Animal Humane Society's Whisker Whirl gala puts pups first

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
February 28, 2020 at 1:43PM
Tom & Cathy Hahn with Zeke at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Tom and Cathy Hahn with Zeke. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The annual Whisker Whirl gala drew dogs and their humans to the Minneapolis Convention Center to celebrate the Animal Humane Society. Two-legged guests were treated to cocktails, auctions and a seated dinner, while four-legged guests could avail themselves of the doggy valet, strike the perfect puppy pose or shop for everything from treats to apparel. Proceeds from the event help the Animal Humane Society give "caring, compassionate advice and resources to address all your animal concerns."


Bella Dixon and Lauren Fine with Harley at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Bella Dixon and Lauren Fine with Harley. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Brandon Meshbesher and Amy Hertz (with Elliot) at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Brandon Meshbesher, Elliot and Amy Hertz. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Marsha Garner (Sophie), Sharon & Ed Krumme (Capri) at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Marsha Garner and Sophie, and Sharon and Ed Krumme with Capri. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Beth Lilja and Cari at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Beth Lilja and Cari. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sebastian Vannavong and Tom Frattallone at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Sebastian Vannavong and Tom Frattallone. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jillian, Jon, Alana, Lynn Christie at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Jillian, Jon, Alana, Lynn Christie (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Andrea Diehl, Kathy Mock are photo bombed by Lisa Bonds at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Andrea Diehl, Kathy Mock and Lisa Bonds. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Loren Thacker and Mary Giesler at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Loren Thacker and Mary Giesler (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Eryn Nelson and Kara Krueger at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Eryn Nelson and Kara Krueger (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kay Reichert and Jean Hutson at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Kay Reichert and Jean Hutson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dave Decker and Amanda Zielike at the 2020 Whisker Whirl benefit for the Animal Humane Society. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, My Story Minnesota, matt@mystorymn.com, Feb. 22, 2020, International Market Square, Minneapolis, SAXO 1010220599 FACE030120
Dave Decker and Amanda Zielike (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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