The 10th annual Purses for Pooches & Pals once again attracted a crowd of over 400 women to the Humane Society of Missouri on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The guests enjoyed food and refreshments from St. Louis’ finest restaurants, gorgeous designer purses and shoes for raffle, a live auction, and the opportunity to network and meet the lovable animals at the Humane Society of Missouri’s state-of-the-art facility. This year’s designers included Prada, Gucci, Coach, and Kate Spade.
Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has dedicated itself to second chances. It provides a safe and caring haven to all animals in need – large and small – that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Its mission is ending the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through the rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter programs and educational classes. HSMO is committed to creating lasting relationships between people and animals through its adoption programs. It further supports that bond by making available world-class veterinary care, and outstanding pet obedience and behavior programs. The animals thank you for your support.
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Cocktail table setting
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overview
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Petit fours
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Food
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Food
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Event co-chair Judy Gruender
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Michelle and Anne
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Jennifer Fauss and Meghan Murphey
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Robin Chanitz, Lori Mackaben
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Jackie Watson, Melanie Braiser
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Kathleen Niemeyer, Rosemary Pickle
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Event co-chair Pam Nicholson, HSMO president Kathy Warnick
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Michele Wood, Patti Gaizat
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Emcee Karen Kelly, Gwen Jamboretz, Susan Eueler
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Sara Flynn, Suzanne Indelicato
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An adoptable dog
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Tara Simpson, Jeanette Eskridge
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Jen Price, Gail Smith, Samantha Aubuchon
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Pursesfor the raffle
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Cassie and Lisa Lasch
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Celeste Sprung with Tory
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Anne May, Maggie Long, Bridget May
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Jennifer Scholle, Catlin Dwars
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Michelle Lawrence, Angela Smith, Joy Fuller, Shana Cook
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Silent auction items
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Purses for the raffle
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Purses for the raffle
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Pursesfor the raffle
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Britt Calhoun, Randy Pincher
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Shannon Walters, Debbie Hill
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Erin Benedict, Sarah Krussel
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Julie Sneigowski, Brandy Burchalter
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Silent auction items
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Jennifer Crews, Zuzana Schneider
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Pumps for the raffle
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Audience taking their seat
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Purses
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Judy Gruender, Karen Kelly, Kathy Warnick, Pam Nicholson, Jan Torrisi-Mokwa
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Kathy Warnick speaking
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Jan Torrisi-Mokwa speaking
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Jan Torrisi-Mokwa recognized for her service
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Pam Nicholson speaking
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Judy Gruender speaking
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Lynda Keeton of Connections to Success speaking
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Karen Kelly speaking
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Shoe designer Claire Flowers drawing for a winner
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Dorothy’s new owner
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Cyndi Willenbrock and her dog
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Trooper and Greg
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Bassett hound
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Celeste Sprung with Tory
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Karen Kelly and Curt Copeland of NOW96.3
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Sara Flynn winning a Prada purse
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Kat Small winning a Gucci purse
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Amanda Davis winning a Louis Vuitton purse