Yappy Hour 2025

On Thursday, September 18th, we welcomed more than 550 guests to the beautiful gardens of Meadow Brook for our most successful Yappy Hour yet.
Together, we celebrated the Magic of MARL and raised over $350,000 to support the dogs and cats who need us most. You were a part of that incredible impact, and we thank you.

Save the Date
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00-9:00pm
The Gardens of Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr., Rochester, MI 48309

 

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To learn how you can get involved please contact Sam Boven at sboven@marl.org


Thank you to our generous 2025 Sponsors!

Gold Grand Champion
The Agree Family
Patrick & Laura Fenton
The Caplan Family of Rescues

Best in Show
Charlene Handleman & her MARL Rescues
Sandy & Keith Kondos
Christine & David Provost
Robin Wright and Kim Hurley
MSC High ResTITOS

Top Dog
JK Farber Family Foundation
Cindy & Barry Howard

Barbara & Steven Kohler
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Loyal Friend
Barry-Bashur Foundation in Memory of Peggy Bashur
Marina & John Bebes
Carolyn & Jim Bellinson
Beth & Jeff Davidson
Lori & Jim Issner
Dr. Justin F. Klamerus
Tina & Dennis Mirku
Stephen Rehmann & Jeffrey Smith
Kimberly & Ken Whipple
Laurence Wolf

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Best Buddy
Betsy Barnes
David & Frances Grossman
Susan & Tim Lucken
MJ & Jay Wright
The Hope Foundation
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Good Dog
Margaret “Peggy” Bashur in Memory of Harvey Bashur
Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates, PC
The Brady Family
Empire Tile & Marble/The Bianchini Family
Tracie & Steve Engel
Nancy & James Grosfeld
Bob & Linda Sue Fries
Ms. Donna Major
Tully Veterinary Services
Carol Wyman in Memory of Richard Harris

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Party Animal
John April & Mike Clawson
Jody & Gary Astrein
Ms. Connie Hogan
Patti & Rick Phillips
Olivia, Dennis, & Sadie Ross
Joe & Mary Ann Troy
Sarah Saltzman & Scott Loney
HGSI Harold G Schaevitz Industries Logo

Premier Pet Supply Logo

Serra Ford Rochester Hills Logo


2025 Host Committee

Co-Chairs
Jody* & Gary Astrein
Steve* & Tracie Engel
Honorary Co-Chairs
Beth* & Jeff Davidson
Laura* & Patrick Fenton
Cindy & Hon. Barry Howard
Cara & Brian Krupa
Host Committee
Lynn Artes
Betsy Barnes
Mo Berndtson
Tracie Berry
Karen Briggs
Patricia Cox*
Linda Sue Fries
Lauren Fuller
Barb Grant*
Fran Grossman
Charlene Handleman
Miriam Imerman
Jenny Heinrich*
Connie Hogan
Deanna Malczewski

Patti Phillips
Sarah Saltzman
Sheila Sarver
Elaine Schonberger
Rick Tully, DVM
Stacey Walker
Kimberly Whipple*
Robin Wright*

*2025 Board of Directors

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