Dallas Pooch Prom and Dog Daze of Summer Karaoke will benefit animals

by BY LISA KEITH

DALLAS — The Petropolitan announced Friday it will be sponsoring fundraising events in August and September to raise money and awareness for dog and cat rescues and adoption.

Dog Daze of Summer Karaoke will be held at Barbara’s Pavillion on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Admission is free. There will be drink specials and fun karaoke games. All proceeds for the karaoke games and performer tips go directly to the fundraiser. Local favorites – brothers Erik and Ean Schuessler will be special performers, along with folks from Lee Harvey’s including Phillip, Jacki and Kaz. The event begins at 8:00 p.m.

Lee Harvey’s will host a Pooch Prom on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. All dogs are welcome to attend and participate. All proceeds for the pooch prom go directly to the fundraiser. Lisa from Barbara’s Pavillion will be a prom chaperone and will be bringing her pooch, Piglet. Bacon Lee Harvey will escort Piglet to the prom. Each person that attends both events will receive a gift at the prom, provided by The Petropolitan. There will also be prizes and giveaways at both events from The Petropolitan and local sponsors.

This idea came about when Bacon from Lee Harvey’s & Lisa from Barbara’s Pavillion were hanging out together recently. “It is a little known fact that Bacon & I are pals and that Bacon is fond of belting out karaoke at the Pav and I am fond of drinking at Lee Harvey’s,” said Lisa Keith, bartender at Barbara’s Pavillion. “So recently we finished singing a duet (Atomic Dog), jumped offstage and began lamenting on the perils of animal rescue and came up with the benefit idea.” They then talked to Christopher “Uncle Chris” Watts of The Petropolitan and Phillip Jester of Lee Harvey's and the cross-event dream became reality.

Both events will be sponsored by The Petropolitan. “98% of cats and 88% of dogs relinquished to the city are euthanized each year”, said Chris Watts, owner of The Petropolitan. “We need to do everything we can to ensure that these animals are the first choice animals when someone is looking for a companion. Rescue animals seem to understand they have been just that, rescued. From there the relationships flourish. Every rescue I’ve had has been the perfect companion.”

“In an additional effort to give back to my community,” Bacon said, “I have decided to combine my deep appreciation for fine cuisine and helping other animals by creating a cookbook. The proceeds of sales will benefit the SPCA of Dallas.” If you would like to help Bacon with his project, simply submit your favorite recipes to leeharveys@yahoo.com.

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