On July 18, 2014 over 200 people joined us at Prestonwood Country Club to enjoy great food, drinks and participate in a silent and live auction. All proceeds benefited Second Chance Pet Adoption and allows us to continue our mission – to champion homeless cats and dogs who are healthy or treatable in the quest to find their forever home and engage with our community to promote responsible pet ownership-ultimately reducing future generations of homeless animals. The Auction for the Animals is one of two large fundraisers Second Chance holds each year and in 2014 was an incredible success. We surpassed our fundraising goals, showed off some adorable puppies and kittens, and had a great time. Enjoy the following pictures from the event, the video shown at the auction.
Auction Video
The following video was shown at the auction. Please enjoy.
Thanks to our Auction Volunteers!
We couldn’t do it without our volunteers! They all make this event possible!
Adam Hicks | Dawn Marie Ennis | Martha Capo |
Andrea Superak | Erin Buckman | Megan Morrison |
Alex Aidukas | Hannah Hannawi | Melinda Hawkins |
Allen Fogleman | Janet Rapp | Pam Williford |
Allison Angell | Jill Cartwright | Sandy Harper-Moss |
Amanda Fuquay | Jim Crawford | Sarah Hauth |
Amanda Leger | Julie Ungaro | Shazeeda Mohamed |
Amy Smith | Kathy Moore | Stacy Mieure |
Angela Zhou | Kellie Cutshaw | Steven Loosemore |
Ann Stone | Kelly Harrings | Susan Grantlin |
Bob Longest | Kim Peedin | Tim Ballesteros |
Bobby Waring | Linda Miller | Tricia Lucas |
Cheri Sowter | Marc LeBlanc | Yrome Graham |
Darlene Harrings | Maria Githua | Yupi Ngui |
Thanks to our Auction Donors!
We had some incredible items up for auction this year, all made possible by the following generous donors!
13th Window | Disney World | Lisa Best | River Girl Fishing |
Academy Street Bistro | Divine Foods | Lisa Imhof | Rock Harbor Grill |
Acorn B&B at Mills River | Dognition/Canines, Inc. | Little Brown Dog Pottery | Rocking Frog/Andy Steude |
Ahiddenhollow.com | Dos Taquitos | Lowes Foods | Rouge et Noir |
Alex and Ani | Dr. Catie Cunningham | Luihn Food Systems, Inc | Salon Blu |
All Points Personal Transportation | Drs. Foster and Smith | Maggie and Andrew Mariella | Sandy Harper-Moss |
All Star Bike Shop | Elizbeth Samuels Interiors | Marbles Museum – IMAX Theatre | Santa Thersa Tile Works |
Allison Paris | Embassy Suites | Marie Bobolik | Saving Faces |
AMF Bowling Centers | Empire Eats (The Pit; Sitti; Gravy; Raleigh Times) | Market Imports | Second Empire |
Amy Smith | Enrigo Italian Bistro | Mary Ann Battista | Serenity Pet Massage |
Angelical Touch | Evie Anderson | Massage Envy | Shannon Fields |
Angus Barn | Fairfield Inn and Suites | Men in Kilts | Sheraton Raleigh |
Ann Stone | Fallon’s Flowers | Metamorphosis Metals/Sonya Coulson Rook | Shey Harris |
Annette Paraskevas | Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant | Mia Francesca Trattoria | Spirit’s Pub |
Art Source Fine Art Gallery & Framing | Five Guys Burgers and Fries at North Hills | Mike’s Honey Bees | Starbucks @ North Hills |
Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden | Flexi USA, Inc. | Milton’s Pizza | Stella’s Pet Stuff |
Atomic Empire | Foss Gourmet Foods | Moonshadow Medical Massage | Stone Theatre – Park West 14 @ Park West Village |
Aveda Generations Salon and Day Spa | Fox and Hound | Morehead Planetarium | STUFF and Binky Cat Stuff |
Back 9 Pub | Fresca Café and Gelato | Mosquito Wizard | Sue Sager |
Backyard Bistro | Galatea Botique | Nancy Branscomb | Susan Grantlin |
