Earlier this month, nearly 600 animal lovers — many accompanied by their canine and feline companions — enjoyed an evening on the town at the 13th Annual Animal Magnetism event at Morgan Manufacturing, benefitting PAWS Chicago’s lifesaving programs for homeless dogs and cats. Sponsored by Chicago, guests both four- and two-legged enjoyed an evening of dinner, dancing, and mingling, all emceed by FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton and Natalie Bomke with co-chairs Jena Gambaccini, Paige Krueger, and Nikki Mazza. Hosted by PAWS Chicago’s Professional Board and presented by Compass, the proceeds raised from this dog-friendly event will help fund critical lifesaving programs for at-risk animals. Check our shots from the night below.
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Adoptable dogs with Samuel in front
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AJ Nofsinger, Joe Kalbarczyk, Megan Meredith, Lori Zurn with Bella
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Anastasia Katinas and Joe Collins with Douglas
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Animal Welfare Leadership Award recipients, Barbara Liss and Jilliann Smith from Merrick Pet Care, with Alexis and Paula Fasseas
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Canine attendee Marvelous Missie
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Canine attendees Angus and Badger
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Canine guest Tod
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Chris MacNider with Wampo, Dayna Perlut, Katie MacNider with Hachi, Nipa Polisoto, Emily DeMarco
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Danielle DeCamp with Sebestian
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Event Co-Chairs Nikki Mazza, Paige Krueger, and Jena Gambaccini
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Event emcees FOX 32's Jake Hamilton and Natalie Bomke
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James Pszanka, Beth Ford, Molly Millet, Michele McIntire, Kerri Hauck, Joan Marie Dauber
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Jason and Michelle Holly with Topper
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Jill Litwin with Tod
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Jill Monoscalo wtih Chompers
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John and Anna Garrido with Freddie
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Keith and Jennifer Jensen with Vegas
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Linda Gray, Cheryl Pliskin, Pam Carey with Auburn, Claudia Oster, Noelle Taras with Karma
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Magdalena Huk with Chicago
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Maggie McDaris with Leo Kingsley, Mary Myers with Teddy
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MarQuita Flowers wtih Kia and Ghadi
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Michele Mistovich with Abby and Lulu, Sarah Heck with Sophie
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Michelle Wilson and Joe Catella with Wilco
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Mike Heberlein with Ruby
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PAWS Chicago co-founders Paula and Alexis Fasseas with adoptable dogs Clive and Flowers
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Robert and Renata Block with GiGi
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Robin Saffir and Blake Green with Gabby
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Sarah Riddell with adoptable kitten Thumper
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Susanna Homan with Gus
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Tara and Gordana Robey with Russell
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Taylor Thrift with Aspen
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Tess Goffena and Nicole Kuebler with Jessie
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Tom Holl and Chuck Platt with Paco
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