ADPR fund-raiser a rousing success

To the editor:

On March 5, Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue, also known as ADPR, invited Alaskans to take part in a Mardi Gras Bow-Wow Ball at the historic Palmer Train Depot. This event included a delicious New Orleans buffet, festive music, door prizes and a costume contest. In addition to these fun activities, participants also got to enjoy a silent auction, which included many wonderful items.

ADPR thanks the many individuals and businesses that donated to the auction. Thanks to: Alaska Leash Co.; Alaska Limousine; Alaska Midnight Scents, Alaska Mill and Feed; Alaska Railroad; Alaska TLC Kennels; Anchorage True Value; Arctic Chiropractic; Artworks Gallery; Audrey Dube; Aurora Bead and Crafts; AT&T Sports Center; A Better Cut; B. Bella Hair Design; Blaine’s Art Supply; Body Renew; Tracy and John Brauchle; Carla Goldberg’s Body Transformations; Colony Inn; Dr. Carol Grobner; Cherish Klingbeil; Chung’s Tae Kwon Do Hap Ki Do; Embellishments by Dexter; The Gallery; Git N’ Go Liquor; Great Harvest Bread Co.; Guiterrez Photography; H2Oasis; Inge Boyden; Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites; It’s a Dog’s Life; Jeff Schultz; Kaladi Brothers Coffee; Karen’s Ideal Nutrition and Books; Karina Barenz; Kenai Fjords Tours; Kristin Tysver; Dan and Kristie Lent; Moose’s Tooth Brewery; Mosquito Mamma; Nicole Helminiak; Non-Essentials; Northern Adornments; North Star Animal Hospital; North Star Bakery; Patricia Stafford; Paw Prince and Doggy Decadents; Pet Zoo/Animal Food Warehouse; Rachel Abernathy; Red Beet Bistro; Rosey Grunwold and Family; RW’s Hamburger House; Sarah Mayfield; Shear Fire Design; Susan Smith; Suzanne Bach; Summitt Tea and Spice; The Tangled Skein; Valley Hotel; Valerie Tharp; VCA Vet Clinic; Walgreens; Whalebone Watercolors; and Wind River Kennels.

We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful, talented groups that provided entertainment throughout the evening: Gaia Tribal Belly Dancers; magician Nick Nickerson; Polychromatic Jazz Band; and the Sahara Storm Studio and Circus Arts Troupe.

In addition, ADPR wants to give credit to the many wonderful volunteers who helped make this event a huge success. Everyone involved helped to raise more than $10,000 toward the medical needs of Alaska dogs and puppies. They thank you, too. See you at the Mardi Gras Bow-Wow-Ball next year!

Angie Lewis

ADPR Board Member

Palmer