Animal gala supports furry friends

The Calgary Humane Society’s annual Cocktails for Critters is a fun and philanthropic way to support our furry and feathered friends. Now in its 18th year, the annual 'pet fashion show’ has raised considerable funds for the society that helps care for the more than 4,683 animals it receives each year.

This year’s event, held Oct. 25 at the Westin, was attended by more than 450 guests. Presented by Preventous Collaborative Health, the evening featured a Hall of Fame Rescues on the Runway show; a meet and greet with animal guests; silent auctions; wine and trip raffles; and an ears and tails 50/50 game.

Taking to the runway this night were: emcees Scott Fee and Jordan Witzel of Global fame with dogs Riley and Boomer; Calgary Humane Society (CHS) board chair Miriam Carey with dog Mayu and snake (!) Perogie; and CHS executive director Carrie Fritz with Cockatiel Dolly and dog Rico.

Others having a great time at the event included: past board chair Deanna Steblyk and her husband Pembina Pipelines’ Harvey Steblyk; Errol Lee Fullen, husband of board chair Miriam Carey; and Preventous Collaborative Health’s Dr. Rohan Bissoondath and his wife Nalini Bissoondath.

PHOTOS: BILL BROOKS Calgary Humane Society executive director Carrie Fritz, centre, is joined by Global’s Scott Fee, left, and Jordan Witzel at the Calgary Humane Society’s 18th annual Cocktails for Critters. Witzel and Fee were the event emcees.

Pictured at the 18th annual Calgary Humane Society’s Cocktails for Critters are Preventous Collaborative Health’s Dr. Rohan Bissoondath and his wife Nalini. Preventous was the presenting sponsor of the successful event.

Pictured at Calgary Humane Society’s Annual Cocktails for Critters held Oct 20 at The Westin are society board chair Miriam Carey and her husband Errol Lee Fullen. The 18th annual event was an SRO success and was attended by more than 450 guests.

Calgary Humane Society past board chair Deanna Steblyk and her husband Pembina Pipeline’s Harvey Steblyk had a great time at the 18th annual Cocktails for Critters in support of Calgary Humane Society.