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Heels & Hooch raises funds for local rescue

The board of Grass Roots Rescue presented Karli Crenshaw with the Hooch’s Heart Award for her efforts with the local rescue. Hooch was a rescue dog with a heart condition who stayed with Crenshaw until his death. Shown are (l-r) Cyndi Bawek, Amy Short, Crenshaw, Reinie Thompson, Valerie Rutt and Taylor Hughes. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
April 9, 2019

Over 125 animal advocates came together and enjoyed the inaugural Heels & Hooch Gala benefiting the animals of Grass Roots Rescue March 23 at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown.

Over $11,500 was raised for Grass Roots and will be used to pay for medical care, which includes very expensive heartworm treatment, spay/neuters, and other medical procedures that Grass Roots doesn’t shy away from bringing into its care. The funds will also be used for emergency medical needs throughout the community.

Avatar Instruments, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, GFP Cement Contractor, Rehoboth Beach Hampton Inn, V Spa and Richard Bryan of Delaware Coastal Realty were just a few of the sponsors that donated for the first event.

Saturday, April 13, GRR will hold an adoption event at Iron Hill Brewery in Rehoboth. This is an opportunity to visit with many animals up for adoption as well as have a wonderful meal where 20 percent of all food sales (when one mentions Grass Roots) will be donated to the rescue. 

The rescue will also be hosting a cornhole and beer pong tournament Saturday, May 18, at the Georgetown Fire Hall from 4 to 9 p.m.

This will be a 21 and over event, so schedule the baby sitters now. GRR’s 3rd Annual 4 Paws Got Your 6 benefit will be Saturday, Sept. 7, at American Legion Post 28 on Route 24, Oak Orchard. The event raises funds for not only the rescue but to assist in funding for a service dog for a veteran. 

To join Grass Roots in its efforts, go to www.grrde.org.

The board of Grass Roots Rescue presented Karli Crenshaw with the Hooch’s Heart Award for her efforts with the local rescue. Hooch was a rescue dog with a heart condition who stayed with Crenshaw until his death. Shown are (l-r) Cyndi Bawek, Amy Short, Crenshaw, Reinie Thompson, Valerie Rutt and Taylor Hughes. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Richard Bryan of Delaware Coastal Realty acted as auctioneer for the live auction and holds a four-digit tag donated by the DMV for the event.
Having a great time on the dance floor are Taylor Hughes, left, Reinie Thompson, Samantha Hudran and Amber Brumfield.
Getting their formal photo taken are Missie White, left, Sara Hudson, Diane Buonopane, Marley Costango and Michelle Keenan.
Lennea Hoban created this Giving Wall of photos of dogs that are heartworm positive and are currently going through treatment which is paid for by GRR. The cards on the shutters contain sponsorship opportunities for various supplies and veterinary procedures.
Partying on the dance floor are Taylor Hughes and Valerie Rutt.
Giving their time as bartenders are (l-r) Ashley Ortiz, Riannon Honey, Darlene Condon and Stella Pope.
Some fosters that work with Grass Roots Rescue are standing (l-r) Anne Gould, Michelle Keenan, Nicole Cooley, Reinie Thompson, Kristan Gorman, Julia Reader, Savanna Weldon, Stacy Halverson, Gundula Erickson, Montana Weidlein, Amanda MacDonald, Jess Cherrix, Samantha Hudran, Cyndi Bawek, Amy Barker and Amber Brumfield. Seated are Valerie Rutt, Amy Short, Taylor Hughes and Karli Crenshaw.
Crowned king and queen of the event are GRR volunteer Kevin Thompson and his GRR board member wife, Reinie.
Grass Roots Rescue’s Karli Crenshaw speaks about the 29 canines just rescued from kill shelters in Georgia.
Some of the live auction items included a dog print, a weekend in Ocean City, Md., and a four-digit Delaware tag.
The dance floor was filled throughout the evening.
Event goers danced the night away to the sounds of Greg Breeding of Boardwalk Entertainment.
GRR board member Amy Short, left, and volunteer Nicole Cooley pose on the dance floor.

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