Animal Magazine holding benefits for Katrina pets

By Terri Rimmer

HappyNews Citizen Journalist

Animal Fair Magazine is continuing its tradition of "Yappy Hour" with the event being held in 15 cities this year, some of which will benefit Hurricane Katrina pets.

JEEP Yappy Hour is a "singles mixer" with a unique twist -- instead of introducing people to people, people can be "fixed up" with dogs available for adoption. At this event there are fabulous people some without dogs, some with dogs, some single, some not single, but all around there is a great mix of people at this "can't be missed" cocktail party, said Lola of Lucky Diamond Productions, who produces the event.

This 15 city tour has had great attendance from across the country which have included celebrities and media personalities like Hilary and Haylie Duff, Miami Heat players, political pundit John McLaughlin, Stephen Jenkins (lead singer of Third Eye Blind), Actress Lacey Chabert, Local t.v. and media personalities, Phil Jackson (coach of the

> LA Lakers), and so many more.

"We have raised thousands of dollars for all the local Humane Societies as well as raised awareness for the homeless animals across the country," said Lola. "This year's parties will be the best yet! We will be filming a documentary about puppy love exploring if the right man or woman can give us the same unconditional love, loyalty and bond that we have with our dogs. If you have a story of puppy love with a human or dog we want to hear it."

This is your chance to be in the next best movie for dog lovers as "Best In Show." Everyone will have a BLAST, enjoying cocktails and "puptails" with their doggie friends! Those who do not have their own dogs can "walk" one for the evening from the APSPCA and may find true "puppy love" and decide to adopt."

Philadelphia held their festivities on Oct. 5th at 32 Degrees benefiting the Philadelphia SCPA.

Originally scheduled for New Orleans Oct. 11th but cancelled due to the hurricane, a fundraising event is being coordinated within the Yappy Hour to help Katrina pets in that area.

"We at Animal Fair are truly devastated about the amount of people and animals who are suffering," said Animal Fair staff.

On Nov. 1st Denver will hold their Yappy Hour at the Hotel Monaco Denver benefiting the Colorado Humane Society. For ticket information call Pam Miller at 303-961-3923.

San Francisco will take part in the event on Nov. 15th at the San Francisco Hotel Monaco benefiting the San Francisco Animal Care and Control. For tickets call Deb Campbell at 415-554-9417.

Los Angeles will hold an event on Nov. 17th at the Westin Century Plaza Hotel benefiting the Amanda Foundation. For tickets call Terri Austin at 310-968-6670.

The San Diego event will be Nov. 22nd at the Hotel Solamar benefiting the San Diego Animal Support Foundation. For tickets call Darlene White at 619-847-8755.

The New York event will soon be announced and will be held at Ruby Falls benefiting the Mayor's Alliance for New York Cities. For ticket information call Steve Gruber at 212-252-2350.

The Chicago event will be held Dec. 15th at the Hotel Monaco benefiting PAWS Chicago. For tickets call Jamie McClary at 773-843-4884.

To find out about other cities participating go to the magazine's website at animalfair.com.

The Sixth Annual Animal Fair Magazine's Cesar Canine Comedy benefiting Animal Care and Control will be held Oct. 24th at the SHOW Night Club, 135 West 41st Street in New York City between 6th and Broadway from 7-9 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Animal Care and Control.

Attire is anything you would wear on a dog or catwalk and admission is

limited. The event is produced by Lucky Diamond Productions.

For information call the AC & C Call Center at 212-788-4000.

For sponsorship opportunities call 212-629-0932 #208.