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Wet Nose Soirée benefits DoveLewis

Portland, October 1st. Animal Lovers united at at the Governor Hotel for a fun-filled night to raise money for the 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach services of DoveLewis. (Photo credit: K&K Graphics) The event raised $246,000 for the emergency animal hospital.

Lori Gregory and her daughter Shannon accept a Dove Award on behalf of their therapy llama, Rojo from emcee, Ann Schatz

 

Christian & Annette Joly are thanked by DoveLewis CEO Ron Morgan

 

Wine was a popular silent auction item

Bill Furman and niece Adreanne Hazen accept the A.B. Lewis Lifetime Devotion Award in memory of Bill’s late wife, Joyce Furman

Who could resist having their photo snapped with a llama?

The live auction offered a host of options

The Wet Nose Soirée is DoveLewis' largest annual gala and drew 328 supporters

 

A presentation featured the recipients of all of the generosity

 DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital was founded in 1973 by Mr. A.B. Lewis, in cooperation with the Portland Veterinary Medical Association, and in memory of Mr. Lewis’ late wife, Dove.

 

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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