With the help from our friends at New York Waterway Ferry Terminal in New Jersey,

our Mardi Paw celebration was saved!

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On the 4th anniversary of Katrina, August 29, we gathered with our pets to give thanks for all who were saved in our Nation’s largest pet rescue.

Guests were treated to the music of Jesse Lege and his band!

Party goers also had the pleasure of meeting our special guests and auction contributors:

Pet Psychic and columnist, Catherine Ferguson

Pet Portrait Artists, Alexis Trice, Featured artist in our K-9’s For The Ninth Ward Calendar

Frank Malanga, Recycled Metal Artist who gifted scultures of “David Letterman” “Paul Shaffer” and “President Obama and his dog, Bo”

Gifted Auction Items:

A Portrait of Your Pet by Alexis Trice
Original Sculptures by Frank Malanga; President Obama and his dog & Bo, David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Fireman & Friend & Winged Dog
Two 30 minute readings from Pet Psychic, Catherine Fergus
One Week’s Pet Vacation at The Pet Camp

All proceeds from this auction are tax deductible and will be gifted to our affiliate charity NOAHH – New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity to continue their good effort to rebuild New Orleans!

SPECIAL THANKS FOR AUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER GIFTS GO TO:

Chuck Elmes for donating a week’s stay at The Pet Camp http://www.thepetcamp.com/nymagazine.html
Pet Psychic and columnist, Catherine Ferguson, for donating two 30 minute readings to be auctioned. http://www.cfergusonconsult.com/
Frank Malanga; for donating his original sculptures of President Obama and his dog & Bo, David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Fireman & Friend & Winged Dog
Recording Artist, Chris Temple from The Ho-Hums for donating a portion of his 2009’s proceeds from his song, “Build A House” to Global Garden’s effort to help rebuild New Orleans. http://www.myspace.com/blackpowerpop
Pet Portrait Artists, Alexis Trice, for donating a pet portrait to be auctioned. http://www.welcometothedoghouse.net/
*SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Jesse Lege and his band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dneyK1vyti0

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Party hosted by Global Garden a 501(c)(3) Charitable organization

committed to the environment, cultural diversity and the arts

www.globalgardensfoundation.org