Spotlight - Paws of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap
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Spotlight - Paws of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap
Welcome to Spotlight On behalf of PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap, welcome to our Spotlight on PAWS benefit dinner and auction. We honor our furry friends with renewed commitment to nurture their lives, and we gather with animal lovers who place a priority on embracing animals as an integral part of our families. Building on successful events from the past, this dinner is intended to focus attention on a particular part of PAWS’ expanded mission – hence the name, “Spotlight on PAWS.” In our 38th year we'll take a look back at all we've accomplished, and highlight our success at building healthy families through adoption of healthy pets. Our two sparkling new facilities, in Kingston and on Bainbridge, significantly expand our capacity to find loving homes for cats and dogs who often have nowhere else to turn. As you probably know, we added another element to our event last year, the Community Hero Pet Awards, which we'll present following the auction. You'll meet amazing animals (and their humans), who show what's possible when people and their pets celebrate their magical bond of companionship. At a time when government budgets are stretched to the breaking point, we’re proud to say that since 1975 we’ve served tens of thousands of pets and their people, on Bainbridge Island and throughout North Kitsap, without a cent of government support. We rely entirely on local businesses, foundations, and mostly, on the generosity of animal lovers like you. Please spread the word about our mission and our expansion to your friends. Thank you for joining us tonight at the beautifully restored Manor House. Here’s to you and your animal friends, past, present and future. With gratitude, Mark Hufford Executive Director Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Our Mission & Services Our Mission PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap advocates, educates, and provides direct services to nurture the bond of companionship between pets and their people, for the health and well-being of both. Serving the families of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap for over 37 years, we are a 501(c)(3) public benefit (nonprofit) corporation funded entirely through the support of generous pet lovers. Our Services Operation Safety Net Hartstone Fund Spay/Neuter/Vaccine Assistance Emergency Veterinary Assistance Pet Food Bank PALS Senior Veterinary Assistance Safe Harbor Emergency Foster Care No Place Like Home Cat Adoption PALS Permanent Foster Placement Dog Matchmaking and Personal Shopper Service Trap, Neuter, Return In from the Wild Kitsap Lost Pets Guardian Angel Fund Community of Compassion Pet Loss Counseling and Referral WagFest, Hero Pet Awards and Picture Your Pet Celebrations Pet Care Library Community Pet Resource Guide 3 Table of Contents Sponsors 5 Acknowledgments 11 2013 Spotlighted Pet 12 Evening Schedule 13 Dinner Menu 14 Raffles and Games 15 Silent Auction 16 Premium Dessert Auction 37 Live Auction Item Listing 38 Bidding Frenzy 45 Meet the Need 48 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors Two of our Spotlight Presenting Sponsors (Jacobi Family Foundation, and Pam and Pete Hendrick) graciously donated their catalog "space" to help spread the word about our Kitsap Lost Pets program, which any pet owner may need at one time or another. In your auction packet is a refrigerator magnet to remind you of this service when you need it most. Because when a pet is loose and roaming, every minute counts. Kitsap Lost Pets provides free online listings for lost and found pets throughout Kitsap County. Listings, including pictures, are posted at no charge, and are searchable by zip code. To post a picture, however, you need to have a picture, so let this be a reminder to all of us to keep close-up and full body pictures of our pets up to date. PAWS initiated the KitsapLostPets.org website about two years ago, and it's being used more and more. The site is now used by the Kitsap Humane Society, as well as many of our veterinary partners, and has fast become "the place to go" for lost and found pets in Kitsap County. Over the course of a typical month, several hundred pets are listed, and dozens of families are gratefully reunited with their furry companions. Thanks go out to Dan Zimmerman and Dogfish Software for developing the site and promoting its use. Please help spread the word! 5 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors Thank you to several anonymous PAWS supporters who could not attend this evening, but who supported Spotlight at the sponsor level. 6 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors Sound Construction and Coating, Inc. PO Box 2319 · Silverdale, WA 98380 360-340-0440 · SOCOINC@Q.COM 7 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors 19570 10th Ave. NE · Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-4166 · http://www.poulsbomarinavet.com/ 8 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors 9 Thank you Spotlight Sponsors 10 Thank you! This fifth annual “Spotlight on PAWS” benefit dinner and auction builds on the success of the our previous dinner/auctions and other past events, but would not have been possible without a Herculean effort by an amazing team of dedicated animal lovers. Heartfelt thanks go out to: Auction Steering Committee Amy Munns and Mark Hufford, Co-Chairs Mindy Anderson, Leah Holman, Mike Benson, Stephanie Warren, Jen Bliss, Kay Fritchman, Dolly Valentine, Keri Weaver, Julie Rust and Tori Dotson. Special thank you to: Kim Hart, graphic design; Blue Sky Printing, Artist’s Edge and Julie's Frame Gallery for the beautiful framing of the event poster (seen at the registration table). PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Board of Directors Tori Dotson, President Delight Willing, Vice President Shaun Stephenson, Treasurer Jen Bliss, Secretary Kim Coletti, Dr. Julie Evans, Dr. Liz Greenlees, Stephanie Warren, Ann Warman, Keri Weaver PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Staff Mark Hufford, Executive Director Marylou Zimmerman, Program Director Amy Munns, Director of Communication and Outreach Donna Walker and Melissa Byrd, Adoption Program Co-Managers PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap SUPER-Volunteers The work that PAWS accomplishes in support of pets and their people on Bainbridge and throughout North Kitsap would not be possible without the ongoing diligent efforts of dozens upon dozens of volunteers too numerous to be listed here. Special thanks go out to the adoption counselors who work tirelessly at our Cat Adoption Centers; to the foster families who open up their homes to kittens and cats needing short- and long-term shelter and care; to our event volunteers who plan, run, set up, and cleanup for every PAWS event (including this one); and to all the veterinarians, their staffs, and the pet-oriented business supporters on whom we rely so heavily for discounts and services. Auction Item Donors We extend deep gratitude to all the amazing individuals and businesses who donated items for tonight's auction. 