Raising over $27,000 from a spirited live auction, raffle draw and ‘fund-aneed’ donations, the inaugural Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rightsand Kindness) ‘Purple Paws’ event was a resounding success. The purple themed evening held on April 27th at The Ocean Club Estates BeachClub, was hugely anticipated and a sell out event. Upon arrival each person was given a purple bidding paddle in the shape of a paw print. Atlantis singer Alia Coley serenaded guests as they enjoyed cocktails and tasty cuisine by sunset inthe stunning location.
Attendees eagerly lined up to play the highly entertaining “Heads or Tails” gamewhere participants had to put their hands on their head or on their ‘tail’ before atossed coin landed. Benefit auctioneer ‘GalaGal’ Jenelle Talyor led theproceedings for the enthusiastic bidders. Happy auction winners came away withmagnificent prizes ranging from a Pink Sands getaway, Michael Buble tickets, pampering spa packages and beautiful artwork specially painted for the event.Over 40 items were generously donated by local Bahamian business. The event was presented by Odyssey Aviation Bahamas and sponsored byThink Simple, Graham Real Estate, Asa H Pritchard and Happy Pets Animal Hospital.
Steven Kelly, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas President said “We alwayslike to support organizations that make a tangible difference, and we can’t say enough about the incredibly effective work Baark! does. The various community activities & education programs are all encompassing, ongoing and vital to ahealthy Bahamas.”Brass Monkey Bahamas contributed “we are always delighted to help Baark! by donating our light and sound services to enhance their events. As a team wework together not only to produce a great fundraiser but to make sure all guest shave a good time and leave with a smile on their faces. We are honored to support Baark! in their endeavors" Shawn Sawyer, President of Cacique International who provided chic décor for the occasion added “We are so proud and happy to have been a part of such a wonderful evening! We are already anticipating next year’s event”.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Baark’s Spay/Neuter and education programs all over the Bahamas. Baark! volunteers have recently returned from Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera and Cockburn Town, San Salvador where they carried out weekend spay/neuter clinics and sterilized 108 and 74 animals respectively. Baark! has already provided over 400 free or subsidized spay and neuters for dogs and cats this year alone. Laura Kimble, Baark! President said “though we live in uncertain economic times, local business generously supported our cause with donations of terrific prizes. In return guests dug deep into their pockets to bid and came away with some greatand original items.
We are so grateful to all our donors and supporters. Thesuccess of the event is a great reflection of the hard work put in by the organizing committee and volunteers on the night. The money raised will be a huge boost toour continued work both in Nassau and the family islands.” Baark! encourages all pet owners to spay/neuter both their dogs and cats . Baark! can help with financing or transportation for low income families. If you would like to learn more, volunteer or ask questions visit their websitewww.baarkbahamas.org or call 427-SPAY (7729)ENDS For further information please contact Laura Kimble 424-4411 laura@baarkbahamas.org Notes to editor Baark! is a non-profit, volunteer group.
Our Mission is to carry out spay/neuter and education projects to reduce the homeless animal population and end the suffering of dogs and cats in The Bahamas.Spay and Neuter is the only proven humane method in reducing stray and roaminganimal populations and in turn needless suffering. Our programs provide free orsubsidized spays and neuters of cats and dogs . Baark! strongly believes in partneringand working together with members of each community in order to spread the accountability, education and to have a lasting impact. The government pound is still of concern, and Baark! members are working with other animal advocates to implement theAnimal Control Act committee which will give the animal welfare groups influence in theoperations of the Canine Control Unit. More information can be found on our website www.baarkbahamas.org
Nassau, The Bahamas, May 8th 2013 : For immediate release
“Purple Paws” Live Auction Success
for Non-Profit Group Baark!
Raising over $27,000 from a spirited live auction, raffle draw and ‘fund-aneed’
donations, the inaugural Baark! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights
and Kindness) ‘Purple Paws’ event was a resounding success.
The purple themed evening held on April 27th at The Ocean Club Estates Beach
Club, was hugely anticipated and a sell out event. Upon arrival each person was
given a purple bidding paddle in the shape of a paw print. Atlantis singer Alia
Coley serenaded guests as they enjoyed cocktails and tasty cuisine by sunset in
the stunning location.
Attendees eagerly lined up to play the highly entertaining “Heads or Tails” game
where participants had to put their hands on their head or on their ‘tail’ before a
tossed coin landed. Benefit auctioneer ‘GalaGal’ Jenelle Talyor led the
proceedings for the enthusiastic bidders. Happy auction winners came away with
magnificent prizes ranging from a Pink Sands getaway, Michael Buble tickets,
pampering spa packages and beautiful artwork specially painted for the event.
Over 40 items were generously donated by local Bahamian business.
The event was presented by Odyssey Aviation Bahamas and sponsored by
Think Simple, Graham Real Estate, Asa H Pritchard and Happy Pets Animal
Hospital. Steven Kelly, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas President said “We always
like to support organizations that make a tangible difference, and we can’t say
enough about the incredibly effective work Baark! does. The various community
activities & education programs are all encompassing, ongoing and vital to a
healthy Bahamas.”
Brass Monkey Bahamas contributed “we are always delighted to help Baark! by
donating our light and sound services to enhance their events. As a team we
work together not only to produce a great fundraiser but to make sure all guests
have a good time and leave with a smile on their faces. We are honored to
support Baark! in their endeavors" Shawn Sawyer, President of Cacique
International who provided chic décor for the occasion added “We are so proud
and happy to have been a part of such a wonderful evening! We are already
anticipating next year’s event”.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Baark’s Spay/Neuter and education
programs all over the Bahamas. Baark! volunteers have recently returned from
Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera and Cockburn Town, San Salvador where they carried
out weekend spay/neuter clinics and sterilized 108 and 74 animals respectively.
Baark! has already provided over 400 free or subsidized spay and neuters for
dogs and cats this year alone.
Laura Kimble, Baark! President said “though we live in uncertain economic times,
local business generously supported our cause with donations of terrific prizes. In
return guests dug deep into their pockets to bid and came away with some great
and original items. We are so grateful to all our donors and supporters. The
success of the event is a great reflection of the hard work put in by the organizing
committee and volunteers on the night. The money raised will be a huge boost to
our continued work both in Nassau and the family islands.”
Baark! encourages all pet owners to spay/neuter both their dogs and cats .
Baark! can help with financing or transportation for low income families. If you
would like to learn more, volunteer or ask questions visit their website
www.baarkbahamas.org or call 427-SPAY (7729)
ENDS
For further information please contact
Laura Kimble
424-4411
laura@baarkbahamas.org
Notes to editor
Baark! is a non-profit, volunteer group . Our Mission is to carry out spay/neuter
and education projects to reduce the homeless animal population and end the
suffering of dogs and cats in The Bahamas.
Spay and Neuter is the only proven humane method in reducing stray and roaming
animal populations and in turn needless suffering. Our programs provide free or
subsidized spays and neuters of cats and dogs . Baark! strongly believes in partnering
and working together with members of each community in order to spread the
accountability, education and to have a lasting impact. The government pound is still of
concern, and Baark! members are working with other animal advocates to implement the
Animal Control Act committee which will give the animal welfare groups influence in the
operations of the Canine Control Unit.
More information can be found on our website www.baarkbahamas.org
