NEW! A Black Tie masquerade theme. Our elegant evening for four-footed friends takes on Carneval excitement. What better way to celebrate the Friends 15th Anniversary.

Honorary Co-chairs

Congressman John & Mrs. Debbie Dingell

Detroit Lions Quarterback Drew Stanton & Kristin Schrock

Black Tie & Tails Celebrates 15 Years of Success for Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter

On Friday, October 24, over 250 well-dressed supporters helped celebrate the 15^th anniversary of the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter in full carnevale style. Proceeds of the gala evening totaled nearly $100,000, with all funds going to help support day-to-day shelter operations, and community- and animal-related programs.

Black Tie Highlights

Friends Big Heart Award:

Mary Ann Wright was honored with the Friends’ Big Heart Award, which is given to a supporter who exemplifies support of humane animal treatment and dedication to furthering the cause of animal welfare.

Mary Ann was presented with an original art work created by PupCatso (dogs using their tails and cats using their paw prints from the Dearborn Animal Shelter)

Paws Promenade featuring adoptable animals from the Dearborn Animal Shelter, each of whom was accompanied along the “red carpet” by a special Black Tie sponsor.

Ø Leading the promenade were Black Tie honorary co-chairs Detroit Lions quarterback Drew Stanton and fiancée Kristin Schrock, who escorted Diesel. Diesel is a Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the shelter when his owner was called to service in Iraq.

I was adopted at Black Tie!

Dottie found a forever home with Wendy Dwyer (shown at left)

Puma is now snuggling with parents Melissa & Marc Stanley

Snow went home with new mom Carol Prokop

Black Tie Carnevale Mask Contest Winners:

Best animal themed: Rita Veryser from Lawrence Technological University

Most creative: Debra Levantrosser

Spirit of the Friends: Scott Diamond
“Scott’s “mask” was a photo of his dog Ray, who he adopted from the Friends

Overall Favorite: Fern Short

Black Tie Table Mascots “Adopted”:

The following Black Tie supporters “virtually adopted” the adorable animals featured in photos on their tables. While they look for homes, the dogs and cats know they have benefactors.

o Sue Cavallaro and Voyager

o Barb & Bob Biess and Dani

o Al Kammerer and Sugar

o Beth & Nick Siroskey

o Kay Neff and Sampson

o Steven Grekin

o Linda Rex, Jeff Boleski, and Kellie Goslin and Cyder

o Diane Ward and Chuck

See all the Event Photos

About Black Tie & Tails

Event sponsor and 2008 Friends
Big Heart Award recipient, Mary Ann
Wright, and event emcee Dearborn
Mayor, John B. O'Reilly, Jr.

Now in its eighth year, Black Tie & Tails is a gala evening devoted to helping homeless Shelter animals, now and into the future. All proceeds from this benefit will enable the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter to care and find loving homes for the thousands of animals who find refuge at the Shelter each year. The funds raised will also support the many community programs that the Friends organization offers, as well as capital projects such as the planned new Shelter facility.

The gala evening includes: Champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Dinner Menu includes:

- Michigan Autumn Salad

- Petite Filet Mignon and Herbed Breaded Baked Filet of Halibut with Thyme Truffle Sauce

- Mushroom Gratin & Fall Roasted Squashes

- Baby Carrots & Asparagus

For Vegetarian/Vegan Guests

- Michigan Autumn Salad

- Quinoa with Roasted Root Vegatables & Roasted Fall Squashes (it's delectable!)

Join us at Black Tie & Tails!
The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel, 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn

Click here to purchase tickets or become a sponsor!

Mask Information:

- Masks are optional, but we invite you to “unleash” your creativity!

- Think Carnevale in Venice or Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The evening’s festivities will include contests for:

• Best Animal Theme

• Most Original Handcrafted

• 15th Anniversary Theme (Hint: A 15th anniversary is commemorated by crystals or timepieces)

• People’s Choice/Overall Favorite

Masks will also be available for purchase during Black Tie at our Four Paws Boutique. Of course, all proceeds benefit the shelter animals !

Back by Popular Demand:

Four Paws Boutique, offering exclusive items for both two- and four-legged friends
Paws Promenade where adorable adoptable animals from the shelter strut their stuff on the red carpet in hopes of finding a forever home.

Read the Event Press Release

See the photos from our 2007 Black Tie & Tails

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