BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE ANIMAL VICTIMS

Many thank yous to all who made the Benefit for Hurricane Animals party a big success.  $2,800 will be divided between two local Santa Monica charities:  Half is going to Animal General Hospital so they can continue to supply needed  vet services and medicines in the Gulf.  The other half is going to Rescue for Ruffugees at Much Love Animal Rescue.  They are working with New Leash On Life in finding foster care for dogs coming to Los Angeles.  They are going to create new channels for people to reclaim their pets--especially the ones that have been flown to Los Angeles.  Unleash The Beach is happy to be a benefactor to those helping the animals in such need.

Volunteers are needed for the project to find animals' owners as well as to foster animals coming to L.A.  If you can help, please write to Kim.Finger@gmail.com.   If you have the ability to go to the Gulf for a day or more, volunteers are still urgently needed.  For more information, write to Dave Kaplowitz at marinadeldave@hotmail.com.

All the wonderful performers, volunteers, donors and sponsors made for a terrific party.  Special thanks are due to the Edgemar Theatre which allowed us to use their beautiful space, to Eric Ahlberg for bringing together the many talented musicians and performers who knocked our socks off all evening long, to Rick Clarke of Ricks Tavern for keeping the wine flowing as well as making a sizable monetary donation.

Be sure to patronize Ricks Tavern as well as the other business contributors:  Anthony Hitt Westside Team at Sotheby's, Off The Wall Catering, C&O Cucina, Chaya Venice, Sidewalk Cafe, Stroh's Deli,  Market Gourmet, Vegan Traders, Tao Healing Arts, Omelette Parlor, The Galley, Izzy's, Panini, Starbucks on Ashland and Main, Peets Coffee, Wagging Tail, Tails of Santa Monica, and DermaPet.    Be sure and tell them you appreciate their generosity and caring for the animals!