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Memphis Moment
November
SPAYtacular Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services hosts 10th Annual Gala for affordable spay and neuter surgeries Story and Photos by Virginia Davis
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id-South Spay & Neuter Services (MSSN) has 37,000 reasons to call its 10th annual gala a Dr. Syron Oleson and “SPAYtacular” event. The number represents Katie Pemberton the non-profit clinic’s success in helping reduce pet overpopulation and high euthanasia rates. Since 2005, MSSN has offered affordable spay and neuter surgeries to the public via a funded budget by donations, grants, fees and sponsored programs. “Look into your hearts, dig into your wallets and donate generously,” MSNN Board President Cathy Simmons implored the gathering. ANF Architects hosted the gala at its Midtown offices. Emcee Joe Birch’s remarks included a plea to help end the “roaming and misery.” Musician John Michael Clowers and caricaturist Kevin Reuter entertained guests, who enjoyed foods and beverages donated by Athens Distributing Co., Corky’s BBQ, MLG&W, One and Only Barbecue, On the Border, Pancho’s Cheese Dip, Panera Bread, Southern Glazers of TN, SuperLo Foods, Tom’s Tiny Kitchen and Yazoo Brewing Co. Presenting sponsor was SuperLo Foods. A silent auction of 135 donated items and a wine pull helped boost gala proceeds.
Cathy Simmons, Charles and Monique Jalenak
Kevin Reuter
Amanda Sinapiades and Marlene Risch
Catlin Kelly and Marianne Luther
Ginny Clowers and Villy Ellinger
Tiegst Ameha and Alex Jarratt
Martha Villaricencio and Mary Caples
Jacqueline Arevalo and Mary Bandy
Julie Cox and Annie Stout
Dan Malinczak, Anita Mays and James Grimes
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Nicole DeRosa, Susanna Kelley, Cathy Simmons and Kerry Guest
Brittany Pace, John Arnold and Meredith Steenerso
John and Debbie Merino
Emily Maher, Cheryl Johnson and Rio Holman