PAWS Chicago hosts Animal Magnetism gala for homeless pets | Candace Candace

More than 600 people and more than 100 dogs attended the 17 recently^e PAWS Chicago Annual Animal Magnetism GalaPresented by Becker’s healthcare. The event was organized by the PAWS Chicago Professional Board and co-chairs Sarah Atkinson, Alyssa Gregory And Paige Krueger.

The evening raised money for homeless and at-risk pets in Chicago and to support important new programs of PAWS Chicago in its public-private partnership with Chicago Animal Care and Control, the city’s impoundment facility. In recent months, the CACC has seen a rise in cat and dog admissions and a rise in euthanasia cases, and PAWS has stepped up to help create the 360@CACC program where PAWS staff are on site seven days a week.

Animal Magnetism paid tribute to four individuals who took home the 2024 Animal Welfare Leadership Award: Melissa Canning, Ramona Griffin, Claudia Langman, And James Pszanka.

Human guests were treated to dishes from Chicago’s best eateries. VIP dinner was sponsored by Avli. Other tasting stations include eating from Bartaco, Bombay Eats, Broken Barrel Bar, Formento’s, Gene & Georgetti, Hubbard Inn, Roots Handmade Pizza and Sifr. Black Dog Gelato provided a VIP Gelato Station And VIP dessert cookies were served from Rivers and Roads Café.

DJ D. Jones from Spark Entertainment Group entertained the crowd, aided by a glow bar on the dance floor, sponsored by Tito’s handmade vodka. Urban Allure events provided the beautiful decor for the evening.

Not to forget: the canine companions were treated to a dog buffet JustFoodForDogsa photo booth, pet massages and captured in beautiful pet illustrations by 3 separate artists.

Top sponsors of the evening were Becker’s healthcare, the Peter & Paula Fasseas Foundation, Melissa And Michael Canning, Erica And Sean Kelly, Business Valuation Group, Inc. And ITW.