11 2013 Spotlighted Pet Meet Daisy! Daisy came to us in Connecticut in 1997 when my daughter worked on a Habitat for Humanity trip in W Virginia. Getting ready to come back, the teens noticed a bucket of newborn kittens being cruelly kicked about. Each teen picked up an unwanted kitten to protect and take home. Courtney came back with the tiniest, (less than a pound) bruised, little being. After a trip to our vet, we were told that because she was so small and her insides were bruised, her chances of survival were low. We decided to take her home and try and nurse her to health and find her a good home. After many hours, days, and weeks of feeding her with a 3 inch doll bottle, cleaning, rubbing, and holding her, she not only lived, she thrived! Needless to say, we had no intention of parting with her and she became part of our family. Her favorite place was our big, sunny, family room window, to sleep or watch the wildlife from. She was always there. Fast forward to 2003. I was diagnosed with cancer and had a long and rigorous treatment plan ahead. Through the one year of various treatments, many days all I could do was sit on the family room sofa and just be. During this entire year, Daisy never left my side, not on sunny days, not when birds flew by and not even when deer came up to the window to peer in. She would only get up when I got up, and she did this throughout my entire treatment. She and her brother Othello moved with me to Bainbridge Island 6 years ago and she remained my constant companion, under my desk on a stool when I worked, on a chair in the kitchen when I cooked, and of course, next to me on her pillow at night to sleep. Last July at age15, Daisy died of cancer and I still miss her terribly and will forever. Want to see your pet on the catalog cover, the Spotlight on PAWS poster, and all the other places you've seen Daisy? Raise your paddle for item number 5014 in the Live auction. 12 Evening Schedule 5:30 p.m. Registration No-host bar open Appetizers and champagne served Silent auctions begin Voting for People’s Choice Award begins Golden Ticket Raffle sales begin Cat Collar Wine Toss Game begins The Great Tennis Ball Dive begins Live auction preview 6:45 Silent Auction Closes 7:00 Guests are seated for dinner Welcome and introductions 7:15 LIVE auction begins Featuring Auctioneer Corinne Fiske 8:45 Community Hero Pet Awards presented 9:30 (approx.) Evening concludes Guests pick up their items 13 Dinner Menu Passed Appetizers An array of fresh, seasonal hors d’oeuvres Salad Fresh Assorted Greens with Tomato, Red Onion, and Avocado, tossed with a Rice Wine Vinaigrette Entrée Your choice of: Roasted Beef Tenderloin Studded with Rosemary and Garlic, served with Fingerling Potatoes, Sauté of Swiss Chard and Carrots with a Marsala Mushroom Sauce Sesame Crusted Salmon Filet with Mango Salsa, served with Coconut, Cilantro Rice Pilaf and Grilled Carrots with Swiss Chard Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta Primavera with Wild Mushrooms, Garlic, Pea Shoots, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach in a White Wine Sherry Cream Sauce Dessert Bainbridge fudge from Bon Bon Confections Dessert Dash 14 Raffles and Games Golden Ticket Raffle Don’t miss out on your chance to win any live auction item of your choice! Purchase a Golden Raffle ticket for only $100 and you have the opportunity to go home with your choice of any fabulous live auction item. Only 50 tickets are available so don’t pass on this golden opportunity! One lucky winner will be drawn at the start of the Live Auction and will immediately select his or her choice of ANY Live Auction Item. Cat Collar Wine Toss Combine luck and skill at this game sponsored by Windermere Real Estate, Bainbridge Island. Just $10 buys you three chances to win one bottle of wine. Toss the studded cat collars and try to get them over the top of a bottle. Ring a bottle of wine and it’s yours to take home. There are lots of great vintages in the selection, but it’s up to your aim (or luck) to see which one you might get. $10 gets three chances to win. Once you win a bottle, it's the next tosser's turn. The Great Tennis Ball Dive This is a 50/50 raffle, with the winner to be drawn at WagFest, on September 15th, in a unique way. You do not need to be present to win, so buy a $10 chance (or more) tonight and we'll contact you if you're the winner (or, better yet, come to Battle Point Park and watch). Winner gets half of all proceeds. Your number will be put on a tennis ball, which will be in a kiddie pool along with all the other entries. A pal of PAWS dog will dive in, and come out with a ball in his mouth. That's the winning number! Good luck -- buy as many balls as you care to. Half the proceeds go to support PAWS community programs. 5th Bidder Raffle Be the 5th bidder on any of the silent auction items and be entered into a special drawing for a gift certificate to a Seattle restaurant valued at $150. You don’t have to win the item, just be the bidder on the 5 th bid line. Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 15 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1000 Funky Jewelry for a Fun Night Frankly Scarlett Jewelry brings you this unique and exquisite bracelet and earring collection. Your friends will compliment you on its beauty and you'll feel extra special wearing it. Value: $400 Thank you: Tori Dotson 1001 Dog Breath Prints Local artist, Dinah Satterwhite, enhances her photos with hand-painted details. Each is one-of-a-kind and she's offered two of her collection for the PAWS auction. Enjoy these sweet faces as part of your collection. Value: $50 Thank you: PhotoImage Art 1002 Pet Portrait Fine art photographer, Dinah Satterwhite, will shoot your pet's portrait in both black-and-white and color. She'll later enhance your black-and-whites by hand painting details, to make each photo a true treasure. Value: $250 Thank you: PhotoImage Art 1003-A&B One Hour Foot Reflexology or Massage Feel the stress evaporate and your muscles relax as massage therapist Roberta Dueno works her magic. Your choice of either a foot reflexology or a one-hour massage. Either one promises to leave you in a state of AHHHH! Value: $75 Thank you: Creative Sprit Massage Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 16 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1004 Birdhouse Four Generations of Irish-American San Franciscans produced Artist Margaret Wright-Niemann (Muggs to her friends). Born in 1941, she began drawing as a child and her youthful endeavors captured the attention of Latvian-born artist Raimonds Staprans who was then a neighbor. Encouraged by this friend and mentor, she began at age 12 to think of a career in art and became a Fine Arts major at San Jose State University in 1958. This sweet birdhouse handmade and hand painted by M. Wright-Neimann will grace your garden room and add charm to any bird and nature lover's collection. Value: $200 Thank you: Marcie Gwiazdon 1005 Wildlife Rehabilitator for a Day Join Mike Pratt, WSWS Director of Wildlife Services, for a full day of one-onone mentorship and hands-on experience in this dream job. In the spring and early summer, help feed wild patients (mammals and birds). (Must be 17 years or older. Should be completed April - June. Advanced registration required. Expires 2/28/2014). Value: $250 Thank you: West Sound Wildlife Shelter 1006 Glass Bird Bath The soft blues of this stunning glass bowl will add the perfect accent to the beautiful blooms in your garden, enhancing the hues flowering around it. The frosted glass bowl adds a distinctively modern touch to a classic birdbath. Value: $100 Thank you: Animal Emergency & Trauma Center Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 17 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1007 Raku Ceramic Display Bowl Raku is a traditional Japanese firing technique in which the piece is removed glowing with heat and then immediately exposed to open flame, resulting in the characteristic "crackling" of glazes and brilliant iridescent colors. Fragile but strikingly beautiful, Raku is thought to have been invented in the 16th century by Korean potters under Japanese rule. Value: $55 Thank you: Leslie M. Bland 1008 Five Pet Sitting Visits "Who wants to go for a walk" are probably the seven best words your dog can hear. And now, you can give him a walk every day with professional dog walker Cindy Jones. This gift certificate is good for five dog walks or five cat visits. Value: $100 Thank you: Happy Dogs Pet Services 1009 Striking Necklace Gezelling Elegance jewelry is made by hand with individually-selected materials. Created by Leah Wong, using only the highest quality stones, glass and metals. This jade necklace will beautifully accompany any outfit. Value: $70 Thank you: Pam Gidari 1010 Complete Well Pet Exam Give your pet a complete check-up that includes blood work. Get a baseline reading on an aging dog, share concerns about your favorite cat, or just check in to make sure everything's okay. You're in good hands with Dr. Monica and her team. Value: $150 Thank you: Tender Touch Animal Hospital Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 18 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1011 Wildflower Vase This handmade vase made by a local Bainbridge Island artist will showcase any flowers you cut, be it a bouquet from Pike's Place Market or wildflowers that your grandson picks especially for you. Value: $100 Thank you: Marcie Gwiazdon 1012 One-hour Swedish Massage Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, decrease muscle reflex activity, inhibit motor-neuron excitability…..blah, blah, blah. You had me at massage. Enjoy an hour of relaxation in the capable hands of Vicki Hawkinson and feel the stress disappear. Value: $70 Thank you: Vicki Hawkinson 1013 Sheer Indulgence What could possibly be better then a basket filled with chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate? A basket filled with all things chocolate AND a good bottle of champagne and 2 lovely champagne flutes!!! Indulge! Value: $175 Thank you: Mindy Anderson, Kay Fritchman & Dolly Valentine 1014 Port Townsend Film Festival Pass This is your full-on, all-you-can-watch, PTFF experience. The FESTIVAL PASS provides first-come, first-served access to all film screenings at all venues including the “Special Evening with Our Special Guest.” It includes the tasty Opening Night Dinner on Taylor Street and the glittering Awards Gala on Saturday evening. Value: $185 Thank you: Port Townsend Film Festival Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 19 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1015 Peartree Paw Print Peartree understands the role people and pets play in our lives, and the lasting impressions they make. Make an impression. One simple step with this kit donated by Tender Touch Animal Hospital. Value: $100 Thank you: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1016 Hand Woven Shawl Cotton rayon shawl, hand woven with hand-tied fringe. Designed and woven by local fiber artist Value: $150 Thank you: Bryan Johnson 1017 Washington Photos Celebrate home, whether you've lived here a lifetime or just arrived. Two of Washington's most treasured scenes – Mt.Rainer and the Skagit Valley by artist Scott Nelson. Value: $30 Thank you: Anonymous 1018 Mini-Euro Facial Facials are an excellent way to maintain smooth, clear, healthy skin. Whether this mini-Euro facial is for a special occasion or just a day of pampering, you'll be looking beautiful and glowing. Value: $95 Thank you: Mindy Anderson & Karen Hart Skin Care Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 20 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1019 Pampered Pooch Who's the best doggie in the world? Show your pooch some love with this package that includes a P.L.A.Y. dog bed, treats, collar, leash, treats, toys, gift certificate for 2 animal reiki sessions from Sabine’s Animal Reiki, treats, and more. Who's the perfect pet parent? YOU! Therefore, included in this basket are some treats for you, too! Value: $225 Thank you: Kay Fritchman & Aunty Min's Specialized Pet Care 1020 A Fine-tuned Bike Ouch - my chain popped off! Don't let this happen to you, get yours and your friend's bike tuned by bicycle experts at Classic Cycle. Oiled, adjusted and tweaked for top performance. This certificate is good for two Performance Tune-ups. Value: $130 Thank you: Classic Cycle 1021-A&B Pet Wellness Exam at Poulsbo Animal Clinic From nose to tail, Doctors Adams and Casella will give your dog or cat a complete exam to ensure their health and well-being. This coupon is good for one feline or one canine exam at Poulsbo Animal Clinic. Value: $53 Thank you: Poulsbo Animal Clinic 1022 Love the Hummingbirds Turn your yard into hummingbird central with this hummingbird feeder. Eight ports to host eight tiny birds -- your yard will hum from dawn to dusk. Included is The Hummingbird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds. You'll be a hummingbird expert in no time. Value: $40 Thank you: James Kadlec Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 21 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1023 One Night Stay - Alderbrook Walking hand-in-hand, you see an eagle soar overhead. You stop to skip stones across the water. A perfect moment suspended in time. A story for dinner. This is the place where memories are made, where families come back year after year. Enjoy this one-night stay in a luxurious canal view guestroom. Valid Sunday Friday, not good on holiday weekends. Value: $285 Thank you: Alderbrook Resort and Spa 1024-A -D Pet Necklace Fancy! Your friends will see your dog or cat in a whole new light when your small, furry friend sports one of these hand-made pet necklaces. These necklaces are too fancy for leashes -- tags only, please. Value: $40 Thank you: Crystal Pixel 1025 Cat-Tastic Basket Enjoy this basket filled with purrrfectly fun goodies for the beloved felines(s) in your life. Toys, treats, catnip, bed, scratcher and more for your kitty. Don't fret, we didn't forget some treats for the cool cat parent, too! Meow! Value: $145 Thank you: Studio Kelly & Aunty Min's Specialized Pet Care 1026-A-L PAWS Calendar We can't wait for the 2014 PAWS Pets calendar -- featuring your beloved pet as a model. Pick your favorite month and provide your favorite action shot, loving shot, or family photo. Include a little bio about your special friend, and all your friends will see how lovely your pet is (for a full month). Each winner will receive one complimentary copy of the full-color 2014 calendar, to be printed in late 2013. Value: $250 Thank you: PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 22 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1027 Eight Passes to Museum of Flight Experience the largest and most comprehensive air and space collections in the United States. Where everyone can be an astronaut. This package contains eight admission passes to the Museum of Flight. Value: $144 Thank you: The Museum of Flight 1028 Lunar Waves Ceramic Sculpture Hand-built ceramic clay wall piece high-fired with assorted golden, lapis and amethyst-colored glazes in a reduction kiln, "Lunar Waves' evokes the sensations of movement in a barely moon-lit night sky. Value: $235 Thank you: Leslie M. Bland 1029-A & B Over four hours of relaxing massage "Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." William S. Burroughs Rhonda Henry provides three, 90-minute massage sessions for you to relax and find all the answers. Value: $285 Thank you: Rhonda Henry, LMP 1030 Happier at Home One Sunday afternoon, as she unloaded the dishwasher, Gretchen Rubin felt hit by a wave of homesickness. Homesick—why? She was standing right in her own kitchen. She felt homesick, she realized, with love for home itself. “Of all the elements of a happy life,” she thought, “my home is the most important.” In a flash, she decided to undertake a new happiness project, and this time, to focus on home. Value: $40 Thank you: The Happiness Project & Chrilo von Gontard Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 23 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1031 Fresh Eggs Farm fresh and nutrient-rich eggs - what a perfect way to start your day. Enjoy them soft-boiled, in an omelet or a frittata, or just plain ole' sunny side up. Any way you serve them, they are yummy! (Don't forget to ask for a farm tour when you pick up your eggs too). One dozen farm-fresh eggs a month for one year. Value: $75 Thank you: Chateau Poulet 1032 Fancy Feet Keep your dog's nails trimmed all year long -- protect their precious toes and your floors, too. Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic offers 12 nail trims (one per month for one year). You can keep up the maintenance throughout the month with this Pedi-file. And learn all there is to know about keeping your pet healthy with this book, Speaking for Spot, signed by the author. Value: $174 Thank you: Dr Nancy Kay & Poulsbo Marina Vet 1033 Kids' Dog Book Collection Before bed, on a rainy afternoon, or just Sunday mornings…all perfect times to read to your little one and nurture their love of dogs. Cuddle with this stuffy to set the perfect stage. Value: $115 Thank you: Mindy Anderson Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 24 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1034 Pet Portage - Sport Backpack on Wheels Convenience for you and your pet! Pet Portage Sport Backpack On Wheels by Vo-Toys is made for dogs, cats and other pets up to 16 pounds. High performance wheels provide for easy rolling. Pet Portage Sport Backpack On Wheels meets all commercial airline carry-on standards. Keep your pet safe and comfy while you travel. Value: $60 Thank you: Anonymous 1035 Brown Glass Bowl Grandma's candy dish or fancy ring holder. Holder of precious trinkets or sitting empty to collect good wishes. No matter what its purpose, this charming glass bowl will bring beauty wherever it sits. Value: $35 Thank you: Chrilo von Gontard 1036 Sit, Stay, Come…. BeauJes believes a trained and active dog is a well-behaved and happy dog, who is an integral part of the family! No dog is too young or too old to train! Professional dog trainer Judith Bell offers a one-on-one training lesson to train both you and your dog! (Revised from printed catalog.) Value: $165 Thank you: Beaujes Dog Training 1037 Shakespeare in a Box 45 Minutes or less! This box contains everything you need to stage The Taming of the Shrew in your own home. Actors not included. Value: $30 Thank you: James Kadlec Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 25 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1038 Autographed Books and Coffee with the Author Local author and friend to PAWS, Elsa Watson, invites you to share ideas, projects and your love of dogs over a cup coffee. Discuss her books, her writing techniques and maybe even learn a few tricks for your next book idea. Enjoy a collection of her autographed books, just in time for reading tonight. Value: $85 Thank you: Elsa Watson 1039 Secrets of a Master Groomer Have you ever wondered the correct way to comb your dog's hair? How about clear her eyes or trim his nails? Julie Rust, nationally recognized Master Groomer from Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa, will reveal and share the tricks of her trade in this one-hour session. Value: $100 Thank you: The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa 1040 Paw prints keeps the keys safe Never lose your keys again. And your badge is safe too. This lanyard and key fob are too cute to misplace, you'll never want to put them down. Value: $24 Thank you: Studio Kelly 1041 Taste of Thai Basket Experience the wonderful taste of Thailand with this beautiful basket filled with bowls, chopsticks, food, spices and a Thai cookbook. And to get you in the Thai spirit, enjoy dinner for four at local favorite, Bainbridge Thai ($70 value). Aroi Mak Mak! Value: $150 Thank you: Mindy Anderson, Kay Fritchman & Bainbridge Thai Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 26 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1042 Well Being Yoga and Spa Well Being Health Center is an integrative clinic dedicated to healthy living. This package includes your choice of two spa treatments, as well as three passes to one of their yoga classes. Enjoy, decompress, rejuvenate. Value: $115 Thank you: Well Being Health Center 1043 Fix that Stress Tonight the stress melts away with Stress Fix Body Lotion and Stress Fix Soaking Salt. Tomorrow (or any day at your convenience) enjoy a salon treatment from Chandra at Inspiritu Salon. Value: $60 Thank you: Inspiritu Salon 1044 Far Fetched This happy dog with his bone pin will keep you happy all day long. It's looks perfect on you! Value: $50 Thank you: Julie Ayres 1045 U-Pick Blueberries Bainbridge Island Blueberry Co. is located on a sunny ridge above Rolling Bay on a 100-year-old heritage farm formerly owned by the Wilson family for generations (Old Island Holly Farm). Enjoy the fruits of their labor with ten pounds of U-pick blueberries available this August. In addition, you can collect two dozen dahlias available mid-summer and later. Flowers on the table with blueberry pancakes, yes please! Value: $75 Thank you: Bainbridge Island Blueberry Company Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 27 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1046 Cat Book Collection Everything we love about cats is in one collection. Books that tell stories, puzzles to challenge us, cat toys and more. And enhance your collection with this $15 Eagle Harbor Book Company gift certificate! Value: $100 Thank you: Eagle Harbor Book Co. 1047 Keep Warm with Some "Puppy Love" Quilt in playful puppy prints of reds, whites, and browns. Generous lap size (48"x58"). Titled "Puppy Love," this original by Barbara Seitz is made to celebrate the joyful "Rusty" (recently retired Bainbridge K-9). Value: $125 Thank you: Barbara Seitz 1048-A-F Fun with Clay Local sculptor Leslie M. Bland offers a 2 1/2-hour workshop for up to 6 artistsat-heart who want a criticism-free introduction to sculpting or hand building with clay. Held at the Indianola Pottery studio of Jay and Karrie Stemmler on Sunday, June 23 at 2pm, the workshop includes all materials as well as the firing of your finished low-fire unglazed terracotta piece. Workshop concludes with pizza delivered from Bella Luna. No bidding on this one -- flat fee of $45 includes everything. Limit of six participants (write your number in two slots if there are two of you). Value: $45 Thank you: Leslie M. Bland & Jay and Karrie Stemmler 1049 Writer's Treasures Hand-blown glass pen holder holds this specially made writing instrument. Your writings will be treasured by those who receive your note on these lovely note cards made from local kelp art. Value: $50 Thank you: James Kadlec & Puget Sound Restoration Fund Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 28 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1050 Handmade Clock This handmade, whimsical fused-glass clock my remind you of your own kitty just counting down the minutes until feeding time. Tick, tock, tick, tock. Value: $35 Thank you: Hot Flash Glass 1051 Shiny, Healthy Teeth Sooner or