PAST EVENTS
Walk & Wag-A-Thon May, 2023
Overcast skies didn't stop the great turnout of walkers, supporters, volunteers and most importantly, our fabulous canine friends, who participated in our 2nd Walk & Wag-A-Thon on Balboa Beach. Nearly $6,000 was raised to help our homeless pets and the dogs were priceless! Congratulations to Chuck Howell, the recipient of the $50 gift card donated by Clampit's Country Kitchen to the walker who raised the most sponsorship money. Chuck raised $600. Thank you Joey Clampit and Chuck Howell!
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GIRLS GOTTA HOWL! 2022
We waited three years for Girls Gotta Howl, and it was certainly worth it!
Tickets for the fundraiser on Monday, September 26th, sold out in a record 3 1/2 hours. More than 250 gals came to the Coronado Center to support the AWL and have a great time. They enjoyed a delicious fajita bar catered by Melinda's Cafe, and visited our vendor booths featuring the Pampered Chef,
Tupperware, Silverware Lady, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simple, Dog Wood Tree, Do Terra Essential Oils, and Marjorie Lambert jewelry creations.
We were entertained by the Spa City Tappers, DJ Larry Wilson,
and treated to a performance by the Cheapendales, led by Linda Broome.
Some of our adoptable dogs made a special appearance, and there was plenty of dancing and good fun!
Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsor Relyance Bank, Wine Sponsor ReMax HSV, Dessert Sponsor Ike Eisenhauer State Farm, and Chips and Salsa Sponsor mForce Capital. Congratulations to our raffle winners, Sharon Smith $500; Bonnie Rutledge and Debra McAndrews $200; and Toby Hamilton and two other $100 winners
who designated the AWL as the recipient. Thank you to all our auction winners, and to Alissa Nead, winner of the party basket raffle.
Thanks to your generosity, the AWL raised more than $12,000 to support
our life saving work.
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1st Annual K9 Costume Party October 31, 2020
Thank you for supporting the AWL!
Cleverly dressed up K9s and their owners enjoyed the 1st Annual K9 Costume Party on the patio of the DeSoto Club on Halloween. A special thank you to Bryan Garrett, Food and Beverage Manager, for orchestrating the fun filled event. Guests enjoyed a lunch of hot dogs, brats, hamburgers and beverages, as well as a variety of salads. Anita Cox and her daughter Toni from Sweet Treats Bakery provided baked treats, with all proceeds from the lunch sales supporting the Animal Welfare League.
Thanks to everyone's generosity, more than $500 was raised for AWL programs!
The highlight of the afternoon was the "Pooch Parade" and gift cards to POA restaurants were awarded for the best dressed K9s.
Thanks also to Bryan's staff at the DeSoto Club, and to Kim Massey, Human Resources Manager, for their valuable assistance.
We also want to thank Ben E. Keith Company and Miller Lite for sponsoring the event.
Congratulations to the Winners!
3rd place - $25 GC to "Sophie - the Batgirl" and Liz Lovelace
2nd place - $50 GC to "Poppy - the Bad Pet" and Sue Avery
1st place - $100 GC to "Jessie - the Budweiser Dog" and Allison & Mark Allen
Recurring AWL Events
Girls Gotta Howl
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
This raucous girl’s night out happens every other year, and has gathered loyal followers because of the night’s entertainment and dinner. Catered food, wine fountain, a bit of shopping, style show, and the highlight – a performance by our very own “Cheapendales” dancers.
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
AWL’s largest fundraiser is held every other year, and has been a repeat success through the years. Participants enjoy a gala evening with dinner and hundreds of auction items to review. A raffle is one of the highlights of the evening with superb prizes available. It is basically a flashy evening for all.
Special Events
Puttin' on the Dog. . . & Cat
Special Events
Often AWL sponsors miscellaneous special events, such as dog walks/shows, charity days at local businesses, adoption events, or other fun events that are not recurring, and from which AWL receives support.
Our fabulous volunteers were honored at a luncheon at the DeSoto Club on August 31st.
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