PAWS President Christy Gumberg (center) with VP’s of Ways and Means Dianne Bunnell and Ingrid Poulin

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Strutting their furry stuff at October’s “Patterns for PAWS” fashion show and luncheon were several adoptable dogs wearing custom-designed fashions on the runway. Design Center of the Americas was the host site for this annual PAWS fundraiser that always delights the guests with its cuteness factor.
 
Chaired by Luann Alorro and Tara Forman, the event committee organized an afternoon to be remembered and was thrilled to announce that $24,000 was raised for the animals! In addition to the oh-so-chic doggie models and fashions, there was also a prize drawing for a Girls’ Spa Experience for six from Tease Salon Spa on Location and a custom designer dog bed. Guests enjoyed cocktails, music, and a silent auction, as well as visiting with shelter pets at the mobile adoption area. Centerpieces for the luncheon were made up of custom designer dog beds. These were available in the silent auction, along with the custom designer doggie fashions showcased on the runway.
 
Hats off to sponsors DCOTA, Dianne and George Bunnell and Ingrid and Brian Poulin, Christine and Austin Forman, Tara and Miles Forman, Christy and Andrew Gumberg, Jeannie and Steve Hudson/Bimini Boatyard, Lilac And Lilies, Lys and Bill Rubin, Tease Salon, Premier Beverage Company, Wilson Daniels and Laetitia.  And a special thank you goes to our generous underwriters: Fresh and Fabulous Creations, Little’s Photography, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Betty’s Model Group, L’Oreal, Erno Lazlo and Saks Fifth Avenue at Bal Harbour.
 
Designers and showrooms that participated in making the event special were Libby Marx, Decorating International; Jenny Zalkin; Alex Matamoros ASID, DCOTA Design Services; Sam Robin; Dawn Hamilton, Dawn Elise Interiors; Eric Winnick, E. Lawrence Design; Russ Ruffino & Carlos Revolledo, CR2 Interiors; Alena Capra; Juan Carlos Rosas; Amanda Lee Reyes; Andrew Martin; Ammon Hickson; Baker Knapp & Tubbs; Cowtan & Tout; Designer’s Plumbing Studio & Total Window; Inside Out & Donghia; JANUS et Cie; Jeffrey Michaels; Judith Norman Collection & Duralee; and Kravet.
 
The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that is supported by donations from people and companies that want to help us help the homeless animals.  The shelter is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name.  If you would like to help visit  www.humanebroward.com.  Here you will find event information, photos of the animals available for adoption and information on how to make a donation.  Or visit us at 2070 Griffin Road, just west of I-95.  Adoptions open daily at 10:00 A.M.  For more details call 954-989-3977.

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