later, all dogs can benefit from having their teeth cleaned. And everyone likes to see a beaming, white smile. Dr. Monica's team at Tender Touch Animal Hospital offers a basic dental procedure to get your dog's teeth pearly white. Included anesthetic, monitoring, scaling and polishing. Does not include pre-operative diagnostics, vaccines, extractions, x-rays or pain management. Value: $400 Thank you: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1052 Welcome to Geocaching Geocaching is a free, real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. This collection has everything you need to get started in "caching" -- Intro to Geocaching book, one travel bug, two caches for you to hide and one cache trash out bag. But the fun really starts with a oneyear membership to geocaching.com, courtesy of Pam and Pete Hendrick. Value: $125 Thank you: Peter and Pamela Hendrick Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 29 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1053-A&B Photo Shoot, plus 11x14 Black and White or Color Linen Portrait Location Photo Shoot by award-winning portrait photographer, Crystal SatkoMoore. You pick up to two locations -- your boat on the water, the stables, the golf course, or your own home (within 10 miles of Bainbridge Island). The package includes a Black and White or a Color 11x14 classic Linen Portrait plus thirty images to create one-of-a-kind art for your wall. Value: $545 Thank you: Crystal Photography 1054 Wine Lover's Basket Enjoy this basket filled with wine donated by members of the Woo Woo Women's Group. You'll find a bottle to go with any dinner party or occasion! Champagne, reds, whites, blends…sweet, dry…enough variety to please all taste buds. And for the wine connoisseurs, you'll appreciate the Houdini five piece set to "open and aerate and save your wines". Cheers! Value: $225 Thank you: Woo Woo Women's Group 1055 Tote Bag Full of Dog Goodies This tote holds all the goodies for your beloved dog – pretzel bits, Bowser beer, cheddar treats, Skinny dog margarita toy, and so much more. Value: $100 Thank you: B.I. Barkery 1056 Summer Basket Everything you need for a summer picnic -- wine, salmon, and games too. Value: $50 Thank you: American West Bank Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 30 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1057A-C Glass Candle Holders Beautiful and charming, all together or one by one, these candle holders will add beauty to any area of your home. Value: $60 Thank you: Tori Dotson 1058 Fun, Friends, Food and Fore! You and two of your friends will join pet enthusiast Roy LaCroix for a round of golf at the renowned White Horse Golf Course in Kingston. After completing your round of golf, enjoy a yummy lunch at the brand new clubhouse. A day friends, food, fun and FORE! Value: $270 Thank you: Roy O. La Croix 1059 Black and White The perfect complement to any outfit with this black and white Rotary purse and matching coin purse. Casual or dressy, fun and flirty…you'll love it always. Value: $145 Thank you: Jillian Darnell 1060 I Said "SIT!" Three personalized in-home dog training sessions with certified dog trainer, Dianne Canafax. Valid anywhere within Kitsap County. Expiration date November 1, 2013. Value: $125 Thank you: Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education (KARE) Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 31 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1061 Farm Fresh Food Farm fresh and good for you! Butler Farms gives you ten visits to their stand at the Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market each Saturday from mid-July through September. Spend this $15 voucher at each visit and stock up on fresh, locally grown and organic greens and flowers. Value: $150 Thank you: Butler Green Farms 1062 Christmas in May It's never too early to start thinking of Christmas. And this basket full of ornaments and decorations will help you get started. Also included is one fresh Noble tree and two Noble wreaths, but you might want to wait until December to pick those out. Tree and wreaths available from Bob's Christmas Tree Farm in Poulsbo. Value: $265 Thank you: Bob's Christmas Tree Farm & Invisible Fence Peninsulas 1063 You ate all the watermelon??? Original painting on wood, this adorable raccoon couldn’t wait to share his watermelon. But he'll make you smile every time you see him with his cuteness. Painting is signed and numbered by Hazel Johnston, a local artist from Kingston. Value: $100 Thank you: Bainbridge Island Vineyards 1064 Watercolor of Dog Cindy Heine, a local Bainbridge Island artist, brings you this whimsical watercolor of a Husky. Sweet and charming, a great addition to your art collection. Value: $75 Thank you: Artylu Designs Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 32 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1065 Misty Morning Near Mt. Vernon Perki Martof, local artist, has donated some of her original oil paintings made especially for the PAWS event this evening. Misty Morning Near Mt Vernon. She captures some local treasures and brings them into our homes. Value: $310 Thank you: Perki Martof 1066 Dusk at Pt. Madison Perki Martof, local artist, has donated some of her original oil paintings made especially for the PAWS event this evening. Dusk at Pt. Madison. She captures some local treasures and brings them into our homes. Value: $150 Thank you: Perki Martof 1067 Creature Comforts Perki Martof, local artist, has donated some of her original oil paintings made especially for the PAWS event this evening. Creature Comforts. She captures some local treasures and brings them into our homes. Value: $210 Thank you: Perki Martof 1068 Storm Approaching Cabin at Ft. Ward Perki Martof, local artist, has donated some of her original oil paintings made especially for the PAWS event this evening. Storm Approaching Cabin at Ft. Ward. She captures some local treasures and brings them into our homes. Value: $150 Thank you: Perki Martof Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 33 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1069 Remington the Horticulturist Release Date: 1994, 11895/15000 American painter Charles Wysocki writes: "Remington in the newest addition to our cat family. We named him after Frederic Remington. He's a very playful red cat who's very good looking. He plays a lot in our garden, out wet. He's always showing his appreciation for our boarding him by bringing us things. Remington is also a lover of flowers. He is what you might call a "garden cat." Here he is sleeping in a box full of Shaker's seeds packets. He's in a gardener's shed, amongst every implement a gardener might use." Value: $400 Thank you: Steve and Laura Granito 1070 Maggie the Messmaker Release Date: April 1996, 6182/6500. American painter Charles Wysocki said about Maggie: "Maggie is a close relative, that is, she belongs to my son and daughter-in-law. She is more independent than most cats, but once she warms you under her paws, you are friends forever. Like most cats, she is full of mischief and when Madam is away, can be extremely curious, getting into all sorts of things - as pictorialized in my painting of this seemingly innocent messmaker." Value: $700 Thank you: Steve and Laura Granito 1071 Elmer and Loretta Hangin' Out Release Date: 1999, #6287/9500 American painter Charles Wysocki says "Elmer and Loretta's old New England colonial pharmacy contains many of the home and folk "remedies" that were available in the time when the pharmacist/chemist/herbalist had an open door for experimenting with substances and formulas touted to be everything from