Host: Joan Schappe

Master of Ceremonies: Pam Tauscher Coshun

Beverages plus hot and cold hors d'oeuvres will be available throughout the evening. You may bid on the array of silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets while enjoying our live swing band,
Swinging 7.

Raffle

Take a gamble for the animals in the Bark & Wine raffle! The drawing for raffle winners takes place live at 9:45 PM. The raffle tickets are $5.00 each or five for $20.00 and can be purchased from one of the wait staff. Ticket holders need not be present to win.

See the Raffle page for more information.

Live Auction

Join us for the fast-paced fun of a live auction. A Milwaukee Brewers game outing, hosted by Craig Coshun, will be auctioned off. Other unique treasures are being considered for this lively and entertaining event, including the opportunity for you and your pet to share the cover of the next Dane County Humane Society calendar. Information about additional auction items will be shared as it becomes available.

Silent Auction

Silent auction winners will be announced throughout the evening. VISA and MasterCard, personal checks, and cash are all welcome. For more details on the silent auction, please see the Auction Items page.

Wine and Microbrew Tasting

There will be tables with wine, beer and soda for your tasting. You are welcome to try whatever you would like or just enjoy your favorite. Fresh glasses will be available at the serving stations for your convenience. See the Tasting page for more details of what is available.

Special Animal Hosts

Throughout the evening you may visit our animal hosts and hostesses in the reception rooms along the main hallway. Most of the animals are available for adoption. Please ask any volunteer for details.

Event Donors

The event donors are numerous this year. We thank everyone for their generousity in helping us create a top notch auction list of items! Happy bidding!!

Smile - It's a Photo Opt

Azena Photography will be available to capture memories from this year's event. Ingrid Laas along with other Azena photographers will be roaming the crowds taking causal candids. Interested guests can also have a professional portrait taken. Photo pricing is $10 for candids and $20 for formal portraits.