Golden Paw Awards & Benefit
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Golden Paw Awards & Benefit! It was a joy to celebrate with so many people who care about animals and the community that supports them. We are pleased to announce that this year’s event raised more than $20,000 to support the mission of the GAHS and our community’s pets!
One of the most meaningful moments of the Golden Paw Awards & Benefit was recognizing the people, pets, and community partners who make such a difference for animals in our community.
Please join us in celebrating this year’s deserving honorees:
Congratulations to each of our award recipients, and thank you for the compassion, dedication, and positive impact you bring to pets and people alike!
This year’s silent auction was our best yet! We’re grateful to each supporter and local business that contributed an item or experience, and to everyone who placed a bid. Your generosity made the auction a highlight of the evening – and there were some VERY happy winners heading home at the end of the night!
This special evening of recognition and fundraising could not have been possible without the support of our event sponsors. Thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, and helping us continue this work.
Presenting Sponsor
• Adopt a Pet Shelter Plus
Top Dog Sponsors
• Building Controls, LLC
• Poland Spring Resort
• IDEXX
Video Sponsor
• Platz Associates
Award Sponsors
• Rulo Timberworks
• Ouellette & Associates, P.A.
• Ron & Joanne Lebel
• Vicky & Jan Wiegman
• Northeast Bank
• Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Photo Booth Sponsors
• Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union
• Support Solutions
Cat’s Meow Media Sponsors
• Lydia Media
• Sun Journal
• Turner Publishing
Happy Tail Sponsors
• Head to Toe Physical Therapy
• Clifford & Golden, P.A. Attorneys at Law
• OTIS Federal Credit Union
• Candace & Jim Platz
Pet Pal Sponsors
• Central Maine Credit Union
• Donated by Dave Gideon and Vickie Gould
• In honor of Dr. Grace Banks, Equine Veterinarian
• Norway Savings Bank
• Diane & Roland Poirier
• Skelton Taintor & Abbott
• The Fortin & Pinette Group
• Donna & Bill Wallace
A special thank-you to Cindy, Jenn, and the entire team at Poland Spring Resort for your excellent service and warm hospitality.
We’d also like to give a shout-out to Betty Reez Whoopeez and Laura Elaines Photography for being part of the evening, and to our wonderful emcees, Sara Poulin and Mark Turcotte, for helping us celebrate in style!
And we cannot forget Maine Magic Mirror, who brought fun to the Golden Paw Awards & Benefit with their innovative photo booth! Guests had a chance to strike a pose and capture a keepsake from the evening. Thank you for helping us make memories together!
From the earliest ideas to the final details on event night, the Golden Paw Planning Committee helped create an evening filled with celebration, connection, and support for the animals in our care.
A heartfelt thank-you to:
• Clarissa Brawn, Chair
• Vickie Gould
• Paul Brunetti
• Diane Poirier
• Donna Richey
• Shannon Martin
• Ken Schlichting
Thank you for making this year’s Golden Paw Awards & Benefit such a memorable success!
Photo Credit: Laura Elaines Photography