Oregon Humane Society’s “Tail Wag” Raises $350,000

Ellen Bye and friends having fun with her table mates

Portland, OR. “Tail Wag, Tails from the Garden,” was the title of a Oregon Humane Society (OHS) benefit at Lewis & Clark College. The summer celebration drew nearly 300 people. It was a night for dinner, cocktails and dancing. Ellyn Bye and her friends were among the Humane Society supporters who enjoyed lawn games like Corn Hole, Croquet and Giant Jenga. (Photo credit, Nadia Joyce)

OHS Party Chair Nancy Tonkin with Marcy Tonkin were happy to win a cocktail auction.

OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon holds up a picture of Howard Hedinger who kicked off the special appeal from afar.

Aylish and Lanette Clayton with their dog Pippa who was rescued by OHS Humane Investigator Wendy Reimer.

Croquet was popular on the beautiful summer evening at Tail Wag.

Four signature cocktails were served along with an after dinner french fry station to keep guest in a dancing mood. Guests had the opportunity to get up close and personal with more than two dozen cats, kittens, dogs and puppies available for adoption. Special animal guest stars, such as Pippa, who was part of an OHS rescue, helped attendees get a first-hand look at the work of OHS.

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.