How Big is Your Heart? Big Enough For a Loving Dog?
Looking for a dapper pup that’s always wearing his tuxedo and ready for any black-tie event at the drop of a hat? Meet Dasani!
Dasani is 50% cuddles and 50% goofball. Don't let his size fool you, this guy is a lap dog through and through.
If you ask Dasani if he'd rather have the tastiest doggy treat OR if he'd rather shower his people with cuddles and kisses, he'll choose the cuddles and kisses every time! Although Dasani is shy and would prefer a quiet home, he warms up quickly and loves to give affection and play in his foster home.
To learn more about Dasani and the other adoptable pets in our care, visit our website at www.hswestmi.org
Just for Paws, Claws & Corks!
Dress up in your formal or cocktail best to join us for the 11th annual Paws, Claws & Corks on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, at 6pm in the DeVos Place Steelcase Ballroom!
This gala fundraiser will give attendees the opportunity to sip on samples of fine wines and microbrews, enjoy tastes of Grand Rapids’ best restaurants, including Two Scotts Barbeque, MeXo, Palio, and more, and of course, bid on exciting auction packages and adventures.
We’re looking forward to an evening of fun, hosting our robust silent and live auctions, and celebrating the life-saving work of HSWM over the past year!
An Event with Purpose
Most importantly, all funds raised from this fantastic event will benefit the mission and pets at Humane Society of West Michigan. As a 100% donor-funded nonprofit, your support is critical to providing food, water, shelter, and medical care to animals in need. Thanks to support from donors like you, in 2022 we were able to find forever homes for over 2,500 animals!
We’re also thrilled to be honoring West Michigan’s biggest animal advocate, Cathy Bissell, as our 2023 Humane Hero. Cathy’s generosity and compassion has positively impacted over 600,000 animals across the United States and the Bissell Family, along with BISSELL Pet Foundation, have donated over $400,000 to Humane Society of West Michigan alone!
CATHY BISSELL
We’ll even be sharing the story of Finn, a brave little puppy who came to HSWM in extremely bad shape and spent months with us recovering and winning over the hearts of our staff and fosters. To hear his story, see where he is now, and even meet the handsome guy yourself, grab your tickets today!
How to Get Involved
Tickets to this year’s Paws, Claws & Corks are $150 per person, which includes dinner, drinks, and access to our auction, boasting over 200 packages!
We’ll also be bringing back our wine pull and kennel of spirits raffle, along with brand new Pupparazzi photos provided by Pet Supplies Plus where you can get a photo in your black-tie best with an adoptable puppy, along with a Biscuit Bag bar to bring home some treats for your four-legged friends at home!
Buy your tickets before 5pm on Monday, March 13th at www.pawsclawsandcorks.com to treat yourself to an incredible evening out while supporting pets in need!
Thank you to our Sponsors
Paws, Claws & Corks wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors, so we’d like to give a HUGE thank you to Meijer, Bissell, Fox Subaru, Pet Supplies Plus for helping us put on this wonderful event!