cure-alls to miracle healing recipes. Ol' Elmer and lucky Loretta, seem to be totally content hangin' out here." Value: $400 Thank you: Steve and Laura Granito Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 34 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital 1072 Mabel the Stowaway Release Date: 1995 American painter Charles Wysocki says "In putting your suitcase on the bed for packing, if you have a cat or two they will be drawn to it like a magnet. This has been the case for us as long as we've had cats. This common occurrence promoted the idea for this painting. In this particular situation, Mabel had been sleeping for quite a while, and it seems she has snuggled herself in for a long trip, if only in her dreams." Value: $400 Thank you: Steve and Laura Granito 1073 Farm Life by Cheri Cheri Christensen, a local Island favorite, captures the unique character of these charming barnyard animals. Hen and her rooster and three black headed sheep will bring your love of nature inside. Value: $70 Thank you: Marcie Gwiazdon 1074 Dive! Local artist Amos Edwards describes her approach to her art as a journey in collaboration with the environment. Her process starts outdoors on canvas with intention, pigment, the earth and weather, an organic beginning that saturates each piece. The cloth is later stretched in the studio, layered and refined until a depth, an essence and a rawness is revealed. It’s that depth that she paints. The refined raw. Value: $500 Thank you: Amos Edwards 1075 Priest and Cat Alaska's most treasured artist, Rie Munoz, describes her style as expressionism. We describe it as wonderful. This limited edition print of Priest and Cat is offered for your collection courtesy of Roby King Galleries. Value: $155 Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 35 Silent Auction Sponsored by: Tender Touch Animal Hospital Thank you: Roby King Galleries 1076 Beauty and The Beast Illustration Original watercolor illustration, signed by the artist, from the 1995 Random House book "Beauty and the Beast.” This watercolor depicts Beauty's father in the rose garden. What a treasure for the child or child-at-heart. Value: $250 Thank you: Kathy Mitchell 1077 Mutts Comic Strip In 1994, Patrick McDonnell created the comic strip MUTTS, which now appears in over 700 newspapers and 20 countries. MUTTS has been described by Peanuts creator Charles Schulz as "one of the best comic strips of all time." McDonnell is involved with many animal and environmental charities, and his drawings promote his animal and earth-friendly philosophy. McDonnell has donated this original and autographed drawing for our auction this evening. Value: $150 Thank you: Mutts Comics & Artist's Edge Framing Silent Auction will close at 6:50 p.m. 36 Premium Desserts Chocolate Torte Blackbird Bakery’s Famous Mile High Chocolate Cake Artisan Mini-Cupcakes Champagne Cake Carrot Cake Raz-Ma-Taz Truffle Cake Lemon Raspberry Cake Red Velvet Cake Artisan Mini-Cake Pops Coconut Cake Double Marble Truffle Cake Carmel Seasalt Cupcakes Gourmet Brownie Sampler Strawberry Bomb Cake Gourmet Cupcake Sampler Not Your Grandma’s Pineapple Upside-down Cake All desserts generously donated by Tori Dotson, Delight Willing, Liz Greenless, DVM, Jen Bliss, Shaun Stephenson, Stephanie Warren, Kim Colletti, Julie Evans, DVM, Ann Warman, Keri Weaver, Mindy Anderson and Kay Fritchman 37 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5001 Name a Litter of PAWS Kittens So cute and cuddly! Every one of them deserves a special name. Here is a fun opportunity for the whole family to name a litter of PAWS kittens before they are adopted by their forever families. Some previous names include Lyric, Harmony, Allegro, Tempo and Rhythm. And then there was Mocha, Sasha, Sienna, Sinatra, Siam and Simba. And who can forget Catcher and Shortstop? Possibly the cutest came from a class of first graders, Sugar and Doughnut. The possibilities are endless and the fun is, too. After the kittens have their names, you will receive a photo of ‘your litter’. Value: $250 Thank you: PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap 5002 Tour the Governor's Mansion The Washington State Governor's Mansion is located on the crest of Capitol Point, with a panoramic view of the city of Olympia, the Capitol grounds, the southern-most waters of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The red brick Georgian-style building with white pillars is surrounded by sloping lawns, evergreen trees and flowering shrubs. Visitors to the gracious residence view handsomely coordinated public rooms furnished principally with antiques from the English Regency and American Federal periods. The mansion is truly a legacy for all Washingtonians. You and up to five friends will experience a special tour of the Governor's Mansion, followed by coffee and refreshments with the First Lady, Mrs. Trudi Inslee. Value: $500 Thank you: The Governor's Mansion Foundation, Trudi Inslee 38 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5003 Hallie's Art One of our Heroes for tonight's awards wishes to share her talents with you. Hallie is the long-haired dachshund who lost her eyesight unexpectedly. But that didn't stop this artist and tonight you can own one of her treasures, too. Value: $100 Thank you: Hallie Murry & Dee Dee Murry 5004 Oysters Six dozen fresh oysters from Agate Pass. Choose larger two-year-old oysters or small, tender yearlings. Or mix them! The tide, the buyer and the donor will work together to decide when to harvest these yummies from the sea. Value: $75 Thank you: Delight Willing 39 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5005 Dinner with Aunt Mama Get into the Bluegrass spirit, just in time for the upcoming Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy a Southern style dinner for six with Aunt Mama, the official emcee of the Festival and storyteller extraordinaire. Listen as she weaves dreams and heart and adventure, catapulting her guests into laughter and tears. Dinner will be prepared by Bluegrass Festival Planners: Ann Warman, Aunt Mama, and Friends and held in Aunt Mama's waterfront kitchen on Bainbridge Island (or optionally, the item buyer's kitchen). In addition to dinner and stories, you'll receive six passes to attend the Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival on July 27th. Yee Haw! Value: $800 Thank you: Ann Warman, Bainbridge Island Bluegrass Festival &AnutMama 5006 Beer Collection This deluxe garden cart is all you should be driving after enjoying its contents. The PAWS Board of Directors has chosen wisely so you and a few friends can tip a few brews and keep your strength up with the assorted snacks. Bainbridge Island Brewing has included a growler and a fill-up too. Party on Dude, but please party responsibly! Value: $450 Thank you: PAWS Board of Directors & Bainbridge Island Brewing 40 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5007 Escape to Seattle Enjoy a wondrous night in Seattle combining symphony, dinner and an elegant night's stay. Relish the Seattle treasure that is Wild Ginger - traditional and fresh cuisine that celebrates the eastern Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia and Malaysia to Vietnam. Take your choice of one of Seattle Symphony showings (tickets for two) including Saturdays, June 1st featuring Beethoven's Violin Concerto (8:00pm), June 8th, A Night at the Cotton Club (2pm), June 22nd, Morlot Conducts Shostakovich (8pm) or Thursday, June 27th, Saint-Saens "Organ" Symphony (7:30pm). Enjoy the grand event and don't worry about hurrying home. Instead, spend the night in luxury at The W, Seattle, in their