Annual Wine & Whiskers Event to Support the SPCA
TRENTON—You can support the animals while enjoying wonderful food and drink and bidding on amazing auction items at the SPCA of Hancock County’s 12th Annual Wine & Whiskers fundraiser.
The summer fun at this annual event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 22 at the Bar Harbor Club on West Street in Bar Harbor. The cost is $150 per person ($75 of which is tax deductible) and will include hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner. There will be a cash bar. All the proceeds from the evening support the operation of the non-profit organization’s animal shelter.
"The funds raised during the Wine & Whiskers event can be the reason a life is saved, a tail wags, and a second chance begins. We use these funds for everything from providing essential medical care such as spays and neuters to emergent care, saving the lives of our adoptable animals,” said SPCA Executive Director Mindy Wulf. “Every pawprint tells a story—and with your support, we can help write a happier ending for them all. With your support at Wine and Whiskers, we give hope, healing, and a second chance to the animals who need it most."
The highlight of the festive event are the silent and live auctions.
The signature live auction item this year is an amazing experience at the renovated Asticou Hotel in Northeast Harbor. The package, generously donated by Tim Harrington, includes a champagne cruise for 8 aboard Tim’s boat, the Lady A, followed by dinner for 8 at the Asticou.
Other auction items include a Piaggio electric scooter valued at more than $3,000, dinner for 4 in the glass house at Aragosta restaurant, jewelry by Lisa Hall, purses by Dooney & Bourke, local artwork, unique housewares and gift certificates to area restaurants and businesses.
“We couldn't be more thrilled to host our 12th annual Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. This year we are especially excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Mindy Wulf, to the community,” said Michelle Allvin, SPCA board president. “She successfully combines compassion and genuine empathy for animals with 20+ years in nonprofit management. She brings to us a knowledge base of leadership and business skills to run a successful and fiscally sound organization.”
This event also brings together the fantastic individuals and businesses in Hancock County who continue support the work of our shelter, caring for and rehoming companion animals, Allvin added.
“We are not part of any national shelter groups and as such receive no state or federal funding. We are proudly 100% community funded. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we rely on donations of auction items and business sponsorships to make this event successful,” Allvin said.
This year, the SPCA will have a couple of alumni dogs in attendance for Wine & Whiskers guests to meet.
For those unable to attend Wine & Whiskers, you can still support the SPCA’s mission by making a donation or becoming an event sponsor. To make your reservation, to pre-bid on auction items or to find out how you can make a donation or become a sponsor, please contact Mariah Donavan at (207) 667-8088. You can also make your reservations or become a sponsor by visiting www.spcahancockcounty.org