Cocker Spaniel Rescue: Wigglebutts Goes Hollywoof Raises Close to $30,000
Darlene and Carol Bryant with their baby boy, Dexter
(photo credit: Jeanne Taylor Photography http://www.jtpetpics.com/)
Wigglebutts gathered in droves at Saturday night’s glitzy gathering to raise money for Cocker Spaniel rescue. By wigglebutts, no…I don’t mean jiggly patrons, I’m talkin’ movers and shakers of the furry kind. Wigglebutt Warriors, the fundraising arm of Carol Bryant’s popular dog blog, FidoseofReality.com, got tushes waggin’ and paws-a-clappin’ when they raised close to $30,000 at their Wigglebutts Go Hollywoof event!
The exciting check presentation to help many more dogs in need
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Billed as Hollywood glam, Hollywoof style, the event, which took place at the Olde Towne Pet Resort in Sterling, VA., featured celebs of the pet world, including official Hollywoof designer, Anthony Rubio, star spaniel, Dexter with his stunning blond date, Coco Chanel Bella, Bella Mia, crowned the evening’s Best Dressed Female…even the fancy Coco Couture Cat!
Official event pet designer, Anthony Rubio with Bogie & Kimba
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The recipient of the funds raised at Hollywoof will go to Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue (OBG), an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization, based in the Washington, DC metro area, and dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Bella Mia, who scampered off with the Best Dressed Dog award
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A gala just wouldn’t be as much fun without a good-hearted competition. Eight awards were presented to standouts of the evening, hosted by Robbin and Joseph Everett of TPPC.tv. The winners are:
Best Dressed Female Dog: Bella Mia; mom is Rose Ann Bolasny
Best Dressed Male Dog: Kismet; mom is Viki Anders
Most Charitable Dog: Lorene Evans’s dogs of DREAM Dachshund Rescue
Any Species Other Than Dog: Coco the Couture Cat; mom is Teri Thorsteinson
Cutest Mutt Award: Chessie; mom is Nancy Metzger
Best Rescue Story Award: Vida; mom is Deb Adler
Wigglebutt Warrior of the Year: Rose; mom is Lisa Coplin Kerner
Deb Adler & Vida, winner of Best Rescue Story Award
(photo courtesy of FidoseofReality.com)
Adding even more sweetness to an already great night, Bryant announced that Dexter and the Wigglebutt Warriors have launched their own Pup Scouts troop! They’ll being organizing some cool events to fundraise, help dogs in need, and have fun while earning badges.
Dexter, official Wigglebutt Pupscout, Troop 1017
(photo courtesy of FidoseofReality.com)
Congratulations, Carol and all of the Warriors who made the event such a success! We’ll see you next year!
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That’s incredible that that much was raised to help homeless dogs! It was such a fun event and great evening. Can’t wait to find out more about the Pup Scout troop!
I know! Carol did a great job with the event. So fun you were able to go!
I love the Pup Scout Troop idea. That sounds like so much fun for both, Mom/Dad and Fur Scout!
Agreed, Margaret! Looking forward to hearing more about it from Carol and Dexter! 🙂
That was the funnest fundraiser I have ever been to. I had a blast with all my fur friends and their humans.
That’s so cool, Carma! I’m not surprised. I’m hoping to go next year!
We are so grateful you were a sponsor and this fabulous coverage. We hope to see you at our next event. Many wags and raising our sparkling water dishes to Bark and Swagger!
Thank you so much, Carol! I was honored to be a part of it. Such a great cause and I know how your heart and soul were all in. Happy it went so well and look forward to covering next year! Hopefully, I’ll be attending, too. 🙂