Rubbing Noses for PALS

In a sophisticated, deep red velvet Sherri Hill dress from Lasting Impressions, the lovely Nicole Paige Brooks and Baileigh struck a pose for the cameras at the Rubbing Noses fashion benefit. The annual event, which raised 16K for Pets Are Loving Support, PALS, offered an action filled Sunday afternoon of cocktails, runway show, performances and auction items.

Rubbing Noses has a rich history for PALS, experiencing its share of ups and downs. Four years ago, PALS director Kevin Bryant and I took over the production and partnered with the amazing Lambert Place to re-invent Noses into a fun fashion afternoon for everyone.

Partnering retailers Boy Next Door and Lasting Impressions have supported us through these years and have been incredible assets to the production. The models, all who have donated their time, have been champions on the runway as our doggies sometimes get a little shy. This year, Noses added a new twist to the event, performances by Nicole Paige Brooks and Jasmine Antionette. Fabulous!

Puppy love all the way!

Jack's pink mohawk was a show-stopper! As was Bubba D. Licicous.

Lucky dog! BTW, this is Foster, the most adorable doggie. He is a three-legged Pomeranian (after being hit by a car!) But he is all love, as you can see, and is absolutely precious. And adoptable!

Double the pleasure.

Ms. Jasmine Antionette

Photography by Brent Corcoran/RNZ

Kevin and I hope to take Rubbing Noses to a whole new level for next year... watch out! Big plans. Thanks to all of you for the love & support!

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2011 Doggies on the Catwalk

The

4th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk

fashion show, to benefit Pets Are Loving Support, experienced another celebrity-studded and puppy-loved successful year. The

UrbanCouture Senior Designers

at Grady High School celebrated an evening they will not soon forget.

Scott Reeves and Richard Dawson captured the entire night from pre-show to the after party. And we are very grateful to all the wonderful photographers who added their flash and sparkle to the night!

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[caption id="attachment_6613" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="Senior Designers, Asha, Rakhety & Kayla."]

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[caption id="attachment_6614" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Senior Designers, Mary, Becca & Olivia."]

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[caption id="attachment_6615" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="The incredibly awesome Grady High School Cheerleaders welcome the audience! Thank you Ms. Anderson Johnson."]

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[caption id="attachment_6616" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="Falcon Bookends! Lucky Vikki Locke escorted unto the catwalk by Brian & Coy."]

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[caption id="attachment_6617" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Jenni Lubo & London in a design by Annie Griffin."]

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[caption id="attachment_6618" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Marian Goldberg works her Louboutins with Buddy."]

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[caption id="attachment_6619" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Dennis Dean & Fiona."]

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[caption id="attachment_6620" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Rich Eldredge & Ella."]

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[caption id="attachment_6621" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Michaeline & Shep."]

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[caption id="attachment_6622" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Reginald Walaker & Allie."]

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[caption id="attachment_6623" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Brian Finneran & Braxton."]

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[caption id="attachment_6624" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Adam Gates, Duncan & Ellen Harden."]

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[caption id="attachment_6625" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Rashan Ali & Barnabus."]

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[caption id="attachment_6626" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Tammie Reed & Chynna."]

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[caption id="attachment_6627" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Elle Duncan & Gizmo."]

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[caption id="attachment_6628" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Coy Wire & Simon."]

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[caption id="attachment_6629" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Evelyn Mims & Cosmo."]

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[caption id="attachment_6630" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="I'm beautiful; No, I'm beautiful! Lisa Rayner Tush & Chief."]

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[caption id="attachment_6631" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Richelle Carey & Stella."]

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[caption id="attachment_6632" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Our most fabulous Emcee, Vikki Locke and my Tom Ford tuxedo, provided by Stan Mukoro of MukoroIBespoke."]

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[caption id="attachment_6633" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="Conn Jackson, "Get(s) Connected" with Marian Goldberg and her designer David Bufkin."]

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[caption id="attachment_6656" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Designer Asha Haki-Tyler."]

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[caption id="attachment_6634" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="Designer Jalesa Reid takes a bow with Dennis & Fiona."]

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[caption id="attachment_6657" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Senior Designers Lindy Menefe & Anisha Patel."]

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[caption id="attachment_6654" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Designer Maiya Daniels."]

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[caption id="attachment_6658" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Lisa and Chief with their designer, Willamae."]

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[caption id="attachment_6655" align="aligncenter" width="430" caption="Designer Timothy Bennett with Tammie & Chynna."]

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[caption id="attachment_6636" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="Richelle Carey, and Stella's mom, Jamie Annarino."]

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[caption id="attachment_6647" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="After party goers at Park Tavern, model Reginald Walker with Leslie Koerdt and Jaxson Ratcliffe."]

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[caption id="attachment_6638" align="aligncenter" width="344" caption=" Fox 5's Mark Hayes and Lisa Rayner Tush. Mark may be strutting down the catwalk next year!"]  

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FUR BUS owner, Rick Butgereit with his fabulous wife Meg Reggie. A tremendous, heartfelt thank you to Meg and her phenomenal support before, during and after Doggies on the Catwalk!!!

Thank you. This year's show was a huge success because of the dedication, love and support of so many people -

from the models to the sponsors to the audience.

Two important things were accomplished last Friday night: awareness and funds were raised for Pets Are Loving Support who are committed to keeping individuals and their pets together AND secondly, the lives of my teenage students were enriched through this experience because of

you.

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