Sugar and champagne for the humans and gourmet doggie treats for the four-legged stars of the evening. . . Last night’s Washington Humane Society’s 9th annual Society Sugar and Champagne Affair attracted a hugely happy crowd – the largest in the events’ history according to Humane Society CEO Lisa LaFontaine. Perhaps because the humans were on a sugar high and possibly under the influence of the bubbly, the canine guests compensated by being well-mannered, companionable and, some, very stylish.
Chef Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox Restaurant and Salamander Hospitality hosted the dessert and champagne reception. Over 40 restaurants showed off their best desserts and 14 suppliers provided champagne, wines and other beverages.
The event honored Washington Humane Society Officers, “who work 24-hours a day, saving the homeless, lost, neglected and abused animals and conducting our Humane Education program that teaches elementary school children compassion and respect for animals.”
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Kristina Robertson of Barkley Square/Karing By Kristina-Total Pet Care and Cocoa, the Chihuahua
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Kelly Morris, KSM Marketing, Wine and Food Festival, Ellen Gray, Equinox Restaurant and event host and Marie Drissel, past Humane Society President and current Board member
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Heather Chittum, Aggie Chin with tiramisu, pastry chefs from Tackle Box and Hook
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Johanna Elsmore and her pit bull terrier Lila
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Dish writer Mary Bird with many dogs and friends
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Richard Ferreira's pit bull terrier Faith Buttercup
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Officers of the Washington Humane Society
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Chefs from Nage Bistro
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J Garner and Ann Russel of the Washington Humane Society
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Matthew Van Dyke accepts Certificate of Appreciation for protecting the homeless and abused animals of the District of Columbia
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Stan Gosselink with Bronson, a German short haired pointer
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Jennifer Landgraff and Eric Sorlin, Fine Wine Manager, Pernod Richard Portfolio for Maryland/Washington DC, Republic National Distributing Company
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Adrianne Wojcieohowski and Tom McCann with Buddy. Members of Buddies and Adoptees
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Leon Baker with vegetarian dog bones
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