Sipping cocktails, snuggling adoptable puppies and winning silent auction items — what wasn’t there to love at the McKamey Animal Center Gala? Twinkling lights and floral gowns helped set the enchanted garden theme at The Westin Chattanooga, including tail-wagging cameos and music that jived well into the after-“pawty.” This annual black-tie evening raises essential funds that help ensure that all furry guests at the shelter receive a five-star stay until they find a forever family.
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