in October at the exclusive Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), was a huge success. Event chairs Tari Collins and Michelle DiMarco were delighted to learn that over $25,000 was raised at this fashionable event.

The afternoon began with a cocktail hour that included boutique shopping, a silent auction, a prize drawing and models wearing unique fashions courtesy of Lilac And Lilies. The HSBC also had several adorable animals available for adoption during the course of the event.

When the luncheon kicked off, guests found their seats and admired the beautiful custom-made dog beds displayed in the center of their tables. These great-looking unique centerpieces were available for guests to bid on during the silent auction. After enjoying a delicious gourmet lunch, guests were ready for the main event. Honorary emcees Belkys Nerey of WSVN-TV Channel 7 and Nic Roldan, a U.S. Polo Champion, took the stage and the fashion show was ready to begin! Models and mutts alike strutted down the runway, debuting a collection of couture canine ensembles created by notable interior designers and world renown fabric houses found at DCOTA showrooms. The crowd applauded the beautiful creations and cheered on the adorable four-legged models.

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, underwriters and boutique vendors, which included: DCOTA, Premier Beverage Company, Zonin USA, Palo Alto Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Christine and Austin Forman, Tara and Miles Forman, Christy and Andrew Gumberg, Annette Lorber, Tari and Edward Collins, Lilac And Lilies, Design Momentum, William and Lys Rubin, WSVN, Little’s Photography, Betty's Model Group, DOGZAR, Bistro D, We Take the Cake, Cookies by Shar, Tease Salon, VIBE, Caswell Massey, Santa Maria Novella, Solrac Collection, Park Lane Jewelry, Peace & Love Mobile Pet Grooming and Interior Digs.

We would also like to thank the generous designers and showrooms that participated and created the beautiful dog fashions and unique dog beds: Joe Fava, Fava Designs; Magita Rojas, Magita Designs Inc.; Osirys Mendez and Sabrina Vela, Mendez International; Michael Naoum, Quadrille; Deborah Wecselman, Deborah Wecselman Design; Joan Simonsen-Hickok, Simonsen-Hickok Interiors; Michelle Castagna & Laura Valdes, MJG Design; Eric Winnick, E. Lawrence Design; Tony Ferchak and Lorenzo B. Mollicone, William Bernard Design Group; Dawn Hamilton, Dawn Elise Interiors; Adriana Hoyos; Andrew Martin; Donghia; Duralee; JANUS et Cie; Judith Norman; Lee Jofa; Robert Allen; ROMO; Schumacher; Total Window; and Designer's Plumbing.

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from people and companies who want to help the shelter. The HSBC is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name and does not receive funding from the government or United Way. For more information about pet adoptions, upcoming events or programs and services visit www.humanebroward.com or call 954-989-3977.