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Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue to Host Fourth Annual Summer Benefit

The event will take place at the home of Emmy Award-winning NBC anchor and correspondent Chuck Scarborough.

Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue, based in Sagaponack, will be hosting their fourth annual Summer Benefit this Saturday, July 11.

The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the home of Ellen and Chuck Scarborough, Emmy Award-winning NBC anchor and correspondent, on 520 First Neck Lane in Southampton.

The event raises money for the rescue’s efforts to save dogs from kill shelters across the country, spay/neuter the dogs, pay for all necessary medical care and find them loving forever homes.

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Chuck, an animal lover and adopter of two Gimme Shelter dogs, will act as master of ceremonies.

During the event, attendees will be able to enjoy a live music while sipping on cocktails and enjoying passed hors d’oeuvres.

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The event will also feature various doggie themed booths and a live and silent auction.

Tickets to the benefit are $200 per person in advance and $225 at the door and may be purchased online at www.gimmeshelteranimalrescue.org or call 631-903-9215 for more information.

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