PetFest

On Saturday evening,

John and I attended the VIP reception 

for PetFest.

PetFest is an event 

sponsored by the

Pet Philanthropy Circle

and it's effervescent president,

Jewel Morris.

John presented the award for

Shelter of the Year

to the

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

Dolce won the award for

Amazing Pet of the Year.

Since he can do many tricks 

but still can't drive 

his mom, Dr. Cynthia Otto,

brought him.

She is the founding Director

of the Penn Working Dog Center.

Aida Turturro,

(my favorite ever!)

introduced  Jill Rappaport,

who received the 

Pet Humanitarian of the Year Award.

I had no idea of her love for animals
or because of her experience with

her beloved dog Jack,

she had asked that her position on the Today Show 

become one of animal advocacy.  

Hence, her "Bow to Wow"

segment.

I was truly moved by this lady's speech.

Yes, that's her ~ 

 the original Foxy Brown,

Pam Grier.

When she's not acting, 

she spends her time rescuing and rehabilitating horses 

for  therapeutic riding programs

in Colorado.

She has a movie of her life coming out

and I can't wait to see it!

She is Amazing!

There were many more awards

given to extraordinary individuals

making a difference 

by following their passion.