It has been a good year for the Humane Society of West Michigan. They have found permanent homes for 3,038 animals. That is very special.

Here at 100.5 The River, we're proud that we're able to partner with them for our Wet Nose Wednesday feature, a part of Andy Rent's "Andy in the Morning," show, to present a pet of the week in hopes of finding a home. Our success rate has been outstanding as 98% of all of the pets featured on the program have been adopted.

Since the Humane Society is supported by fees, and donations from caring people and businesses, it's important to reach out the the community with opportunities to give. So, to continue serving neglected and abused animals, HSWM is hosting its fourth annual Paws, Claws & Corks fundraising extravaganza on Monday, March 21, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Steelcase Ballroom at DeVos Place.

Everyone will enjoy fabulous cuisine from the hottest local restaurants, tastings of fine wines and micro brews, and incredible auctions.

Courtesy Humane Society of West Michigan
Courtesy Humane Society of West Michigan
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Funds raised from the event will benefit their important mission: promoting humane treatment and responsible care of animals through education, example, placement, and protection. Funds raised allow continuation of care for thousands of animals each year, which includes: daily care, medical treatments, spay/neuter surgeries, behavior assessments, training, exercise, enrichment, and finding fur-ever homes.

Featured restaurants at the event are The Black Heron, The Catering Company, Charley’s Crab, CitySen Lounge, FireRock Grille, FOODesign by Chef Brech, Furniture City Creamery, Honey Creek Inn, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, Leo’s, One Trick Pony, Reserve Wine & Food, San Chez Bistro, Two Scotts Barbecue, Vander Mill, and Vault Catering & Events.

The party doesn’t have to end after the live auctions at DeVos Place! Join fellow animal lovers at the official after-party, “The Afterglow,” taking place at Eve in The B.O.B. from 9 - 11 p.m. Attendees will receive a wrist band at Paws, Claws & Corks for free admission to The Afterglow.

Paws, Claws & Corks 2016 is presented by Meijer as the event’s Platinum Collar Sponsor. Silver Collar Sponsors are Sysco and Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Foundation. Bronze Collar Sponsors include: Fox Subaru, Colliers International, Gun Lake Casino, Lacks Enterprises, Macatawa Bank, Mercantile Bank, Mika Meyers PLC, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Todd Wenzel Automotive, and Varnum LLP.

To learn more about Paws, Claws & Corks, visit www.pawsclawsandcorks.com. Individual tickets are $100 per person, $50 of the ticket price is tax deductible, or a 10-seat corporate table can be reserved for $1,000. To purchase tickets or a Corporate Table, please contact Tammy Hagedorn, HSWM Director of Development, at 616-791-8138 or thagedorn@hswestmi.org or visit www.pawsclawsandcorks.com.

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