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Photo courtesy of Shelby Humane Society Board of Directors.
Bark and Wine
Crowds participate in the live auction during the 2014 Bark and Wine fundraiser.
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Photo courtesy of Shelby Humane Society Board of Directors.
Bark and Wine
Animal enthusiast and philanthropist Ken Jackson leads the live auction in the 2014 Bark and Wine fundraiser.
Bark and Wine
Benefiting Shelby Humane Society
June 13, 6 p.m.
Inverness Country Club
Animal lovers will soon have a chance to support the only open-admission animal shelter in Shelby County. The 6th Annual Bark & Wine fundraiser will take place on June 13 at the Inverness Country Club.
“This event has grown every year, each of the six years,” said Robin Adams, president of the Shelby Humane Society board of directors. “This will be our first year hosting at Inverness Country Club. We’ve done it at other venues around town, and as we’ve grown and expanded, we have had the opportunity to change venues.”
The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Items available for bidding include art by local artists, a three-night stay at Orange Beach, a golf package and jewelry.
After the 6:30 p.m. buffet dinner, the live auction with Ken Jackson will begin at 7:30 p.m. Jackson is an animal enthusiast and brought Remy’s Dog Park, an off-leash area for dogs, to Red Mountain Park. A retired businessman, he participates in various animal fundraisers.
“Ken is very animated, lively and enthusiastic,” Adams said. “It’s worth the cost of admission just to see his show.”
Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 for a corporate table of eight. Seating is limited to 140 reservations and as of May 5, there were around 50 seats still available. The deadline to RSVP is May 15.
All proceeds collected will directly benefit Shelby Humane Society, which cares for over 5,000 animals annually. Adams said they are appreciative of the people who have supported them year after year with sponsorships and the fundraiser couldn’t happen without their support.
“It’s really a fun event,” Adams said. “We look forward to it every year. It’s a great chance to see people who love pets and are excited to have an opportunity to support the shelter.”
For reservations, call 678-8200.
