This year we are proud to present, the Art of Paws. Since we held our 2021 Paws Gala in January (due to Covid of course), the GIHS Board of Directors and Paws Gala organizers feared gala fatigue and felt it would be over-imposing by repeating the same format twice in one year. Therefore, an equally extravagant event with a more relaxed donor solicitation structure, will be held in September. Be assured, in 2023 our Island favorite PAWS Gala will return.

The honoree for the Art of Paws will be Maureen McCutchen, a long-time board member who works tirelessly to support the animals, represent the shelter, and work alongside the staff at adoption events.

The afternoon will feature the following: Four hours of fun; Live Music and Dancing; Extraordinary Brunch Buffet; Full Open Bar; Themed Attire; Designated Seating; Bourbon and Bubbles Wall, Piece de Resistance (Golden Ticket), Bid Boards, and a Limited Silent Auction.

In 2022 we are dealing with a record number of pets being surrendered due to life circumstances. Caring for them is more of a challenge while we work diligently to find homes. It has required a larger staff and creative measures to find homes.

Your participation makes the difference, and you will have a PAWsome and mARTvelous time raising money for the animals!