Drunk on puppy love at Yappy Hour

ISLAND PULSE
Drunk on puppy love at Yappy Hour
Who let the dogs out? Woof, woof, woof, woof,
gift certificates. “Thank you to those who attended and
De Arend, Lorraine Evans, Artist, Aruba Aloe Company,
woof! In January, island pooches enjoyed their first-ever
those whose generosity made it a success. This is truly a
Melina Deep Sea Fishing, Caribbean Speed Printers,
Yappy Hour, accompanied by their owners. Hosted
community that has come together for a great cause, and
Double Down Casino, AWE Mainta, Tierra del Sol Golf
by Eline and Ron Hubjers of Barney’s Restaurant, the
I am proud to be part of this community,” shares Talcof.
and Pro Shop, Professional Pest Control, U Shell and
ARF-Aruba (Animal Relief Foundation) fundraiser was
Wood Sea.
organized by Cheryl Talcof and Kathy Andreottola.
individuals and businesses:
ARF-Aruba wishes to thank the following
The foundation places some 200 dogs each year
with Canadian and American animal-loving families.
VOLUNTEERS:
The well-attended event raised $5,050, which will be
Kathy Andreottola, Leslie of Scott’s Brats, Karen Enz,
spent on the sterilization of stray dogs, veterinary care
Charlene RichardsonCheryl Schneider, Ann Angela,
(vaccinations, preventive medicine, and treatment of
Miguel Garcia, Cathy Laface, Eline Hubjers, Elise
any illnesses), food, boarding, health certificates, and
Davilli, Cheryl Talcof, Aletta du Pon, Tina Bislick, Ron
transportation to their forever homes abroad.
Hubjers.
Said organizer Cheryl Talcof, “Special thanks
goes to Eline and Ron Hubjers of Barney’s Restaurant
CONTRIBUTORS:
for helping to organize this event and donating their
Barney’s Restaurant, Taste of Belgium, Linda’s Pancakes,
restaurant, profits, and their time selling raffle tickets
080 Cafe, Arubaville, Twist of Flavors, Madame Janette,
and working during the event…without them, this
Hollywood Smokehouse, Diana’s Pancake Place, Casa
event would not have happened.”
del Mar, Tropicana Resorts, One Happy Photographer,
An impressive list of local and tourist volunteers
Terrazza Italiana, George’s Cycles, Ha’bon Soaps, Soaporo,
and local businesses donated time, products, services, and
Aruba Wine & Dine, Refresqueria Ramada Columbiana,