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INNOVATIVE GARDEN TOUR FOR CHARITY BENEFITS
SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION
By Salome Langevin Photo Credit: SASF
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Ann Yawney. The crowning jewel of the event were the rescue dogs of SASF who pranced around the expansive lawn at the cocktail reception to the musical delight of Joshua Brussell. The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation :(:- PZ H J UVU WYVÄ[ VYNHUPaH[PVU that relies on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to care for the homeless animals in our community and place them in loving “forever homes.” The number of animals in need of our help is growing every day. The overpopulation of pets on Long Island is a major issue and sadly more amazing animals are ending up homeless. Whether caring for strays found wandering the streets, rescuing neglected and abandoned animals, or saving dogs from the horrors of the puppy mill industry, the shelter is a safe haven for all animals and for some, the last resort. Without SASF, these animals would not be able to survive. The shelter provides a Z[LWWPUNZ[VUL MVY HUPTHSZ [V ÄUK SV]PUN OVTLZ 0[ VќLYZ [OLT OV\ZPUN MVVK TLKPJHS [YLH[TLU[ training, and rehabilitation when necessary. /\NL YV\UK VM ¸H WH^Z¹ [V V\Y L]LU[ ZWVUZVYZ
Hampton Picnic Co, Vegan Muse, Canoe Place, Sant Ambroeus, The Kevin Maple :HSVU 7L[LY /HSSVJR *YHPN 4V^Y` 9LILJJH 6^LU >PSSPHTZ 4Y 4YZ .Y\ZZ :HUKYH McConnell, Stinchi Landscaping, Corcoran of Southampton, Alixandra C. Baker and the Baker Charitable Fund and Boxed Water for keeping all the guests and pets hydrated. We are steadfast to our mission which is to provide for the welfare of animals and reduce the number of homeless pets. We are committed to our goal which is to promote and nurture the bond between people and animals through adoption, education and community outreach. Your support makes all of this possible and together we can help save more lives! The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s [O (UU\HS <UJVUKP[PVUHS 3V]L .HSH PZ returning to the Hamptons and will take place on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at The Muses in Southampton, NY. The grand soiree will be the highlight of this summer season out east. *OHPYLK I` 1LHU :OHÄYVќ [OPZ `LHY [OL ZOLS[LY ^PSS OVUVY 4Y 1VU 3LKLJR` *V 6^ULY VM [OL
