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ARF Hamptons Bow Wow Meow Ball Honors Lisa McCarthy in East Hampton
More than 400 guests gathered for the annual benefit supporting the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, with Paul McCartney, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer and other notable guests in attendance.
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons celebrated its lifesaving mission and more than 50 years of helping animals at its annual Bow Wow Meow Ball on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the William P. Rayner Training Center in East Hampton.
The evening honored longtime ARF board member and animal advocate Lisa McCarthy with the Champion of Animals Award, recognizing her decades of dedication to ARF and commitment to animal welfare. McCarthy joined the ARF board in 2003 and served as president for eight years, helping guide the organization through a period of significant growth.
More than 400 guests gathered for cocktails, dinner catered by Olivier Cheng and dancing to music by GR1FN. Chuck Scarborough served as emcee, with Harry Santa-Olalla as auctioneer. Guests also had the chance to meet ARF cats and dogs currently awaiting adoption.
Proceeds from the Bow Wow Meow Ball support ARF’s rescue and adoption programs, providing animals with shelter, medical care, training and opportunities to find loving homes.
Among those attending were Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy McCartney, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Gus Wenner, Katharine Rayner, Peter Marino, Lisa and Brian McCarthy, Chuck and Ellen Scarborough, Sylvie and Olivier Chantecaille, Pat and Mike Franzino, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, Carolyn Murphy, Alex Papachristidis and Scott Nelson, Dan Gasby, Jane Lauder, Laura and Harry Slatkin, Samantha Rudin Earls, Andrew Sabin and Vivi Zhou, Jessica Koenigsberg-Wurpel and William Koenigsberg, Peggy Siegal, Charlotte Moss, Franci Rice, Katharina Otto Bernstein and Nathan Bernstein, and Whitney Fairchild and Nacho Ramos.
Sponsors and partners supporting the evening included Healthy Paws, a Chubb company; Lexus of Southampton; Mercedes-Benz of Southampton; Broadview Gardens; Sag Harbor Florist; Everyday Elegance; Kontokosta Winery; Loaves & Fishes; Maison Ertaud; Lisa McCarthy; Alex Papachristidis; David Monn; Decker Design; Lily Limonius; Deanna First; Brian Hutchison; Aspen Vodka; Flecha Azul Tequila; Kidd Squid Brewing Co.; Race Lane Wine & Liquor; Vin74 Wine & Spirits; Golden Pear Café; TAW Ventures; and Hamptons Magazine.
Next up: ARF’s Stroll to the Sea
ARF Hamptons’ next major event is its annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing dogs and their people together for the organization’s popular fall walk in East Hampton. Spark Hamptons will have more on the event as October approaches.
About ARF Hamptons
Since 1974, ARF Hamptons has provided care and sanctuary for homeless cats and dogs until loving homes can be found. In addition to its rescue and adoption programs, ARF operates a pet food pantry, free spay and neuter clinics for feral cats, low-cost veterinary clinics, and year-round dog training and socialization classes.
