At Tri County Animal Rescue’s Third Annual Moms & Pups “Bark & Brunch”
Sunday, May 7
“Dining With and For Dogs” Fun and Fund” Raiser to Honor Champion Pup Moms Jeri Caprio and Zoe Lanham Benefits TCAR’s “Together Fur-Ever” Medical Fund
Boca Raton, FL – Since there are all kinds of dedicated, caring mamas, Tri-County Animal
Rescue (TCAR) will start the 2023 Mother’s Day week with its “pup-ular” 3rd yearly Moms & Pups “Bark & Brunch.” The sophisticated outside “fun and fund” raiser will take place Sunday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Addison in Boca Raton.
Serving up the “pawfect way” to commemorate, while supporting animal moms and dads in monetary challenge, “Bark & Brunch” raises cash to help money an unfamiliar, yet growing neighborhood health requirement in Boca Raton and surrounding neighborhoods. Proceeds advantage TCAR’s “Together Fur-Ever” Medical Fund that supports complimentary and low-cost full-service veterinary and animal health center services on-site for dogs and felines of animal moms and dads who are economically challenged or experiencing financial problems and work obstacles, and in gratitude of very first responders.
An Open-air Courtyard Afternoon for Paw-Lovers and Their Pups
To support their Boca Raton neighborhood’s only animal rescue shelter, “Bark & Brunch” participants will delight in a classy yard breakfast, live music and celebrations for Pup Moms, their fur children who are welcomed visitors and their households. Plans consist of a welcome reception with “Bark Bars” providing free-flowing Mimosas and Bloody Marys including Tito’s Handmade Vodka, “Mom & Pooch” media event, a tasty dog treat buffet, Mother’s Day store style and present shopping, quiet and live auctions, Chance-to-Win opportunities and surprises. High-profile Champion Pup Moms who have actually long promoted for animal rescue and assistance of TCAR will be honored: Jeri Caprio, host of the yearly Horses & Hounds fundraising event that benefits TCAR, and Zoe Lanham, vice president of The Addison.
Busy at work are 2023 “Bark & Brunch” Honorary Co-chairs are Marcia Mithun with the Mithun Family Foundation and Heather Ronan of Lavalle, Brown & Ronan, PA, supported by a paws-loving host committee. The committee consists of Peg Anderson, Marta Batmasian, Alisa Cohen, Sharon DiPietro, Ingrid Fulmer, Suzi Goldsmith, Sue Heller, Gwen Herb, Arlene Herson, Olivia Hollaus, Gloria Hosh, Bonnie Kaye, Jon Kaye, Sammy Kaye, Dyana Kenney, Andrea Kline, Dr. Allen Konis, Zoe Lanham, Doug Mithun, Lynda Palmer, Linda Petrakis, Michael Pierce, Pam Polani, Nanette Saraga, Constance Scott, Robin Trompeter, Lisa Vander Ploeg, Pam Weinroth, and Robert Weinroth.
A Meaningful Way to Launch Mother’s Day Week… “Pawing it Forward” for Pet Parents in Need
This “Bark & Brunch” fundraising event has actually ended up being a perfect method to launch Mother’s Day week for a lot of having a hard time animal moms and dads by assisting increase the not-for-profit’s “Together Fur-Ever” Medical Fund reserves. Those funds help supply complimentary and low-cost surgical treatments, x-rays, ultrasounds, oral care and more at TCAR’s advanced, on-campus center to caring animal owners experiencing monetary troubles. Wellness, surgical and treatment services are supplied, based upon an animal owner’s shown capability to pay. TCAR thinks all animals must stay healthy in their home, not be required to disregard treatable medical and oral concerns that can intensify, triggering unneeded discomfort and loss and even give up to shelters due to absence of funds.
