On July 17, Life-style Journal introduced its July challenge to life with a tail-wagging soirée on the AC Resort Fort Lauderdale Seashore. The Canine Days of Summer time occasion celebrated the beloved canine—and classy homeowners—featured in our particular pet challenge with a night of stay music, considerate sponsors, and heartfelt group connection.
Set within the lodge’s spacious lounge, the occasion welcomed friends with cocktails, dialog, and one very talked-about attraction: the Tito’s Handmade Vodka “Kissing Sales space,” full with playful picture ops and Tito’s-branded toys tucked into every reward bag. The night struck the proper steadiness of informal enjoyable and coastal sophistication—a perfect reflection of Fort Lauderdale’s pet-loving group.
Among the many stars of the evening had been the profiled canine homeowners and their four-legged companions, together with Danielle Gaudreau and her canine Otto. Danielle is the powerhouse stylist behind Salon Bark, The Fairly Nomad, The Classic Nomad, and Nicely Brimmed Hats. She styled most of the images in our July challenge and generously contributed to the reward luggage and raffle prizes. Rick Hansen of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Fort Lauderdale introduced scrumptious customized pup-cakes for every profiled pup and treats for the canine mother and father too. Stacie Weisman of Bloomers Frosé donated prizes to the occasion raffle and introduced her signature sparkle to the evening.
Jackie Ducci, founding father of the Humane-Animal Alliance, attended together with her rescue canine Sadie and shared her ardour for animal advocacy with friends. Additionally in attendance was the workforce from Tri-County Animal Rescue, together with Caryn Teman, Amanda Zimmer, and Tracy Miller, who supplied assist and giveaways on behalf of the group.
The occasion was dropped at life with the assistance of beneficiant sponsors like Tiffany Gonzalez of Balloons Galore and Extra, whose customized balloon canine charmed each youngsters and grownups alike; Craig Tanner of Print Fundamentals, who supplied fantastically branded signage and printed supplies; and The Media Lab, whose behind-the-scenes tech assist ensured a clean and seamless night.
The evening was fantastically captured by Lorena Cora of Lorena Cora Pet Images, whose signature canine whistle helped preserve each pup’s consideration. Bella Alarcon of Magnificence by Bella made positive lots of our friends seemed as polished as their pets.
Because the solar set over the Atlantic, friends mingled, danced, and positioned their bids in a energetic raffle that includes grooming companies, lodge stays, and pet pampering prizes. However past the giveaways and goodie luggage, the evening reminded us what makes this group so particular: the bond between individuals and their pets, and the shared pleasure of celebrating that bond in type.
It was greater than an occasion—it was a motion wrapped in love, loyalty, and plenty of well-groomed fur.