Fashion Designer Isaac Mizrahi Feted By Animal Rescue

WAINSCOTT, NY — Famed fashion designer and entertainer Isaac Mizrahi is slated to be honored for his fierce love of four-footed friends.

On Saturday, August 17, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons will host the Bow Wow Meow Ball and honor Mizrahi with the Champion of Animals Award; he is, ARF said, a loyal supporter of ARF and a "compassionate friend to animals in need."

The event will take place at ARF, located at 124 Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott, where guests will enjoy cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 p.m. catered by Olivier Cheng, and dancing to music by the Peter Duchin Orchestra; more than 400 are expected to attend.

All proceeds will benefit ARF, an animal rescue and adoption center.

"ARF’s mission is very close to Isaac’s heart," the organization said.

Every October since 2010, Isaac has supported ARF’s annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk, "which he calls his favorite event of the year. Each year since then he has created an original work of art for the Dog Walk’s invitation and much-sought-after T-shirt," ARF said. "Isaac’s warmth and wit are a perfect match for the Walk. He and his husband Arnold have two rescue dogs: Dean, a beagle-Jack Russell terrier mix, and Kitty, a Collie mix; they can often be found volunteering at ARF, walking dogs awaiting adoption."

The animals in ARF’s care come from animal control centers, high kill shelters across the country, and from people who can no longer care for their pets. In 2019, ARF will intake over 1,400 dogs and cats at its adoption center, ARF said.

ARF provides full medical care — including spaying and neutering — to all its animals, in addition to humane care for their basic needs, a release said.

ARF has rescued more than 28,000 cats and dogs and placed them with families.

Joining in the festivities at the event will be ARF cats and dogs available for adoption.

The evening will also include a live auction, a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind luxury items, unique arfITECTURE cat and dog houses — works of art created by Donna Karan and Gabby Karan de Felice, Robert Wilson and Steven Gambrell along with top architects and builders, as well as an online auction with charitybuzz.com.

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