2023 Mother’s Day Week Kicks Off Applauding and Pampering “Paw-loving” Moms and Their Pooches/2/2/2/2
Originally the “fan and fund” raiser was developed to raise funds in action to Covid’s financial effect on animal owners and in gratitude to very first responders, yet the requirement for subsidized veterinarian care continues to grow with effect of increasing inflation and food insecurity. TCAR reports that in 2022, its on-site center supplied the following pro bono services:
- 1,200 surgical treatments
- 1,700 feral cat spays and neuters
- 600 micro-chip implants
- 790 vaccinations
As among the biggest local 100% No-Kill, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal shelters, TCAR is devoted to rescue, rehab and re-homing undesirable animals in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Since its creation, TCAR, a four-star ranked Charity Navigator not-for-profit for 9 successive years, has actually saved over 88,000 domestic animals from being euthanized, supplying a safe house up until saves are offered the opportunity to live the rest of their lives as cherished animals.
Sponsorships are Going Fast, But There is Still Time to Help Raise the “Bark”
Sponsorships to date consist of:
- “Top Dog” Presenting Sponsor: Andrea Kline
- Paws-tacular Culinary & Decor Sponsor: The Addison
- “Ruff Ruff” Reception Sponsor: James H. and Marta T. Batmasian Family Foundation
- “Pup Stars” Host Sponsor: Sharon (and in memory of Jay) DiPietro
- Commemorative “Moms & Pooches” Photo Station: First Horizon Bank
(Flower Wall background contributed by Jar of Stars Events) - “Paws-Passionate” Event Producer: Kaye Communications PR & Marketing
- “Tail-Wagging” Valet: Vander Ploeg and Associates
- Healing/Clinic Kennel Dedication for One Year
- Edith Stein
- Lisa Vander Ploeg
- We Love Wet Noses: Konis Family Dental, Truist Wealth Management
- Vodka Sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Live Music: “Paw-formed” by Arnie Steinberg, “The Man with the Voice”
Several unique and several sponsorships and donor opportunities stay available as are totally personalized bundles to show a sponsor’s objective. Remaining unique sponsor entitled levels consist of a “Bark Bars” Sponsor ($5,000), Pawsome Program Sponsor ($4,000), Pet Protector ($3,000), “Bow-Wow” Bubbly (Champagne) Sponsor ($2,500) and “Paws Up” Red Carpet Sponsor ($1,500). Other donor and sponsor levels with several ops consist of “Paws Lovers” at $5,000 each, Healing/Clinic Kennel calling ops at $1,200 each to devote a center kennel in the donor’s or a liked one’s name for one year, and “We Love Wet Noses at $750 each.
Limited Chance-to-Win Opportunities on Sale; Need Not Be Present to Win
Whether advocates can go to or not, everybody can help money the objective by acquiring “Chance-to-Win” tickets at $100 per ticket (restricted to just 200 tickets offered) for a possibility to win among the following 5 ultra-luxury opportunities.
- Scott Grody Travel: Cruise on the Fly on Celebrity Cruises (2 guests) — worth: $2,500-$7,000 based upon ship and travel plan picked by winner
- Loews Miami Beach: Two-night Hotel Stay; one room — worth: $1,500
- Fiolina Pasta House Boca Raton: Private Chef’s Dinner/Private Room for 10 visitors — worth: $1,000
- The Addison: Choice of Holiday-Themed Dining for 4 visitors — worth: $1,000
- The Studio at Mizner Park: Pair of tickets (2 visitors) to an option of 6 performances/events – overall worth: $420-$1,800 based upon efficiencies picked
Moms & Pups “Bark & Brunch” seating and Chance-to-Win tickets are restricted. Brunch tickets are on sale now up until April 5 at $275; start April 6 tickets will be $300 each. To purchase “Bark & Brunch” tickets and Chance-to-Win tickets, go to www.tricountyanimalrescue.com or call 561-665-0101. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jon Kaye, Kaye Communications PR & Marketing at [email protected] or 561-392-5166, ext. 2.
