Humane society benefit a hit

More than 140 people attended the sold-out Bark & Wine benefiting Shelby Humane Society on July 23 at the Greystone Country Club in Hoover. Guests were treated to dinner, drinks and an entertaining live auction with Jack Granger.

Shelby Humane Society Executive Director Judy Van Luchene updated the crowd on the many successful programs and services at Shelby Humane Society, including local adoptions, transports to Northern states and quick-fix programs to reduce overpopulation. As the only open-admission animal shelter in Shelby County, Shelby Humane Society cares for more than 5,000 animals each year.

Hosted by the Shelby Humane Society board of directors, Bark & Wine’s silent and live auction items included a trip to Napa, California; a baseball experience at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs; Adirondack chairs decorated with paw prints from shelter cats and dogs; a tailgate package with barbecue and Yeti items; a golf package to Greystone; an in-home chef dinner for eight; and a trip to San Destin, among other items. 

Melissa Brown, vice president of the Shelby Humane Society board of directors, said: “This is the seventh year Shelby Humane has hosted Bark & Wine, and this event continues to grow and help Shelby Humane achieve our lifesaving mission. Past adopters and supporters of Shelby Humane Society enjoy attending to see the continued successes of the shelter. 

“For those who are not familiar with Shelby Humane Society yet, attending Bark & Wine introduced them to the numerous programs and achievements the hardworking staff at the shelter accomplishes.”

– Submitted by Lacey Bacchus.