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Linda Schmuck, Todd Zucker and Carolyn Faulk
Linda Schmuck, Todd Zucker and Carolyn Faulk.

  G. W. Bailey and Rich Little
G. W. Bailey and Rich Little.

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The 22nd Annual Celebrity Paws Gala, benefiting Citizens for Animal Protection, was held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 in the Hilton Americas Hotel Ballroom in Houston, TX. 650 guests helped raise $450,000.

The evening included a cocktail reception, silent auction, and the presentation of “Houston's Ten Elite and their Pets” competing in their specially designed Chateaux des Paws vying for the title of “Celebrity Pet of the Year”. The evening continued with a seated dinner, entertainment and live auction. KHOU Channel 11's  Debora Duncan was Master of Ceremonies; Vikki Vines was the auctioneer. Ballroom design was by Daryl Murchison of Darryl & Co. Impressionist/Comedian Rich Little was the 2008 special guest star. The Gala chairmen were Linda Schmuck and Todd Zucker, co-chairman was Carolyn Faulk and honorary chairmen were Chris Sanders and Don Sanders. Susan Boggio and Dan Boggio were presented with the Cherished Companion Award and Janice Hall was inducted into the Celebrity Paws Hall of Fame.

The 2008 “Ten Elite Honorees” and their pets competing for the “Celebrity Pet of the Year” title wer Clair Amonett with Sophie, Michelle Bohreer with Duke, Gwen Joekel with Sandy & Charlie, Shelby Kibodeaux with Toby, Patti Murphy with Dolce, Margaret Reckling with Isabella, Vanessa Riley with Friday, Laura Spalding with Jolly, Monsour Taghdisi with Tyke and Natalie Wall with Alex.

Chateaux des Paws Designers were Lucas Chavez, LC Floral Design, Debbie Elias, CSEP,CMP,  Neiman Marcus, Gene Ruple, Fashionable Events Design Team, and The Phoenix Design Group, Inc.

Citizens For Animal Protection, a non-profit service organization, has served pets and people in Greater Houston for over 36 years. Since 1972, CAP has sheltered and cared for over 425,000 orphaned, neglected and injured animals. CAP is proud to have earned the PetsMart Charities' National Humane Award of Excellence and a 4-Star rating with www.CharityNavigator.com for the 6th consecutive year.

Patti Murphy with Dolce – “2009 Celebrity Pet of the Year”
Patti Murphy with Dolce - "2009 Celebrity Pet of the Year".

  Laura Spalding with Jolly
Laura Spalding with Jolly.

Philamena Baird and Arthur Baird
Philamena Baird and Arthur Baird.

  Honorees Susan Boggio and Dan Boggio
Honorees Susan Boggio and Dan Boggio.

John Leake, Pamela Wright and Kim Tenebaum
John Leake, Pamela Wright and Kim Tenebaum.

Rachel Regan and Tom Regan
Rachel Regan and Tom Regan.

  Vanessa Sendukas and Perry Sendukas
Vanessa Sendukas and Perry Sendukas.

Carol Simmons and DeAnne Doane
Carol Simmons and DeAnne Doane.

  Miya Shay and Casey Curry
Miya Shay and Casey Curry.

Carolyn Faulk, Rich Little and Linda Schmuck
Carolyn Faulk, Rich Little and Linda Schmuck.

Kimberly DeLape
Kimberly DeLape.

  Michael Mithoff and Melissa Mithoff
Michael Mithoff and Melissa Mithoff.

Bruce Padilla with Toby
Bruce Padilla with Toby.

  Natalie Wall with Alex
Natalie Wall with Alex.

Bruce Padilla and Vickey Kozack
Bruce Padilla and Vickey Kozack.

  Jan Duncan and Dan Duncan
Jan Duncan and Dan Duncan.

Photos: PWL Studio
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