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Prepare for a night of wonder and excitement at the Michigan Animal Rescue League’s 16th Annual Yappy Hour—the only cocktail party in Metro Detroit where dogs are the stars of the show! Join us on the enchanting grounds of Meadow Brook for an unforgettable evening filled with a delicious strolling dinner, dazzling cocktails, gourmet dog treats, live music and whimsical photo opportunities. With magic around every corner, we’ll celebrate the true Magic of MARL—saving lives and transforming our community. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! Let the magic of MARL inspire you as we come together to make a difference for animals in need. Save the Date
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Questions about Yappy Hour? Please contact Magee Humes at mhumes@marl.org
Thank you to our generous 2025 Sponsors!
Gold Grand Champion
Patrick & Laura Fenton
The Caplan Family of Rescues
Best in Show
Sandy & Keith Kondos
The Wright-Hurley Family
Top Dog
JK Farber Family Foundation
Cindy & Hon. Barry Howard
Barbara & Steven Kohler
Loyal Friend
Barry-Bashur Foundation in Memory of Peggy Bashur
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
Best Buddy
Betsy Barnes
David & Frances Grossman
Susan & Tim Lucken
MJ & Jay Wright
Good Dog
Margaret “Peggy” Bashur in Memory of Harvey Bashur
Sue Ellen Eisenberg
Tracie & Steve Engel
Bob & Linda Sue Fries
Party Animal
John April & Mike Clawson
Jody & Gary Astrein
East Street Pilates
Nancy & James Grosfeld
Patti & Rick Phillips
Joe & Mary Ann Troy
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 *2025 Board of Directors |