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At East Hampton Point’s Boathouse, ARF Hamptons’ Young Professionals Committee hosted an early summer cocktail party where adoptable pets shared the spotlight with Wölffer rosé, live music, and a golden-hour Hamptons backdrop.
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF Hamptons) opened the summer season with its Rescues & Rosé celebration at The Boathouse at East Hampton Point, hosted by ARF Hamptons’ Young Professionals Committee.
A fresh take on the classic Hamptons rosé gathering, the evening featured rosé from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, beer from Kidd Squid Brewing Co., specialty cocktails, and mocktails by poppi, along with a full open bar. Guests enjoyed music by GR1FN, elevated hors d’oeuvres, live portrait painting by Kathryn McCabe Art, and an early look at J.McLaughlin’s Summer Collection, including pieces from its collaboration with interior designer Mark D. Sikes.
While rosé set the tone, the adoptable cats and dogs were the clear stars of the night. Guests spent time meeting, cuddling, and photographing the animals as the sun set over East Hampton, all in support of ARF Hamptons’ mission to help homeless pets find loving homes.
Notable attendees included Kim Nichols, Dale Ellen Leff, Mike and Pat Frazino, Pierce Canno Roberts and Jonathan Canno, Jessica Koenigsberg-Wurpel, Andy Sabin and Vivi Zhou, Gina Bondinello, Andrew Yuder and Kyle Glaeser, Amelia and Mitchell Kaneff, Lindsay Berman and Skyler Moran, Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson and Kyle Nelson, Meghan Bozek, Kimberly Dautenhahn and John Raio, Daniel Spelman, Paget Stanco, France Posener and Mark Borucke, Jack Lynch, and Alana and Matt Killian.
Proceeds from the evening will support ARF Hamptons’ care, shelter, medical treatment, and adoption programs for cats and dogs in need.
The 2026 Rescues & Rosé Young Professionals Committee included Christine Altuna, Lindsay Berman, Hana Betts, Skylar Borucke-Tocci, Meghan Bozek, Kimberly Dautenhahn, Gloria Dios, Charlotte Havemeyer, Amelia Kaneff, Alana Killian, Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson, Skyler Moran, Alyssa Moudis, Daniel Spelman, Paget Stanco, and Emily Washkowitz Tarkan.
About ARF Hamptons
Founded in 1974, ARF Hamptons is a 501(c)(3) organization providing care and shelter for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. In addition to rescue and adoption services, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free spay and neuter clinics for feral cats, and year-round dog training and socialization classes.
For more information, to adopt, or to support ARF Hamptons’ mission, visit www.arfhamptons.org or follow @arfhamptons.