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Evening with Dove Honors Generous Animal Lovers

Guests gathered in the beautiful and historic home of John and Kim Bradley to celebrate DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. John Bradley, CEO of R&H Construction, was involved in the design and construction of the DoveLewis hospital on Northwest Pettygrove.

Portland, September 20th. Fifty supporters toasted the inaugural “Evening with Dove” celebration for DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. The cocktail reception was held in recognition of the new Champion Circle of annual donors, each of whom demonstrate a commitment to DoveLewis with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Gracious hosts and donors John and Kim Bradley welcomed guests to their 1920s home overlooking the Portland skyline to honor the Northwest’s only nonprofit emergency animal hospital. John Bradley, CEO of R&H Construction, was involved in the design and construction of the DoveLewis. Pledges and gifts made in advance of the Evening with Dove celebration totaled over $25,000. The event kicked off the fall fundraising push which culminates at DoveLewis’ major gala event, DoveAdore, on November 9th.

Champion Circle members, Ann Kramer and Donald Marshall raised a glass
and celebrated their commitment to supporting DoveLewis’ community programs and services.

Champion Circle member and visionary donor Howard Hedinger (left) celebrated with guest Christi Mollenshott and donors, Michael Curtis and Lynda Larkin.

DoveLewis CEO, Ron Morgan presented Kim Bradley with an artist’s rendering of her historic home in appreciation of hosting the evening celebration.

Owners of Morel Ink, Bill Dickey and David Wagner (left to right) were
in attendance with fellow Champion Circle members. The DoveLewis Champion Circle of Annual Donors recognizes those who support the organization with an annual gift of $1000 or more.

From Dove Lewis:

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Ore., is the only nonprofit, 24-Hour Emergency and Intensive Care Unit in the region. DoveLewis provides donor-funded programs to the community including one of the United States’ largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. AAHA recognizes high standards of veterinary excellence.
DoveLewis, in association with the regional veterinary community, provides 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach. Our highly-skilled professionals are dedicated to:

Improving the condition of animals needing emergency and critical care.
Strengthening the ties with, and extending the reach of, the veterinary community.
Promoting the well-being of animals and the human-animal bond throughout the community at large.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.