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Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Gala for Animals, June 1



The Benson’s Pet Center Gala for Animals for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany. The event’s Honorary Chairs are Jaime and Jennifer Ortiz, owners of Primary Food Group. Emcees are News10 ABC’s Steve Caporizzo and Humane Society CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck.

The Society’s signature event will be an inspiring celebration of hope and transformation for the community’s homeless and abused animals. The event features gourmet food and cocktails, a blue carpet guest entrance with adorable pups, the Kitten Corral, spectacular silent and live auctions, live artists, the Hidden Gems raffle sponsored by Frank Adams Jewelers, a wine wall sponsored by All Star Wine & Spirits, music and dancing with Silver Arrow Band and much more.

Tickets are now available online at galaforanimals.com and by calling 518-434-8128 ext. 208.

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