Wonderful room. This is an escape you won't soon forget. Value: $577 Thank you: The W, Seattle Symphony & Wild Ginger 41 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5008 Bainbridge Golf Package for Four Created in 1903, Wing Point Golf and Country Club offers a private 18-hole layout that sports challenging bunkersurrounded greens, blind holes, water hazards and tree-lined fairways. Your foursome will enjoy 18 holes, carts included. Also part of this package -- 18 holes for four at Meadowmeer Golf and Country Club, also with carts included. If you want, test your golf stamina by playing both Bainbridge courses on the same day (but take a break for lunch at San Carlos Restaurant with the $40 gift certificate also included with this package). Value: $520 Thank you: Wing Point Country Club, Meadowmeer Country Club, San Carlos Restaurant 5009 Case of Amelia Wynn Wines Amelia Wynn of Bainbridge Island is a craft winery producing Bordeaux, Rhone, and Northern Italian varietal wines. Paul Bianchi, owner and vintner, has been making wine since 1998. The winery’s name is in celebration of the birth of Paul’s twin fraternal grandchildren in 2008. Amelia Wynn wines have received awards from the 2011 & 2012 Seattle Wine Awards, the 2011 LA Wine & Spirits Competition, the 2011 Washington State Wine Judging Competition, the 2013 Wine Press Northwest Platinum Competition, and Andy Perdue’s 2013 Great NW Wine Competition. Tonight you can take home a case of these wonderful wines: three bottles of Cuvee, three bottles of Sangiovese and six bottles of Viogneir. Value: $273 Thank you: Kay Fritchman, Paul Bianchi, Amelia Wynn Winery 42 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5010 PAWS Calendar Cover Your furry friend will grace the cover of the 2014 PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap calendar. What a way to honor your companion animal and spread the word about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Here's a chance to prove you're everything your pet thinks you are. Value: $800 Thank you: PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap 5011 Five Nights in Maui Soft sandy beaches, beautiful waterfalls and stunning sunsets. Sound like paradise? Well, it is! You and three guests will relish your stay at a Kaanapali Papakea Resort condo. It will be your paradise home-away-fromhome for five nights. In addition to the natural beauty that is Maui, enjoy tennis, pools and air conditioning! This condo has a full kitchen, one bedroom and one bath. As the local Hawaiians will tell you, Maui No Ka Oi -- Maui is the best! Experience Aloha. Value: $900 Thank you: Susan Braun and John Murray 43 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5012 The Garden at Wing Point Enjoy a true garden party for 12 people for three hours at The Garden at Wing Point (formally Little and Lewis). Your exclusive party includes a garden tour, authentic tapas cuisine expertly prepared by Shelley Long of Decarado Dining, and wine supplied by Fletcher Bay Winery. A true celebration of beauty and friendship. Value: $800 Thank you: Karen Fredrichs, Henry Aguilar, & The Garden at Wing Point 44 Bidding Frenzy 2001 Taprock Northwest Grill Value: $25 2002 Terrapin Farms Value: $25 2003 Superior Pet Foods Value: $100 2004 Fluffy Ruff Gift Certificate Value: $50 2005 Pegasus Coffee House Value: $50 2006 Owl-n-Thistle Value: $50 2007 Drs Foster and Smith Value: $25 2008 Swim Spa Passes - Three 30-Minute Sessions Value: $144 2009 Kids Discovery Museum - Annual Family Membership Value: $85 2010 Bloedel Reserve - Annual Membership Value: $60 2011 Bainbridge Cinemas - 2 Adult Admissions, 2 Medium drink, 2 Medium popcorns Value: $41 2012 Four Swallows Thank you: Tori and Carter Dotson Value: $150 2013 Aunty Min's Specialized Pet Care - Pet Sitting services on Bainbridge Island only Value: $50 45 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5013 Point Defiance Zoo at its Finest Ever wonder what E.T.'s (the Pacific Walrus at Point Defiance Zoo) home looks like, the part that the public doesn't see? Is he a neat freak or does he throw his toys all over his pool? Now is your chance to find out with this behind-the-scenes tour of E.T.'s private spaces. The tour is good for four people (ages 10 and up). Then enjoy a year of zoo visits with an annual family membership. And take home goodies tonight from the Zoo's gifts shop -- stuffies, luggage tags, an elephant tote, a hat, mug and even We Bought a Zoo DVD with movies, snacks and wine. A true animal lovers dream! Value: $685 Thank you: Pete and Pam Hendrick, Point Defiance Zoo Society 5014 Spotlight your Pet What a fun and fabulous way to honor your pet (or pets). The furry friend of the winning bidder will be pictured on all materials for the PAWS dinner-auction next year. This includes the invitations, the posters, the PAWS website home page, and the event catalog! Professional photo, arranged by PAWS, will be taken of your pets, or submit your own. And even more....PAWS will feature a story about your pet in the catalog for all guests to enjoy. Value: $1000 Thank you: PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap 46 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5015 10 Acres at Tolo Spend a week in ultimate country elegance and bring along your dogs at this amazing former B&B. Enjoy the spacious main house (sleeps four) with gracious offerings, gourmet kitchen, family hearth, TV room, etc. The luxury apartment (sleeps four) with fireplace and romantic cabin with Jacuzzi (sleeps three) plus outdoor space including huge fenced in dog run, water features, fire pit, meadow (perfect for your own baseball game) completely private with ample parking all set on ten beautiful acres. Perfect for your family reunion. Value: $4550 Thank you: Julie Simmon, Scott Todd, 10 Acres at Tolo 47 Meet the Need Meeting the Need for Pets and their People In 1975, three women with a spare Bainbridge Island garage had an idea. Why not start up an organization dedicated to helping LOCAL pets and their families, especially focusing on cats and dogs? They started quietly by addressing local feral cats, helping friends looking for pets, and assisting pet owners who needed some financial help caring for pets. Friends "across the bridge" got involved, and the organization became "PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap." Over 38 years literally thousands of people, mostly volunteers, have steered PAWS through various stages of organizational evolution. Through good times and bad, with your help, we've developed a reputation for unyielding compassion and for an extraordinary level of commitment to the animals we serve. Over the years, PAWS community pet support programs (e.g., spay/neuter, vaccines, and funds for veterinary care for pets of low-income neighbors) have gained focus and become more structured. More programs (e.g., Pets and Loving Seniors, PAWS pet food bank) have been added, and some programs have come and gone. Through it all, however, the "core" program of animal adoption has remained. Over time, it too, has evolved. We sort of specialize in animals who have nowhere else to turn. More than 40 percent of the cats adopted through PAWS over the last two years have been animals who initially fell outside the "healthy/adoptable" range as defined by most animal rescues and shelters. Maybe they needed help with an ear infection, or required dental work. Some needed foster homes to provide a little extra TLC to work through behavioral issues. We often say "yes" when an animal's days are numbered, investing funds and love, and we stay committed until we find even older animals