Support Dogs To Host Seventh Annual Fundraiser

Support Dogs, Inc. will host its seventh annual “Tacky Ball” with this year’s theme “Happily Ever After…Furry Tails Can Come True” on Sat., March 24 from 6:30 to 11 p.m.  The fairy tale-themed event will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront located at 315 Chestnut Street in downtown St. Louis.  The evening will include dinner, a live auction, raffle and dancing to music by The Fabulous Motown Revue.  Proceeds from the Tacky Ball will benefit all programs and activities at Support Dogs.

Support Dogs, Inc. is a national non-for-profit organization that offers dignity, hope and independence by providing highly skilled service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained dogs to serve the community.  Founded in 1981, the organization provides many services including an Assistance Dog program which matches people with various disabilities with a canine partner, an animal-assisted therapy dog program called TOUCH (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers), and a Paws For Reading program that places dogs in school.  Support Dogs is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Reservations are required, and participants must be 21 years or older.  Individual tickets are $90 per person prior to Feb. 29 and $100 per person during March.  For more information, call (314) 997-2325 or visit the organization’s web site at www.supportdogs.org.