Public relations people are amazing creatures. They are the fulcrum delicately balancing the seesaw of clients on one end and the media on the others. To do this they have to be Jacks- and Jills-of-all-trades with a talent pool including psychology, negotiating skills, writing, empathy, financial acumen and the ability to think on their feet and adapt to any situation. They … [Read more...] about A Passing: Karol Wilson
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JUST IN: Animal-Loving Karen Urie To Receive SPCA’s Spencer Humanitarian Award At The September Fur Ball
Last night Café Pacific was popping as usual. While the bar brimmed primarily with the guy types, at 5:30 a group of tables in the dining room were pulled together. First to appear tableside was SPCA kingpin James Bias. Then Fur Ball Co-chair Phyllis Comu arrived on the scene followed by animal lovers like Katy Murray, Fur Ball Co-Chair Kristen Greenberg, Mary Spencer and SPCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Animal-Loving Karen Urie To Receive SPCA’s Spencer Humanitarian Award At The September Fur Ball
Dallas’ Dancing Darling Melissa Rycroft And Her Hubby Tye Strickland Are Slated For Paws Cause’s “Hollywoof”
Word just arrived that Dallas sweetheart and "Dancing With The Stars All-Star" winner Melissa Rycroft and her equally adorable husband Tye Strickland will be special guests at "Hollywoof," the 2013 Paws Cause fundraiser on Sunday March 3.Thanks to the generosity of Holly Forsythe and her brother Kim Forsythe, the annual benefit for the spay/neuter programs at the SPCA of Texas … [Read more...] about Dallas’ Dancing Darling Melissa Rycroft And Her Hubby Tye Strickland Are Slated For Paws Cause’s “Hollywoof”
More and More Two-Legged Critters Celebrated At Sambuca For Paws Cause’s “The Wizard of Paws”
It's not every party where Kansas's Dorothy greets you at the front door, but that was the little gal in the blue gingham dress with white apron at Sambuca's Uptown Sunday night. She welcomed guests to the Paws Cause's "The Wizard of Paws" benefiting the SPCA. The timing of the event was right on target. Last year's event took place the same night as the Academy Awards. … [Read more...] about More and More Two-Legged Critters Celebrated At Sambuca For Paws Cause’s “The Wizard of Paws”
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Christopher Wynn
"On the human side, I would present that check to The Bridge, Dallas' homeless assistance center. I became more aware of this group after Shannon Wynne's fundraiser for them at The Moth. I also recall that as of last month they were facing a $200,000 budget shortfall for the year and could use the boost. On the creature side, I would give those funds to the SPCA of Texas. My … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Christopher Wynn
MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Holly Forsythe
"It would have to be for a non-profit fund that distributed it evenly to five groups that help rescue and find homes for animals, as well as change the laws to protect them in the future. Those five groups are THLN, Texas Humane Legislation Network, a very important group that is trying to enforce regulation of puppy mills, SPCA of Texas, Operation Kindness, Paws in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Make-Believe-Benefactor: Holly Forsythe
Don’t You Just Love Clever Giving?
Last year when Dallas was being hit with severe cold weather, a local company benefited three nonprofits groups with one check. They sent an associate to Goodwill each day to buy half of the blankets for a couple of weeks. The good blankets were sent to a homeless shelter and the rest to the SPCA.Not only did they use their purchasing power at Goodwill, they also helped a … [Read more...] about Don’t You Just Love Clever Giving?
Vince Goes To The Dogs For “2011 Paws Cause” Preview Of Celebrity Photographer Holt Haynsworth’s Artistry
Last Thursday a different type of art show took place in a different type of gallery. Known for cool clothes, Vince in HP Village was the location for the showing of Holt Haynsworth's (pictured right with Gregory Dunbar) fabulous handiwork for the 2011 Paws Cause Calendar. Instead of plastering photos on walls or balancing them on easels, Holt, who a very high tech kind of guy, … [Read more...] about Vince Goes To The Dogs For “2011 Paws Cause” Preview Of Celebrity Photographer Holt Haynsworth’s Artistry
A Question That Has Been Bothering The Animal Lovers At MySweetCharity
Each week a list of the adoptable dogs and cats that are to be euthanized at the Dallas Animal Shelter is sent out to rescue groups and "friends." The reason for killing these perfectly healthy and user-friendly critters like Cassidy (pictured) is lack of space at the DAS.The media, especially the television stations, promote individual pets from no-kill facilities like the … [Read more...] about A Question That Has Been Bothering The Animal Lovers At MySweetCharity