The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music by the Main Event Band. Netop the Painting Pooch will demonstrate his painting skills and donate one of his paintings to be auctioned, along with other distinctive items in a live auction. All to take place at the beautiful and classy venue of Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin, NC.

Proceeds from the event will support rescue and adoption efforts of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization A Shelter Friend and help to establish spay and neuter programs in Bladen County.

The Main Event Band features top-notch male and female vocals and one of the best horn sections around. The popular band has developed a huge following by offering an exciting, energetic and quality performance.

Netop is not only an artist but a true canine philanthropist. A rescued dog of unknown heritage himself, Netop gives painting demonstrations and donates his artwork to benefit animals shelters and rescue groups. Netop’s paintings have been showcased in exhibitions to rave reviews

In addition to Netop’s artwork, items to be auctioned include a selection of four limited-edition wines from a private collection. Cru Vin Dogs combines great wine, fine art, special dogs and worthy causes. Labels in their portfolio feature original, graphite or pastel pencil illustrations of real dogs drawn by artist Jay P. Snellgrove. The Bladen Master Gardeners have donated a most beautiful ivy topiary in a pedestal pot, as well as a leaf-sculpture birdbath. Photographer Dan Bailey of Wilmington has promised a beach portrait package, and Atlanta artist Ann Vizi has donated an exquisite hand painted lamp and vase set with a Loon motif. Last but not least is an 8 X 10 print made of an original painting of an endearing cat, by local artist and retired East Bladen Art Teacher Kathy Bunn

Purchase tickets for Dogs, Cats and All That…Benefit for Pets without People online today at www.AShelterFriend.org or in person at: Lu Mil Vineyard, Barking Lot, Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, Bladen Animal Hospital and Before & After Hair Salon.

More information and sponsorship opportunities can be obtained by calling the DCAAT hotline at 910-866-5444 or by email: dcaat@intrstar.net