Dogs, Cats and All That....A Benefit for Pets Without People

Presented by A Shelter Friend

 The evening will include heavy hors d’oeuvres (including hand-carved beef and shrimp), beverage 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. 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  www.themaineventband.com 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 www.netopthedog.com is not only an artist but also 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 www.danbaileyphotostudio.com  has promised a beach portrait package, and Atlanta artist Ann Vizi has donated an exquisite hand painted lamp and vase set. Donated by local artist and retired East Bladen Art Teacher Kathy Bunn is an 8 X 10 print made of an original painting of an endearing cat.   Outside of the artistic world, a valuable donation to be auctioned by Global Realty, LLC of Elizabethtown is a one-time voucher for 2.5% commission on the sale of property or a home. On a $100,000 property for example, the value of this voucher is $3,500. The more valuable the property, the higher the value of this voucher! An item in keeping with A Shelter Friend's mission is a spay or neuter package to be auctioned, compliments of Dr. Gensel and Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital. This is good for any dog or cat whatever the size!   

 Purchase tickets for Dogs, Cats and All That…Benefit for Pets without People online today at  http://ashelterfriend.org/events.aspx or at: Lu Mil Vineyard, Barking Lot, Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, Bladen Animal Hospital and Before & After Hair Salon. Tickets include : music, food, wine, beer & live auction fun. More information can be obtained by calling the DCAAT hotline at 910-866-5444 or by email: dcaat@intrstar.net     

 The event will be held Saturday September 19, 2009 at Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets prices are; Single-$50.00, Couples -$75.00 and tables of eight are also available.