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar @ Park West Village | Garden Supply Company | Nancy O’Dowd | Tagg, The Pet Tracker |
BarkBox | George Lucas – Lucas Woodworking | Nantahala Outdoor Center | Target |
Beverly Pitta | Ginny Fox | National Golf Management | Taziki’s @ Crossroads |
Big Spoon Roasters | Glamor Shots | Natural Balance Pet Foods | Telepathic Graphics |
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Café | Glass Class (stained and fused glass) | NC Aquarium | Thai Spices & Sushi Restaurant |
Blue Corn Café | Golfsmith | NC Museum of Life and Science | The Accidental Baker |
Bonefish Grill | GolfTEC | NC State Football | The Beer Dispensary |
Bonnie Ferguson | GourmetGiftBaskets.com | Nello’s | The Cats Closet |
Bottle Revolution | Gourmutt’s Bakery | Nirvelli Day Spa | The Chocolate Boutique |
Brier Creek Country Club | Grout Lines | NOFO at the Pig | The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood |
Buffaloe Lanes | Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa | North Carolina Museum of Art | The Pet Pantry |
BurgerFi | Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery | North Carolina Museum of History Store | The Q Shack |
Burning Coal Theatre | Headstrong Dog Training | North Carolina Symphony | The Urban Chicken |
Camp Bow Wow | Heidi Lassiter | North Carolina Theatre | The Wine Merchant |
Capri Flavors | Holly Springs Vehicle Service | O’Charleys on Brier Creek Parkway | TOPO Distillery |
Carol Sell | Home Depot | Oliver’s Collar Dog Treat Bakery & Boutique | Total Wine |
Carolina BalloonFest | Home Depot | Outback Steakhouse | Total Wine Capital Blvd |
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club | Irregardless Café | Pampered Chef (Helen Brantley) | TRE Nail Salon |
Carolina Opry | Ivy & Leo | Paparazzi Ristorante Italiano | TreasuresByTracy2u |
Carolina Panthers | Jamberry Nails – Stephanie Whitacre | Paws at Your Doorstep | Triangle Green Cleaning |
Carolyn Walker | Janice Stewart | Peachy Keen Boutique | Two Birds |
Carowinds | Janna Correll | Peak City Grill & Bar | Tyler’s Taproom |
Cary Pottery | Jenn Hales | Peak Olive Oil Store | Unleashed at Crescent Commons |
Casper’s Place | Jennifer Carlson | Penzeys Spices | Unplanned Peacock Studio |
C’est Si Bon Cooking School | Joint Venture Jewelry | Pet Pics by Char Reed | US Bones |
Charles & Colvard | Julie and David Ungaro | Pet Portraits by Corneille | US National Whitewater Center |
Chestnut (restaurant) | K-9 Ballistics | Petsmart | Village Draft House Raleigh |
Chuy’s | Keva Juice North Hills | Phydeaux | Vinos Finos y Picadas Restaurant |
CineBistro/Cobb Theatres | Kings Bowl America (in old Sparians location) | Plaza West Jewelry & Loan | VintageEarth |
Coach Roy Williams | Knitpicks | Plow and Hearth | Von Kekel Centrum |
Cottage Lane Kitchen (Relish every day) | Koka Booth Amphitheater | Prestonwood Country Club | Warlocks Tattoo |
CT Weekends | Kreative Concepts | Quail Ridge Books | Washington Duke Inn |
David Samuels, Author | LaFarm Bakery | Raffaldini Vineyards | West Paw Designs |
Dawn Marie Ennis | Lalenya Strickland | Ray Price Harley Davidson | When Pigz Fly |
Debbie Moose | LaVolta Ristorante & Bar | Rebecca Low | Wicks For Wags |
Designalacart | LeeAnne’s Creations | Rebecca Rousseau | Woof Gang Bakery – Cary |
Diamonds Direct | Linda Craft Realty | Redbox.com (outerwall.com) | Woof Gang Bakery @ North Hills |
Discount Tire | Lindsay Aikman Photography | Reeds Jewelry | Workout 24/7 |
Thanks to our Auction Sponsors
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