"Paws" Raises Funds for the Cause

Santa and Sunshine Lure Schnauzers to Patio

More than 100 dogs - and their people - enjoyed the holiday festivities at the "Paws on the Patio" fundraiser in Phoenix on Dec. 11, 2004.  Arizona Schnauzer Rescue, Inc. was the beneficiary of this annual fundraiser to help animals.

On a beautiful December afternoon, the dogs enjoyed their three course gourmet doggie meals, while owners dined off the regular menu at Sam's Cafe at the patio of downtown Phoenix's Arizona Center.  The all-breed happy doggies also got to visit Santa, have their photos taken, enjoy a goody bag, and check out the schnauzer population, from giants to minis.  The humans also had fun buying souvenir T-shirts, winning raffle items and meeting other canine fans.

"This was a wonderful event for us," said Arizona Schnauzer Rescue director Gail Greeley.  "We raised enough money to fund the first months of rescue in 2005.  People had a great time.  Plus the event helped educate people about the vital role rescue plays in saving dogs' lives."

Paws on the patio raid $3,000 for Arizona Schnauzer Rescue, Inc.!

If you missed this fun event, we are doing Paws on the Patio with SANTA again on December 11th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend!  Click here form more information.