The fourth annual “Bash for the Barkees,” taking place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at the beautiful Palm Springs Surf Club, at 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, seeks to raise much-needed funds for Barkee LaRoux’s House of Love, which helps senior and hospice dogs rescued from shelters and abandoned by owners.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating senior dogs and the humans who love them. The Bash’s emcee and VIP entertainer will be the famous and fabulous Ethylina Canne. This year’s Barkee Beloved award will be given to Melody Farnik, director of Animal Action League, the leader in spay and neutering throughout the Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley, Morongo and Banning.
Carlynne McDonnell, Barkee LaRoux’s founder, said the Bash will help the sanctuary continue its mission of giving the region’s most vulnerable dogs comfort and care.
“We are on our way to seven years of providing a 24-7 in-house, non-kennel, forever home for senior, super-senior and hospice dogs from Southern California shelters,” she said. “Every dollar raised supports end-of-life care, medical treatment and sanctuary living for senior dogs who deserve peace, dignity and unconditional love in their final chapter.”
Barkee Laroux’s House of Love Animal Sanctuary is a small nonprofit sanctuary and hospice located adjacent to Palm Springs. Barkee has provided end-of-life love and care for more 150 animals. Barkee provides in home care, veterinary care, warmth, safety and a soft bed for these animals to rest their heads for however long they have left. When it is time, Barkee gives them the ultimate form of love, and their freedom from pain and worry.
Tickets for the fundraiser are $100. To purchase tickets, make a donation or get more information, call 909-964-3187, or visit givebutter.com/c/barkeebash.
This was submitted on behalf of the nonprofit by Carlynne McDonnell.