Two Paws Up! The 9th Annual Sugar and Champagne Affair

On January 20th, The 9th Annual Sugar & Champagne Affair was held at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington DC. This year the event  honored  Humane Law Enforcement and Animal Control Officers, along with  Humane educators who serve the people and animals of the District.  Last night’s event was noted as one of the biggest and best Sugar & Champagne Affairs to date. With more than 400 guests and their four legged friends attendees were treated to gourmet desserts and cocktails, and lots and lots of champagne! 

(L-R) Attorney Stef Woods with Flake, Jutta Sayles  and Business owner  Cynthia Tsai with Whisper (Both rescue dogs)

 Chef Leon Baker & Carolyn Bobb of PS 7′s Restaurant pretending to eat vegetarian dog treats!

This year the event offered a VIP Chef’s Tasting room where guests sampled savory treats and pasta creations from the DC area’s top chefs: Chef Cathal Armstrong of Restaurant Eve, Chef RJ Cooper of Vidalia, Chef Robert Wiedmaier of Marcel’s, Brasserie Beck, and Brabo, and Chef Todd Gray of Equinox Restaurant and Salamander Hospitality.  Katie Githens author  of “The Dog Lover’s Companion to Washington DC” provided autograph copies of her book and donated 100 percent of the proceeds to the Washington Humane Society. This was truley a fun and exciting event. And if you didn’t watch your champagne intake you could have easily mistaken some of the doggie treats for human ingestion they all looked so delicious.  

Apple Tree Inn Owners Simon & Robyn Hinson- Jones with 3  y/0 Spanish Water Dog Teddy

 Furpals Pet Care Owner Yvette Foucher-Sinsel

If you missed out on Sugar and Champagne this time there is always next year. Be sure to save the date for April 10 for the 4th Annual Fashion for Paws Runway Show, a high caliber program that infuses the nation’s capital with cutting edge high fashion and luxury lifestyle brand events drawing an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s, fashion and animal lovers alike all benefiting the Washington Human Society. The Washington Humane Society is the oldest animal protection agency in Washington, D.C. Since 1870, WHS has served homeless, lost, and abused animals in the District of Columbia; providing protection from cruelty, shelter from the elements, and a second chance at a loving home. To become a volunteer or to learn more log on to www.washumane.org.

Enjoy more scenes of the event below! 

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