Tuxes and Tails, the Seattle Humane Society's biggest annual fundraiser is this Saturday night at the Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Seattle. This year's theme is "Pirates and Pets of the Caribbean," and as in years past, the event will feature a pet fashion show in which 40 local personalities will "walk the plank" with either their own pets or one of the Seattle Humane Society's shelter dogs.

In addition to the fashion show and four silent auctions, the event features a live auction. Just a few of the items up for bid include an African Photo Safari, a VIP dinner for 10 at Salty's on Alki, a trip to the Westminster Kennel Club's 2009 Dog Show, a vacation in Bali, and a "Meet and Greet," with the Tonight Show's Jay Leno.

One important goal of Tuxes and Tails is the funding of the Seattle Humane Society's annual Fund-A-Needproject – a project chosen by the staff, volunteers, and board of the Seattle Humane Society that will make a life-saving difference for animals in our community. In past years, Fund-A-Need provided the means to purchase the Max Mobile and to fund the Seattle Humane Society's Dog Behavior Program.

This year, Fund-A-Need will enable the Seattle Humane Society to rescue dogs in need of veterinary care from other shelters and get them on the road to adoption. The fund will keep alive dogs who might be euthanized in others shelters because they require medical treatment for something as simple as a broken leg or a bite wound. A few hundred dollars is quite literally the difference between life and death for these dogs. The Veterinary Services Fund-A-Need will provide that money.

The Tuxes and Tails event also includes a raffle for a $1,000 Nordstrom's gift certificate and a delicious four-course meal. Tuxes and Tails is fantastic evening enjoyed by everyone who attends, and a great way to support the Seattle Humane Society. Last year the event raised 850,000. Check out the event website for more information, but note that although online registration closed last week, there are still a few tickets available. Call 425 373 5388 to get yours today!

Lynn
lynnseattlehumane@gmail.com