Dog lovers, mark your calendars. Victoria Stilwell, hostess of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog,” will be a special guest at McKamey Animal Center’s “It’s Paws Around the World” fundraiser.
To be held on Oct. 22 from 7-11 p.m., at The Mill, tickets are $75 for the international dinner or $125 for the dinner and champagne reception with Victoria Stilwell before the party.
Ann Ball, McKamey board member, said officials are thrilled with Stilwell’s involvement with the fundraiser.
“We have a board member who loves her show and called her agent and asked her to come,” Ball said.
A native of England, Stilwell is one of the world’s most recognized and respected dog trainers, according to animal.discovery.com. Her TV show is broadcast in more than 30 countries. It counsels families on their pet problems.
Stilwell is passionate about using positive reinforcement training methods that enhance a dog’s ability to learn while increasing confidence. The results are a healthy, well-adjusted pet, the website noted. She is against the use of forceful, dominance-based training techniques.
The event will be catered by Lee Towery, and there will be a silent auction, dinner and dancing as well as a presentation by Stilwell. Call 305-6507 or visit pawsevent.com for more information or to purchase tickets.