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Pawcasso Gala Art Auction Fundraiser Returns May 6

All Proceeds to Benefit Homeless Animals

On Saturday, May 6, 2017, Angel PAWS (Pets Animals Welfare Society, Inc.), the Colonia, NJ, based animal rescue and adoption shelter will hold their annual "Pawcasso" fundraiser benefitting the continuing care of homeless animals in their facility. In its ninth-year, the event will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall at 436 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading, NJ, 07064. Art auction preview begins at 6:00 PM and the auction start time is 7:00 PM. Admission is $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. The auction will be presented by Marlin Art. Bob Greiza and Kim Boyko will provide pre-auction musical entertainment.

The fundraiser is well known for its shelter animal created Pawcassos - framed prints created by Angel PAWS’ potential adoptees. Marlin Art will provide premium art, sports and music memorabilia. Raffle baskets will be available for additional purchase including the chance to win New York Yankees, New York Mets, New York City Football Club tickets, Godiva and more. Debuting at this year’s fundraiser, Angel PAWS will be LIVE streaming, via Facebook at Facebook.com/angelpawspets, the bidding of a Pawcasso paw-printed piece of art.

The event will include hors d’oeuvres, cheese, wine, coffee, and dessert. Acceptable forms of payment in advance and at the door are cash or check made payable to: Angel PAWS. For additional information, please call Lisa Palasits at (732) 713-0447 or Angel PAWS @ 732-340-1199. Customary forms of payment for Pawcasso artwork are cash or check and Marlin Art via MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

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Angel PAWS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, all volunteer organization, based in Colonia, NJ, dedicated to relieving the suffering of and finding permanent homes for stray, abandoned and homeless animals. Visit our website at: http://www.angelpaws.org or like us on Facebook.com/angelpawspets. Donations are welcomed and appreciated at: Angel PAWS, P.O. Box 282, Colonia, NJ, 07067.

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