a loving home. Sometimes animals have to return to us and and we start all over again. This is tremendously rewarding work. You've asked us to do more of it, supporting our capacity expansion with two wonderful facilities, allowing us to save more dogs as well as cats. To remain "competitive" with other groups, the adoption fees we charge don't nearly cover our expenses for the animals to whom we commit ourselves. Tonight's "Meet the Need" will provide that adoption funding "cap" to allow us to save and re-home hundreds of additional animals coming through our brand new shelters. Thank you! 48 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5016 Pacific Willow Lodge Celebrate the true ambiance of the Pacific Northwest with an overnight stay for six adults in this luxuriously spacious log home located at the edge of the Grand Forest here on Bainbridge Island. Roam and relax in accommodations that include five bedrooms, three and a half baths, great room, double-sided fireplace, big screen TV, the list goes on and on. Sip wine on the deck overlooking the Olympic Mountains, hike the trails and soak in the hot tub. Included in your stay is a fivecourse gourmet meal, using the freshest local ingredients with wine pairings expertly prepared and served by renowned chef and sommelier Tamas Ronyai. A sumptuous breakfast of Island fresh, organic eggs, bacon and Storyville coffee, fresh fruit, pastries and mimosas will be supplied for your morning enjoyment. Sound like a bit of heaven for you and five friends? It is! Value: $1200 Thank you: Pacific Willow Lodge 49 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5017 Year of Pet Food Feeding your pet healthy and nutritious food is just what you do when you're a pet lover of your caliber. Now you can feed your beloved companion the finest of foods for an entire year. Naturally 4 Paws in Silverdale is offering one monthly bag or case of your choice of pet food for an entire year. Value: $1200 Thank you: Naturally 4 Paws 5018 Pleasant Beach Village Collection Pleasant Beach Village, Bainbridge Island's newest hot spot, invites you to stay one night at The Inn at Pleasant Beach. It's a get-away that's not too far away. Enjoy dinner at The Beach House and then stroll by the water and shops and finish off your visit with a yummy treat from Island Cool Frozen Yogurt. It's a treat to get away for a little, and celebrate the treasures that the Island holds. Value: $515 Thank you: Tori and Carter Dotson, Pleasant Beach Village 50 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5019 Your Famous Pet New York Times best-selling author, Susan Wiggs, will use her literary flair to spread the word about your pet far and wide. You provide her all the details about your dog or cat's personality and habits. Susan will then write your pet into her next novel. She will also provide you with a firstedition, signed copy, as a keepsake and conversation piece. Value: $1000 Thank you: Susan Wiggs 51 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5020 Experience the Arts and Culture of Mexico's Highlands San Miguel, a bustling town in the central highlands of Mexico, is one of the oldest cities in the New World. In 2008 it was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site. It feels like Europe, with great charm and beauty, and a wide variety of cultural opportunities to explore. Enjoy your stay in this beautiful home that sleeps six. Experience sunsets on the rooftop terrace, gazing over the city, or relax on one of two outdoor patios. A maid is included in your stay, three times during the week. She will also shop and cook for you on her days at the home, for a small fee. (Excellent cook). Broadband internet and free Vonage phone also included. San Miguel can be reached by flying into Leon, about an hour and a half drive. Airfare not included. A shuttle or car can be hired form the airport. Or fly into Mexico City and take a scenic four-hour bus ride to San Miguel. Enjoy the week of August 18 to 25 (in this mountain city, average high temp in August is 81). For pics, reviews, and more information: http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/23152.html Value: $800 Thank you: Peter and Melinda Lucas 52 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5021 Ethel the Gourmet Release date: 1992. This is 1824/10179. Ethel is the second in Wsyocki's cat series. Named after Ethel Mertz from "I Love Lucy" American painter Charles Wysocki said: "Ethel is nothing like Fred. They have two distinctly different personalities. Ethel is a busybody. Ethel is the most inquisitive cat I have ever met. You bring the groceries home, she's in the bag. You bring home clothes, she's in the box. Ethel is a very nosy cat and is always in trouble. That is why I have her in the kitchen. She's really having a lot of fun getting into those cookies and jelly beans." Value: $800 Thank you: Steve and Laura Granito 5022 A Weekend at Cannon Beach Cannon Beach, a beach lovers' paradise. Haystacks and fresh air, shopping and fun. Enjoy a twonight stay at the beautiful Hallmark Resort in the Lighthouse View Suite or NW View King Spa Room. Dine at Mo's and enjoy a casual dinner of chowder and fish-n-chips. The second night you'll enjoy Fishes, Fine Sushi and Japanese Cuisine. Not valid July 1st through Labor Day. Value: $360 Thank you: Hallmark Resort of Cannon Beach, Fishes Sushi and Japanese Restaurant, Mo's Restaurant 53 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5023 The Coffee Essentials “Better beans make a better cup” is the motto of Storyville Coffee. And now you can enjoy a better cup of your own freshly-brewed coffee made with your Essentials collection. The perfect pair. The Essentials includes the Conical Burr Grinder, 48-ounce Coffee Press, and this package includes four weeks of coffee. MMMM and AHHHH all in one cup. Value: $350 Thank you: Storyville Coffee 54 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5024 Sun Valley is Calling This Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts is the perfect escape in any season. Whether it's powdery skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, or just relaxing at the spa, Sun Valley offers world-class hospitality and crisp mountain air to delight the senses. Enjoy three nights in a luxury condo (sleeps 7, with heated stone floors) just around the corner from Bald Mountain's Warm Springs ski lifts and its expansive base lodge. The Prospector condos' park-like setting is trafficrestricted and includes seasonal pool, three hot tubs, and private tennis courts. Hop on the free local bus into town or the Sun Valley Resort. This package also includes a $100 Sun Valley Gift Card good for lift tickets, restaurants, golf courses, or nearly anything you can imagine, including opera. Also included is a $100 certificate for the Ketchum Grill, a Sun Valley mainstay in the historic 1885 Ed Williams house. Chef Scott Mason will delight you with locally-sourced foods from morels to venison to heavenly desserts. This Idaho escape is perfect for your anniversary or a special family occasion. Expires December 15; not valid 4th of July weekend. For more information on the condo: http:// www.highcountry-rentals.com/vacation-rentalhome.asp?PageDataID=64221 Value: $875 Thank you: Mike and Molly Pitts & Tori and Carter Dotson 55 Live Auction Sponsored by: Windermere Real Estate 5025 Remaining Event Wine Remaining bottles of tonight’s wine is available as you leave, just let the volunteer know your bid number and how many bottles you’d like. Enjoy and see ya next year!!! Value: $10 Thank you: PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap 56