In dog years, this event is nearly 140 years and running.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is teaming up with Loews Ventana Canyon Resort to host their twentieth annual Puttin’ on the Dog fundraiser from 5 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.
This is the Humane Society’s largest, unique, and extravagant fundraiser event of the year, held in the Kiva Ballroom and Kiva Patio.
The event includes hors d’oeuvres from some of Tucson’s top restaurants, beer, wine, and cocktails from three local bars, a silent auction featuring more than 200 items, live art painting, photo booth, and a doggie buffet.
Tickets are $135 per person, a table is $1,000 for six seats, and it’s $15 for your dog, which comes with HSSA merchandise. The dog-friendly event is 21 and over — in human years, not dog years.
Participating Restaurants & Bars
- Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics
- BOCA Tacos y Tequila
- Casino Del Sol Resort
- Chef Chic
- Commoner & Co.
- CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Dante’s Fire
- Eclectic Café
- Gourmet Girls Bakery & Bistro
- Kingfisher
- Kneaders Bakery & Café
- Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue
- Monsoons
- Noble Hops
- Nothing Bundt Cake
- Pastiche
- Vero Amore
In celebration of their 20 year event, the Humane Society is giving its first themed fundraiser, which will be decorated as an all-white affair. You’re encouraged to participate, but it’s not required to dress the part.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is located at 7000 N Resort Dr. For more information, call (520) 327-6088 or visit hssaz.org.
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More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
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