Party Pics: Bone Appetit Gala

The event raised $250,000 for life-saving efforts and rescuing animals
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From left: Trisha Leir, Marty Leir
From left: Trisha Leir, Marty Leir

Photo by Tony Nelson

The Bone Appetit Gala benefiting Secondhand Hounds took place September 5 at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, with 500 guests in attendance. Hosted by Media Bridge Advertising’s Giselle Ugarte, WCCO-TV anchor Frank Vascellaro, and Secondhand Hounds’ founder, Rachel Mairose, the event was all about saying “Yes!” to committing to life-saving efforts and rescuing animals. Raising $250,000 to support the rescue’s mission, the evening featured a “Smooch a Pooch” photo op, local art gallery, delicious food and beverage, a doghouse pop-up shop, and live auction.

From left: Rachel Mairose, Rena Sarigianopoulos, Scott Grabick at the Bone Appetit Gala
Rachel Mairose (left) is the executive director for Secondhand Hounds. Rena Sarigianopoulos (middle), an anchor on KARE 11, attended the event with husband Scott Grabick.

Photo by Tony Nelson

From left: Maggie Libman, Dr. Tanya Schulte, Tashina Schumacher, Beth Citurs
From left: Maggie Libman, Dr. Tanya Schulte, Tashina Schumacher, Beth Citurs

Photo by Tony Nelson

The “Smooch a Pooch” booth

Photo by Tony Nelson

Giselle Ugarte
Giselle Ugarte

Photo by Tony Nelson

WCCO-TV anchor Frank Vascellaro
WCCO-TV anchor Frank Vascellaro

Photo by Tony Nelson

Bone Appetit Gala
Bone Appetit Gala

Photo by Tony Nelson

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