Therapy Partners 14th Annual Dog Days

Ron Hulsey, Val Davis Edna Block, Jodi Stephens

Dog Days Fetches Funds for Therapy Partners

Photos by Steve Babin

Therapy Partners, Inc hosted their 14th annual Dog Days fundraiser on October 15 at Preservation Company. Therapy Partners, Inc. provides professionally trained and certified teams of handlers and Pet Partners to work as therapeutic tools. Funds from the benefit allow Therapy Partners to keep up with the demand for serving the community.

Therapy Partners handlers and their Pet Partners greeted the 200 guests as they arrived. Attendees enjoyed fare by Catering by Narvell, fall flower arrangements donated by Sandra Firestone, and entertainment provided by Kirk Jones and John Gallaspy. Silent and live auction items were displayed at the Preservation Company’s unique venue for a fun experience for guests while enjoying “Bad Puppy Punch.”

Guests were thrilled to view the “Davinci Dog” pet portraits created by local artists who donate their time and to talent to the mission of Therapy Partners. Participating artists were Leslie Lockhart, Peter Grant, Sandy Sparks, Gary Anderson, Chuck Whaley, and Stephanie Weaver.

The event was made possible by a number of sponsors, including Blue Ribbon Champion Sponsor, The Propst Foundation. n

Tammie Berzett, Renee Elliott, Meredith Miller

Tim McConell, Eric Taylor, Katherine Vinson, Tyler Kaub, Rachel McKinley, Stephen Cantley, Courtney & Russell Stephens

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