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Fancy DC Pups Party At Humane Rescue's 'Bark Ball': PHOTOS
There were no fashion faux paws at Humane Rescue's Bark Ball, which raised over $700K for the organization.
WASHINGTON, DC — On Saturday night, pet lovers dressed their furry four-legged friends to the nines and gathered at the Washington Hilton for the 30th Annual Bark Ball to raise money for the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Over $700,000 was raised for the organization, which advocates for dogs, cats and other animals and operates pet-adoption centers and foster programs. A record-breaking 1,200 guests attended the event, including former Senators Bob (R-Kan) and Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.) and Erica May-Scherzer, wife of Nationals ace pitcher Max Scherzer.
The money raised will go towards helping “protect animals, support families, and advocate for positive change to create a world where all animals can thrive,” the animal welfare group said.
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There were no fashion faux paws at this black-tie gala. Take a look at some pictures captured at the event:
Rudy G is all set for #BarkBall 2017! pic.twitter.com/jNZDYlJpAw
— Scott LaGanga (@scottlags) June 17, 2017
I had two dates in one night! #BarkBall #SullytheBully #Oscar #Winning pic.twitter.com/Pb1CdyHkoc
— Tessa Gould (@Tessa_Gould) June 18, 2017
Winston having dinner at the Washington Hilton. #BarkBall pic.twitter.com/B9n63ZcMpH
— Debra Arthur, CFP® (@DebraArthur) June 18, 2017
Every ball should be a #Barkball. pic.twitter.com/CkC2weGpqU
— Albert Lang (@AlbertLeRoi) June 18, 2017
Thank you to everyone who made tonight’s 30th Annual #BarkBall such a success and helped us raise $690,000! pic.twitter.com/aC5ZCOQfty
— Humane Rescue (@HumaneRescue) June 18, 2017
Thank you Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole for your continued support of HRA and the animals of D.C. #BarkBall pic.twitter.com/LbiOJHc4hW
— Humane Rescue (@HumaneRescue) June 17, 2017
Working on my tan for the #BarkBall pic.twitter.com/Y2VZcJ41qi
— Razor Steelman (@RazortheRocket) June 17, 2017
Last time I was here was for White House Correspondents Dinner. So far the @HumaneRescue #BarkBall is much more civil pic.twitter.com/9CFYfkLRRI
— Mike Levine (@MLevineReports) June 17, 2017
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